Data from report is translated onto a map showing 'unacceptably high' level of early deaths in Shropshire and Telford and Wrekin and 'as expected' in Staffordshire.
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Shropshire Council, in partnership with local refuges that support victims of domestic violence and abuse, have today (Monday 14 December 2015) been given a share of a £3.5million Government grant to make sure that victims of domestic abuse get access to the support they need.
Shropshire Council’s public health team are supporting Alcohol Concern’s 2016 Dry January campaign.
Dry January aims to show people the benefits of cutting down on their alcohol intake, whilst raising money for the charity which is dedicated to tackling the harm caused by alcohol to individuals, families and society.
Three lectures, of between 20 and 30 minutes each, will be presented from 6.30pm to 8pm. Each lecture will be followed by an opportunity to put questions to the speakers.
The lectures will be presented by:
Prof Elizabeth Mason-Whitehead on ‘From Stigma to Equality (in Health and Society)’
Prof John Williams on ‘Frontiers in Molecular Medicine’
Prof Ben Green and Dr June Keeling on ‘Domestic Violence and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)’
Telford & Wrekin Council and partner organisations have been highly commended in national award scheme run by the Health Service Journal.
The council was short-listed in two categories and received the highly commended for making connections for family carers in the borough.
Telford & Wrekin Council has said its commitment to keeping full 24/7 accident and emergency services at Telford’s Princess Royal Hospital remains as strong as ever.
The animated clip highlights that the council needs to cut a further £30m over the next three financial years, despite having already had £80m cut from its budget.
It also urges the public to come forward with ideas on how the council can save more money.
Shropshire’s two acute hospitals have not seen a case of MRSA bacteraemia and the most serious hospital-acquired pressure ulcers for more than eight months, figures show today.
People looking to make new friends, enjoy some fresh air and get some free gentle exercise are being invited to join one of many free walks led by experienced volunteers across Shropshire.
Provided under Shropshire Council’s Walking for Health scheme, there are a variety of graded walks to choose from, running regularly from local towns and villages across the county.
Our ‘Walking for Health’ walks are 10 to 90 mins duration and led at a pace to suit you, so there is something to suit all abilities and needs. They’re ideal for anyone who would like some gentle exercise, to explore their local area, is recovering from illness or injury, or maybe just wants to get out more and enjoy some company.
Supporting the elderly, protecting children at risk and investing in jobs, roads and training and skills are the key goals - as the county council delivers a balanced budget for Staffordshire residents.
Plans put in place for winter have meant Shropshire’s two acute hospitals have so far coped better than last year.
A report which will go before the Board of The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) this week says that the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) and the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Telford saw a reduction in breaches of the national four-hour Accident and Emergency Department (A&E) waiting time target in the two week Christmas to New Year period.
Ludlow Sight Loss Opportunity Group is encouraging people to attend its regular events which offer vital information, advice, friendship and support to those with visual loss.
These events, which each feature a guest speaker from a range of different support services, take place every second Monday of the month at St Peter’s Church Hall in Ludlow.
The Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent Local Transformation Plan for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services has been approved by NHS England and is now published. Additional funding of £2.1million has been allocated to the 6 Clinical Commissioning Groups across Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent, to deliver improvements in emotional wellbeing and mental health services for children and young people. The plan sets out the priorities for investment and the anticipated outcomes.