Health

From left to right: Stacey Keegan, Chief Executive; Mike Nowell, IT Infrastructure and Service Desk Lead; Wendy Mayne, Pharmacy Technician Specialist.

Gobowen hospital IT worker hailed with award
AN IT worker has been hailed as the latest 'Health Hero' by a hospital near Oswestry.

Covid boosters will be needed in September, expert says (PA)

Covid boosters will be needed in September, expert says

NHS to fast track 2 year treatment backlog by offering patients the option to travel (PA)

NHS to fast track 2 year treatment backlog by offering patients option to travel

Life expectancy study reveals new figures for Shropshire.

Study reveals life expectancy gap between men from deprived and wealthy parts of Shropshire

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Study reveals patients left to wait more than 13 weeks for autism diagnosis in Shropshire

North Shropshire MP Helen Morgan.

'Lots to be done': North Shropshire MP Helen Morgan urges for maternity evidence

James Nash, wife Alexandra Nash and children, Daisy 11, Holly 15, Paul 13, Thomas 10

Oswestry man pleads with public for help as he seeks life-changing MS treatment in Mexico

Matt O’Brien (far left), with Elaine Richardson, Macmillan Clinical Nurse Specialist; Miss Gillian Cribb, Consultant Orthopedic and Oncolgical Surgeon; Ellen Harrison, Patient Pathway Coordinator; Geraint Davies, Allied Health Professional (AHP)

RJAH cancer patient takes on 100-mile bike ride for 10-year survival anniversary

The Interhearing Clinic is celebrating one year in Oswestry.

Oswestry health clinic firm Interhearing celebrates first year of care

Polio virus detection in London sparks national incident in UK - what we know so far. (PA)

Polio virus detection sparks national incident in UK - what we know so far

Blue green algae, or cyanobacteria, are a group of bacteria that can contain dangerous toxins which can be harmful and potentially fatal to pets (Canva)

Warning to dog owners over toxic algae potentially fatal to pets

Boris Johnson will leave “significant decisions” to be made by Dominic Raab, Downing Street has said. (PA)

Boris Johnson undergoes surgery - 'significant decisions' to be made by Dominic Raab

Blood donations rose in Shropshire last year.

Figures reveal Shropshire public donated more blood in 2021 than pre-pandemic

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital (RJAH).

Full visiting set to resume at RJAH hospital first time since pandemic began

Oswestry's Movement Centre gets £1,000 share of Movement for Good Awards cash

Oswestry's Movement Centre gets £1,000 share of Movement for Good Awards cash

How to prevent hayfever as Met Office reveals why it is so bad this year. (PA)

Why is hayfever so bad this year? And how to prevent it

Which? issues sunscreen warning as Met Office issue heatwave health warning. (PA)

Sunscreen warning to Brits amid Met Office health warning as 34 C heatwave hits

Simon Baynes MP. Picture: Richard Townshend

MP supports Loneliness Awareness Week to encourage elderly people to open up about impact

West Midlands Ambulance Service is hiring 400 student paramedics – how to apply (PA)

West Midlands Ambulance Service is hiring 400 student paramedics – how to apply

Economy and North Wales Minister, Ken Skates.

'Biggest issue': Ken Skates calls on Welsh Government to improve the healthcare system

Helen Morgan has met with Sajid Javid, Health Secretary.

'Stop patients dying': North Shropshire MP Helen Morgan's plea to Sajid Javid over ambulances

Anona Bowen (left) and John Norris (right).

'Honoured': Novice cyclist John to cycle for Oswestry's Anona at Hope House

Ward Friend volunteer Erica Moss and MCSI patient Jamie Cooke.

Ward friends return to support spinal injuries patients at Gobowen hospital

The Wales Air Ambulance were called to aid a cyclist in Four Crosses on Monday

Cyclist airlifted to hospital after suffering medical emergency

The Oswestry helipad.

More than 1,000 landings at RJAH helipad as funding charity launches appeal

The study of 1.3 million women in England was published in the British Medical Journal (Lynne Cameron/PA)

Cervical screening could go from every 3 years to every 5 experts suggest

File photo dated 23/01/16 of a mother holding the feet of a new baby. More than half of single mothers do not automatically qualify to be enrolled in a workplace pension, a study has found.

More babies delivered by C-section in Shropshire than ever before

Martin Newsholme, Penny Venables, and John Pepper.

Long-serving GP among trio of new names at top for Gobowen hospital

Frank Collins MBE is the former chairman of the RJAH Hospital in Gobowen.

Former RJAH hospital chairman's OBE in Queen's Platinum Jubilee birthday honours

Television presenter Nicky Chapman; gardening expert Carol Klein; Olivia and Jenny Copley; and television presenter Angelica Bell at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.

RJAH junior gardener Olivia's BBC showing after RHS Chelsea Show appearance

Oswestry Leisure Centre.

Outrage over high leisure centre membership for Oswestry as council defends charge

Clllr Steve Davenport (inset) has slammed those whjo have closed St Martins surgery.

'Total lies': St Martins councillor hits out at 'no complaints' over surgery closure

Catherine Roberts, Dr Roshan Amarasena, Rebecca Warren, Catherine Roberts and Nicky Drury, who are all running the London Marathon later this year in aid of the RJAH Charity.

The London Marathon countdown starts for RJAH's charity runners

Jabs is coming to Oswestry.

JABS set for Oswestry bow at Hermon after Covid-19 delays show

Ken Skates, Clwyd South MS.

'We need it most': Clwyd South MS Ken Skates calls for NHS body for North Wales

Ambulance boss warns that service could collapse this summer in “Titanic moment”

Diabetes week perfect time to raise awareness of fatal statistics, says CCG

Lidl issues 'do not drink' warning over undeclared sulphur dioxide in its lager. (PA)

Urgent 'do not drink' warning to anyone who buys beer at the supermarket

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Hospitals trust fined £1.3m over patients' deaths

Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

BREAKING: Hospital trust admits failing to provide safe care after patient deaths

Cllrs Mike Isherwood (left) and Duncan Kerr (right).

Oswestry councillors welcome mental health partnership pilot for town

Sara Ellis-Anderson with Marcus Watkin.

New Changing Places facility at RJAH to enhance experience for disabled patients

James, who is now receiving hospice care for her bowel cancer, was honoured with a damehood (PA)

Deborah James honoured with damehood after raising £3.7m for cancer research

Helen Morgan is meeting with Health Minister Edward Agar to talk about the ambulance crisis.

North Shropshire MP Helen Morgan to urge for Shropshire ambulance crisis review

More than 65,000 people a month waiting too long for cancer diagnosis (PA)

More than 65,000 people a month waiting too long for cancer diagnosis

Woman suffering with hay fever

Steroid injection can keep hay fever at bay, says Shropshire health firm

Specialist cancer clinic coming to hospital, Health Minister confirms

Shropshire bucked the trend for pregnancies in the first year of Covid-19 pandemic

The Greggs chicken bakes are sold exclusively at Iceland (PA)

Greggs recall and 'do not eat' warning over product which may contain hard plastic

(From left to right) Stacey Keegan, Interim Chief Executive; Julie Cole, Specialist Nurse; Tracey Roberts, Clinical Nurse Specialist Sister.

RJAH nurse 'extremely shocked' to win health hero award

Sarah Lincoln from Shropshire.

Shropshire runner urges players to get behind Seven Hospice raffle

Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, where in-patient visiting is returning.

SaTH confirms in-patient visiting set return to Shrewsbury and Telford hospitals

Both too much and too little sleep are associated with poorer cognitive performance and mental health (Canva)

The optimal hours of sleep for those aged over 35 is revealed in new study

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital (RJAH).

Oswestry hospital working "extremely hard" to tackle waiting lists backlog