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September 19, 2024

Supporting image for story: Exciting roles up for grabs as top hospital stages recruitment day

Exciting roles up for grabs as top hospital stages recruitment day

Supporting image for story: 'What more does it take?' Maternity campaigner says damning national report must spark inquiry

'What more does it take?' Maternity campaigner says damning national report must spark inquiry

Supporting image for story: Pharmacies 'on the brink' as Shropshire loses two and 'pharmacy deserts' grow

Pharmacies 'on the brink' as Shropshire loses two and 'pharmacy deserts' grow

Supporting image for story: 'The day I went for a walk with legend Tony Christie' – charity fundraiser's special treat in Staffordshire

'The day I went for a walk with legend Tony Christie' – charity fundraiser's special treat in Staffordshire

September 18, 2024

Supporting image for story: Shropshire sees fall in number of people 'sectioned' under Mental Health Act

Shropshire sees fall in number of people 'sectioned' under Mental Health Act

September 17, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'These could be the difference between life and death' – alarming vaccination figures reveal children in West Midlands are at risk

'These could be the difference between life and death' – alarming vaccination figures reveal children in West Midlands are at risk

September 15, 2024

Supporting image for story: New digital sepsis assessment rolled out at county's major hospitals

New digital sepsis assessment rolled out at county's major hospitals

September 13, 2024

Supporting image for story: The personal reason this man climbs the Wrekin on September 12 every year

The personal reason this man climbs the Wrekin on September 12 every year

September 12, 2024

Supporting image for story: Parents honour Shropshire teen who died suddenly from undiagnosed brain tumour

Parents honour Shropshire teen who died suddenly from undiagnosed brain tumour

Supporting image for story: Shropshire nursing boss: Guided tours available at maternity services open day

Shropshire nursing boss: Guided tours available at maternity services open day

September 11, 2024

Supporting image for story: ‘Finally there is hope on the horizon’ – excitement over pancreatic cancer jab in Birmingham

‘Finally there is hope on the horizon’ – excitement over pancreatic cancer jab in Birmingham

Supporting image for story: 'I love Park Run and 400 others at Wolverhampton's West Park do too' – fun runner explains the joys of weekly get-together

'I love Park Run and 400 others at Wolverhampton's West Park do too' – fun runner explains the joys of weekly get-together

September 10, 2024

Supporting image for story: Telford hospital to host another maternity open day

Telford hospital to host another maternity open day

Supporting image for story: Severn Hospice is facing a £1.1m shortfall - here's what you can do to help

Severn Hospice is facing a £1.1m shortfall - here's what you can do to help

September 9, 2024

Supporting image for story: Strictly star's motto of positivity undimmed by battles with cancer, chemo and Crohn's disease

Strictly star's motto of positivity undimmed by battles with cancer, chemo and Crohn's disease

September 8, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'I dread saying what job I do': GP on 'overwhelming' pressures facing doctors - and what could help

'I dread saying what job I do': GP on 'overwhelming' pressures facing doctors - and what could help

September 6, 2024

Supporting image for story: Council 'absolutely committed' to supporting residents struggling with mental health

Council 'absolutely committed' to supporting residents struggling with mental health

September 4, 2024

Supporting image for story: Air ambulance in call for volunteers for Shrewsbury shop

Air ambulance in call for volunteers for Shrewsbury shop

Supporting image for story: Telford-based medical centre up for sale for £3m as part of investment plan – but patients will be unaffected

Telford-based medical centre up for sale for £3m as part of investment plan – but patients will be unaffected

Supporting image for story: Shropshire nursing boss: £16.2m investment making Royal Shrewsbury Hospital greener

Shropshire nursing boss: £16.2m investment making Royal Shrewsbury Hospital greener

September 3, 2024

Supporting image for story: Jason Manford support leads to famous Sabrina boat backing family's fundraising challenge

Jason Manford support leads to famous Sabrina boat backing family's fundraising challenge

Supporting image for story: Surgical error played role in death of climber seriously injured in 30ft fall

Surgical error played role in death of climber seriously injured in 30ft fall

September 2, 2024

Supporting image for story: GP to face tribunal after being caught talking about child abuse by undercover police officer

GP to face tribunal after being caught talking about child abuse by undercover police officer

September 1, 2024

Supporting image for story: Watch: Thousands join the incredible Bike4Life 2024 Ride Out in Shropshire in aid of Midland Air Ambulance Charity

Watch: Thousands join the incredible Bike4Life 2024 Ride Out in Shropshire in aid of Midland Air Ambulance Charity

August 31, 2024

Supporting image for story: Bike4Life 2024: Everything you need to know about the huge Ride Out Festival this Sunday

Bike4Life 2024: Everything you need to know about the huge Ride Out Festival this Sunday

August 30, 2024

Supporting image for story: Dedication of cancer champions celebrated

Dedication of cancer champions celebrated

Supporting image for story: Shropshire support group with mission to help every man facing cancer expanding

Shropshire support group with mission to help every man facing cancer expanding

Supporting image for story: 'The earlier it’s caught the easier it is to treat!' Men urged to take advantage of free cancer test

'The earlier it’s caught the easier it is to treat!' Men urged to take advantage of free cancer test

Supporting image for story: Workplace health checks to be funded by £180k for councils

Workplace health checks to be funded by £180k for councils

August 28, 2024

Supporting image for story: Health bosses launch survey as they get ready to choose new 24-hour GP service provider

Health bosses launch survey as they get ready to choose new 24-hour GP service provider

August 27, 2024

Supporting image for story: First appointments at Shrewsbury hospital's relocated blood taking service

First appointments at Shrewsbury hospital's relocated blood taking service

August 24, 2024

Supporting image for story: Council delighted with popularity of Healthy Telford campaign that has been 'life changing' for one resident

Council delighted with popularity of Healthy Telford campaign that has been 'life changing' for one resident

August 22, 2024

Supporting image for story: Hospital's new system to monitor sick children will 'transform' visibility of vital information

Hospital's new system to monitor sick children will 'transform' visibility of vital information

August 20, 2024

Supporting image for story: Politician asks health leaders to pause plans that could see a hospital 'downgraded' - this is the response

Politician asks health leaders to pause plans that could see a hospital 'downgraded' - this is the response

Supporting image for story: 'People have died this way': Police warning after massive bottles of laughing gas found

'People have died this way': Police warning after massive bottles of laughing gas found

August 16, 2024

Supporting image for story: Watch as devoted Shropshire widower sings for 12 hours in memory of 'brave' wife

Watch as devoted Shropshire widower sings for 12 hours in memory of 'brave' wife

August 15, 2024

Supporting image for story: Replica of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang to travel from South Shropshire to Swiss Alps for charity

Replica of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang to travel from South Shropshire to Swiss Alps for charity

August 14, 2024

Supporting image for story: Handover delays 'particularly impact' Shropshire say ambulance bosses

Handover delays 'particularly impact' Shropshire say ambulance bosses

Supporting image for story: Nominate your hospital hero who has gone that extra mile for an award

Nominate your hospital hero who has gone that extra mile for an award

August 13, 2024

Supporting image for story: Shropshire sees 20 per cent increase in number of neonatal nurses

Shropshire sees 20 per cent increase in number of neonatal nurses

August 12, 2024

Supporting image for story: £13m swimming centre 'pleasing' for Whitchurch councillor, who hails measures to help disabled

£13m swimming centre 'pleasing' for Whitchurch councillor, who hails measures to help disabled

August 11, 2024

Supporting image for story: ‘We’ve got some way to go’: Shropshire health bosses say changes are underway following hard-hitting TV documentary

‘We’ve got some way to go’: Shropshire health bosses say changes are underway following hard-hitting TV documentary

August 9, 2024

Supporting image for story: Farmer's £1.7m last will donation to good causes including air ambulance leaves charities stunned

Farmer's £1.7m last will donation to good causes including air ambulance leaves charities stunned

Supporting image for story: Demolition work starts at former NHS site in Shrewsbury to make way for housing development

Demolition work starts at former NHS site in Shrewsbury to make way for housing development

August 8, 2024

Supporting image for story: Shropshire nursing boss: Improvements are happening, but there is still much more to do

Shropshire nursing boss: Improvements are happening, but there is still much more to do

Supporting image for story: Proposed respite centre would bring 17 jobs and relieve 'stretched' care services

Proposed respite centre would bring 17 jobs and relieve 'stretched' care services

August 7, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'We have had 10 years of failure' – Hospital bosses pressed over shocking Dispatches scenes

'We have had 10 years of failure' – Hospital bosses pressed over shocking Dispatches scenes

Supporting image for story: Shropshire refugee emergency doctor recalls escaping war as he condemns far-right riots

Shropshire refugee emergency doctor recalls escaping war as he condemns far-right riots

Supporting image for story: Health trust responds to minor injury unit closures

Health trust responds to minor injury unit closures

Supporting image for story: Care home going from 'strength to strength' following 'good' CQC rating

Care home going from 'strength to strength' following 'good' CQC rating

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