Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of fluids, especially water, and avoid excessive alcohol and caffeine Keep Cool: Seek out air-conditioned spaces, use fans, and take cool showers Stay in the shade: Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight, especially between 11am and 3pm Protect Yourself: Wear light, loose-fitting clothing, sunscreen, and a hat when outdoors Check on Others: Ensure vulnerable individuals, like older adults, young children, and those with health conditions, are staying safe Be Prepared: Familiarize yourself with local heat-health alerts and take necessary precautions NHS England advises using 111 online or by phone for non-emergency health concerns during the heatwave. https://www.nhs.uk/.../heatwave-how-to-cope-in-hot-weather/

An NHS apprentice has been recognised for being ‘the most committed’ thanks to his commitment to supporting children and families across Shropshire.

We’re pleased to announce that X-ray services at Ludlow Community NHS Hospital have now fully reopened following essential upgrades to improve the service.

On Wednesday 13 May 2026, from approximately 12:00 midday, the Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Community and Hospitals NHS Trust will be carrying out a planned emergency preparedness exercise at Bridgnorth Community Hospital.

A newly qualified community children’s nurse has scooped a prestigious national award which places her amongst the very best emerging nurses in her field in the country.

Eligible people are being invited to get their spring COVID‑19 vaccination as the NHS launches the next phase of its seasonal protection programme. The spring dose is being offered to those at highest risk of serious illness from COVID‑19, including adults aged 75 and over, residents in care homes for older adults, and people aged six months and over with a weakened immune system.

The NHS Group that manages community and acute (hospital) services in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin and surrounding areas, has appointed a new Group Chief Nursing Officer.

NHS organisations across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin are preparing for a period of national industrial action by resident doctors taking place from 7am on Tuesday 7 April until 7am on Monday 13 April 2026.

To keep our patients, visitors and staff safe, please do not visit our hospitals if you have symptoms of norovirus (also called the winter vomiting bug).

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust (ShropCom) is proud to share that Julie Harris, Head of Safeguarding and Named Nurse, has received the Queen’s Nursing Award.

19 March 2026

There is no current increase in meningitis cases in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and the overall risk to people locally remains very low. However, it is still important to stay protected and be aware of symptoms.

Patients referred into local community health services are starting their treatment earlier with a continued focus to bring down waiting times.

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust (ShropCom) has been chosen as the first community Trust in the country to take part in a revolutionary NHS England project designed to improve care for patients who need extra support and closer monitoring.

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust (ShropCom) is proud to celebrate the achievements of its pharmacy apprentices, who have successfully completed key milestones in their training and are now making a vital contribution to patient care across the county. The ShropCom Pharmacy apprenticeship programme provides hands-on experience and academic learning, enabling participants to develop the skills and confidence needed to deliver safe and effective pharmacy services across a variety of clinical settings.

The Dudley Central Health Visiting team at Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust has come together on the run up to Christmas to make a real difference for families in need, by organising a collection of children’s clothes and toys in support of local charity, The Kids Clothes Project.

Change NHS: a health service fit for the future NHS staff are working harder than ever to get services back on track, to get waiting lists down and consistently deliver the best care.

To mark International Nurses Day 2024, staff from Shropshire Community Health Trust (ShropCom) will be putting on their trainers and running as ‘Team ShropCom’ at the well-known Shrewsbury Park Run.

As part of our International Nurses Day 2023 celebrations, nurses from across our Trust have submitted a few words sharing stories and testimonials about their profession.

The national data opt-out allows a patient to choose if they do not want their confidential patient information to be used for purposes beyond their individual care and treatment - for research and planning.

Nuala O’Kane, Chair of the Trust Board at Shropshire Community Health Trust (ShropCom) is stepping down from her role after eight rewarding years with the Trust, four of which as Chair.

Health and care leaders ask the public to ‘help us help you’ as services face extreme pressure Health and Care services across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin are under extreme pressure. Health and care leaders are urging people to do their bit to help support services by choosing the best service for their needs if they are ill or injured over the busy festive period.

Update accurate on 19/12/22 NHS ambulance services in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin are working hard to keep people safe during the planned strikes, while delivering the best care possible.

The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has announced that the first strikes will take place in the NHS on Thursday, 15 December and Tuesday, 20 December. However, Shropshire Community Health Trust is not on the list for strike action on these dates and therefore, staff members will not be taking part in the planned strikes.

The ShropCom Star Awards was a fantastic event celebrating the achievements of staff across Shropshire Community Health Trust.

The State funeral for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II takes place on Monday 19 September and the government has confirmed that it will be a Bank Holiday.

As the UK marks Clean Air Day (16^th June) the Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust (Shropcom) Green Plan is set to play its part in helping the NHS cut more than 1m tonnes of C02 emissions in the next three years – the equivalent of taking 520,000 cars off the road.

A new team from Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust has celebrated a successful first year by being shortlisted in the prestigious Nursing Times Awards.

Applications are invited from “exceptional leaders” interested in the opportunity to lead the development of community health services in Shropshire.

Volunteers at Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust have been shortlisted in prestigious national awards.

A community team from Shropshire has been selected as a finalist in the Social Worker of the Year Awards 2018 as a result of their outstanding work with vulnerable adults.

A new X-Ray Suite has been officially opened at Ludlow Community Hospital in a ceremony overseen by Town Mayor Cllr Tim Gill.

A new partnership between Shropcom and Shropcom and Shropdoc set for launch of revised GP out-of-hours serviceShropdoc will go live on Monday (1 October) – with the launch of a new, revised GP-led out-of-hours service for the county.

Podiatry teams are putting feet first this week by raising awareness around diabetic feet.

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust is celebrating winning a new contract to deliver health services at Stoke Heath Prison in a partnership with two other organisations.

Manish Gajjar was recognised for his welcoming nature by winning our latest Chairman's Award.

State-of-the-art X-Ray equipment is set to be fitted at Ludlow Community Hospital in the next few weeks after a key breakthrough in talks.

Celebration was the name of the game as Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust threw a big staff party today to mark the 70^th birthday of the NHS.

A new partnership between Shropcom and Shropdoc has been selected to provide the Out of Hours component of Integrated Urgent Care for patients in Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin.

South Shropshire MP Philip Dunne has taken time out of his busy schedule to make special presentations to three of our clinicians.

More than 20 job offers were made to people who attended Shropcom's latest staff recruitment day for health services in Ludlow and Bishop’s Castle.

A new partnership is being formed between Shropcom and Shropdoc to deliver a high quality Integrated Urgent Care GP-Led out-of-hours service.

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust is progressing with its work to identify a new partner to run its services – but a final decision will not now be reached this month.