Category: Public Health
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Don’t let the heat affect your medicines
We asked Stefania Atzori, the Lead Medicines Optimisation Pharmacy Technician for Shropshire Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board, to share her advice on managing medication during a heatwave. She said, “these are the main points of advice we would always give people when it comes to medication”: 1. Always read…
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Let’s talk about HPV
To mark HPV Awareness Day this year (4 March 2025), the Public Health Teams for both Shropshire Council and Telford & Wrekin Council have been working to raise awareness about human papillomavirus (HPV). What is HPV? HPV, or the human papillomavirus, is a really common virus and most of us…
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Understanding Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
September is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Month and local healthcare providers are working with Telford & Wrekin Council to support impacted residents and raise awareness of the impact FASD can have on an individual and their family. What is FASD? FASD is a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition, that causes…
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Hay fever: Stay sneeze-free this spring and summer with our top tips
A trip to the pharmacist can be a cheaper, easier and quicker way to manage your hay fever symptoms.
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Cold weather: everything you need to stay safe and well
It’s important you look after yourself and others in cold weather. People’s health could be at risk.
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Medicine cabinet essentials: are you fully stocked?
Keeping fully stocked with these medicine cabinet essentials can help to ease symptoms straightaway and aid a faster recovery over the colder months.
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Everything you need to stay safe and well during a heatwave
It’s important you look after yourself and others when it’s as hot as this. People’s health could be at risk.
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Can a Telford pharmacist be better than seeing a doctor?
Telford pharmacists can do more than you think and in some situations they might save you a trip to the doctors
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“Live Well Telford helped my family be more independent”
After Amy’s dad passed away and her mum suffered a fall, her family needed support. Live Well Telford helped them to find it.
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The flu jab: 7 reasons why people should get it
Flu can have serious complications for the elderly, pregnant women and people with weakened immune systems. Make sure you get the flu jab.
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Norovirus: all you need to know
Here is everything you need to know on how to treat, spot the signs, and limit the spread of Norovirus – one of one of winter’s least welcome visitors.
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Live Well Telford: everything you need to live well one place
Visit the Live Well Telford Directory to find support and advice in one place.
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Why we all need to do our bit to tackle excess weight
Telford’s leading public health specialist has issued a stark warning cry to residents, business and partner organisations.
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What I learnt after spending a week with the Public Health team
Ella Foster spent a week’s work experience with the Public Health team at Telford & Wrekin Council and found out how varied the work can be.
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Helping to set up an alcohol and drug recovery project turned my life around
Steph is in recovery from substance misuse and is now helping others to do the same with the help of music in Brookside, Telford.
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10 things you only know if you are a Public Health Practitioner
What do Public Health Practitioners know? Well quite a lot actually…
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The one where we explain what Public Health is
By Jennifer Davies, Public Health Practitioner Many of you may have understood that ‘Healthy Telford’ is the name we have given to Public Health on social media (after all, who wants to follow ‘Telford and Wrekin Council’s Public Health Team’?) But if you have you ever wondered what Public Health…
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Why do YOU get the flu jab? 8 Council employees share their reasons
By Dr Clare Brehmer, Specialist Registrar in Public Health This winter Telford & Wrekin Council offered free flu vaccinations to all employees. We asked those getting vaccinated* why they chose to – and the results were heart-warming. *Please note – to respect peoples privacy, all submissions have been anonymised. “I…
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Cllr Arnold England tells us why he gets his flu jab every year
By Dr. Clare Brehmer, Specialist Registrar in Public Health Our trainee Doctor Clare was lucky enough to sit down with Councillor Arnold England to discuss his opinions about the flu jab and why he gets his every year. Arnold is Borough Councillor for Brookside and also has special responsibility for Communities,…
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Here’s why you should get tested for HIV
You might not want to be tested for HIV. But the sooner you find out whether you have HIV, the better it is for your health. Test negative and you end any worries or doubt.
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Myth busting – the flu vaccination
Can you get the flu from the flu vaccine? One of our junior doctors looks to see if there is any truth behind some of the many flu vaccine myths.
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Life-changing recovery service now open in Brookside
The service called Recharge, will support young people with their emotional wellbeing and recovery from potentially life-changing issues
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Becoming a dementia friendly community
Someone will be affected by dementia in your community. And your community has a part to play to help people with dementia to live well.