SW Shropshire Primary Care Network

23/12/2025

If you're unsure about attending your breast screening or you would like some further information, you might be interested in this event in the new year.

It is a friendly, informative session, held in a relaxed and welcoming space. Refreshments are provided, and parking is free in the main car park opposite.

📅 Friday 16 January
⏰ 10am - 12pm
📍 Home Instead Community Hub, 3 Corvedale Road, Craven Arms, SY7 9NE

17/12/2025

🎄 The festive season isn’t easy for everyone – and that’s okay. 🎄

If this time of year feels difficult for you, please remember you’re not alone. There are support services available throughout the festive period to listen, help, and guide you.

Reach out if you need to talk. Asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness.

10/12/2025

08/12/2025

Avoid last-minute stress by ordering your repeat prescriptions ahead of the Christmas holidays🎄

It's easy and convenient to order repeat prescriptions on the NHS App. You can also change your nominated pharmacy at any time.

Find out more at www.nhs.uk/nhs-app

08/12/2025

Is bedtime a battle? Is your child struggling to go to sleep and stay asleep? Our Sleep Tight workshop may be for you. This free, five week group run by our Parenting Team covers sleep issues in children of all ages and will give you the support you need to get bedtime back on track.

Here's what other parents say: "Absolutely fabulous workshop. Should be offered to first time parents when their babies are old enough for the skills learned to be applied. I have a disabled daughter and naively thought that the workshop wouldn't apply to her needs, well I was wrong, I believe it applies to most children and every parent can take massive positives away from this workshop! Awesome!"

Find details of upcoming virtual and face-to-face groups here.😴

https://orlo.uk/ZH7sO

04/12/2025

Protect yourself this winter – get your flu jab. Adults aged 18–64 with long-term health conditions (like asthma, diabetes, heart disease, COPD, or weakened immunity) can get a free NHS flu vaccination.

Why it matters:
▪️Last winter, 542 people locally were hospitalised with flu complications – many were unvaccinated.
▪️Flu can hit younger adults hard: those aged 18–64 with conditions stayed in hospital for over 7 days on average.
▪️The flu jab reduces the risk of hospitalisation by up to 50% – even more for those with long-term conditions.

✅ Who’s eligible for a FREE NHS flu jab?

Adults 65+
Adults 18–64 with certain long-term health conditions
Pregnant women
Carers
Immunocompromised individuals and their household contacts
Children aged 2–3 or school-aged

Book through your GP practice, local pharmacy, or the national booking service.
It’s quick, easy, and helps protect you, your family, and your community.

Don’t wait – book your flu jab today!
👉 More info: nhs.uk/vaccinations

03/12/2025

This week is Grief Awareness Week, and a chance to recognise how any type of loss can affect our wellbeing.

There’s no right or wrong way to feel — grief affects everyone differently.

If you're finding things difficult, there’s support that can help.

➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/feelings-and-symptoms/grief-bereavement-loss/

03/12/2025

A new 24/7 mental health text support service supporting anyone living in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin is now available.

People of all ages can text ‘STW’ to 85258 free of charge to receive support for their mental health at any time of the day or night.

✅ Easy access – You don’t need to speak on the phone or wait for an appointment. You can simply text when you’re in need of mental health support - anytime, anywhere.
✅ 24/7 support – The service is available day and night, so you can reach out when you need help the most, including evenings, weekends and holidays.
✅ Mental health-focused – The service is tailored to people facing mental health difficulties, ensuring that the support you receive is appropriate, understanding, and compassionate.
✅ Discreet and private – Ideal for those who may feel anxious talking on the phone or who need support in a private or public place without drawing attention.
✅ Inclusive and equitable – Offers support to people across STW, helping to reduce inequalities in accessing mental health care.
✅ Integrated with other services – If needed, text responders can help you signpost to local services like NHS 111, crisis teams, or other community-based mental health support.

27/11/2025

Looking for some support and for something for the little ones to get up to?

There will be a FREE Christmas Craft session at the Early Help drop in on Wednesday 3rd December from 3:30pm - 4:45pm!

🎅 Helena Lane Community Centre, 20 Hamlet Road, Ludlow, SY8 2NP.

Learn more about Early Help via 👉 https://orlo.uk/xGT71

27/11/2025

🌾 Shropshire Rural Support are there to help support our rural community during times of stress, anxiety, or family and farming challenges. They offer free and confidential support from people who truly understand farming life—they’ve lived it!
🚜They can also connect you with trusted contacts for professional advice on all aspects of rural living and business.

24/11/2025

You can have a sexually transmitted infection and not notice any symptoms.

If you're sexually active, it's advised you get tested between each sexual partner ✅

Order a free STI testing kit, which is posted in plain packaging and free to post back 📮

Find out more and links to order, on our website openclinic.org.uk/online-testing

20/11/2025

The next topic for the Thrive Together women’s wellbeing peer support group is 'Menopause Awareness' with guest speaker Sheila Fisher from Community Resource. It's TOMORROW (Friday 21 November) at 10am-12pm at Home Instead Community Hub, 3 Corvedale Road, Craven Arms, SY7 9NE.

Thrive Together is a safe supportive space for women to connect, share and grow together.