Health

Staff from Kingsland Wealth Management setting up the Winter Wonderland.

Oswestry children's hospice reveal this year's enchanting festive lights display

Whooping cough is a bacterial infection that affects the lungs and breathing tubes

Concerns over 'very serious and contagious whooping cough' sweeping through UK

Julie Rae and Stacey Keegan at RJAH.

Julie's RJAH award shows 'vital importance' of medical secretaries

The trial took place at RJAH in Gobowen.

RJAH knee injury treatment trial helps patient return to professional sport

Ryan Richardson and Anna Roberts surround by blue and pink confetti.

Oswestry woman shares 'shock and delight' at triplets discovery

The UKHSA has said it is too early to say if the strain could have pandemic potential.

The first human case of swine flu detected in the UK

From left to right: Hearing Loss Support Clinic attendees, Pam Powen, Peter Lee, together with Mayor Anne Wignall, and Community Resources, Susann Mitchell.

Volunteers tackle hearing loss issues with new local support group

Scarlet fever is caused by Strep A, or Group A Streptococcus (GAS), which can also cause the skin infection impetigo, and strep throat

Scarlet fever symptoms as cases more than double in parts of the UK

Scientists are warning the new JN.1 Covid strain appears to be more transmissible

New Covid strain 'more transmissible' experts warn - symptoms to look out for

Meadowbrook Care Home

Gobowen care home keeps 'good' status after CQC look into 'specific concern'

Dan Hoggett, Catering Manager; Dan Johnson, Catering Assistant; and Paul Kavanagh-Fields, Chief Nurse and Patient Safety Officer; celebrating the team being hailed as exemplar..

RJAH catering award leaves great taste for hospital catering department

Llanfyllin GP nurse Enid Ellis with her NHS Heroes Award.

Staff at Powys medical practice hailed as NHS Heroes

Brits are being urged to get their flu and Covid jabs soon

UK health officials urge millions of Brits to get 'serious' flu and Covid jab

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Strep A at-home tests, provided by UK-based firm Newfoundland, will be available in Tesco stores and pharmacies across the country from Monday (October 30).

Strep A tests to be sold in Tesco and pharmacies in the UK - see how to get yours

Qube's Jo Longetti with her 'champions' at the recent training.

Here's how one Oswestry charity can help you to live longer

The DWP will pay out £400 to anyone with one of these skin conditions

DWP to pay anyone with one of these skin conditions £400 a month

From left to right: Andy Boroughs, Kevin Braddock, Jo Hazell-Watkins and Brian Ashton.

Team behind new Oswestry project share plans with rotary group

Dot Griffiths, Janes Davies, Barbara Humphries and Jackie Allen, with Ken Skates MS

Hospital team calls for new volunteers to lend their support

Oswestry Guildhall.

New focus on healthcare in Oswestry proposed as councillors to discuss new group

Ambulances queuing outside Wrexham Maelor Hospital

REGIONAL 'Significant demand' on Wrexham Maelor Hospital A&E sees ambulances queuing up

Monitoring moisture levels in a home is an important step in preventing mould.

How to prevent household mould as shocking cost to remove it revealed

The event will be held at Hope Church in Oswestry

Mayor thrilled with support for project tackling social isolation

More than 10,000 visits to A&E at Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital were by people from the most deprived areas.

Shropshire A&E units treat more people from deprived areas than wealthier areas

Striking hospital workers.

Strike action forces more than 1,000 cancellations at hospital in a year

Chloe Ellis and Stacey Keegan from RJAH.

Hospital 'superstar' praised for work on LGBTQ+ rights for older people

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Hundreds of safeguarding concerns about vulnerable adult in Shropshire.

Hundreds of safeguarding concerns about vulnerable adults in Shropshire

Support for more brain tumour research funding after death of Ellesmere teen

Cllr Geoff Elner and Shirehall.

Councillors call for Shropshire letter over brain tumour research

Young women in Shropshire are more than three times as likely to be hospitalised for self-harm as their male counterparts, new figures suggest.

Study reveals young women in Shropshire are more likely to self-harm than men

Smoking rates in Shropshire reached a record low last year, new figures show.

Shropshire smoking rates drop to record low but charity calls for more action

A new study of cardiac arrest survivors suggests almost 40% of people that underwent CPR had experiences

Monsters, memories and peace - 'Incredible' study touches on life after death

Police mugshot of Lucy Letby at the time of the former Countess of Chester Hospital neonatal nurse being charged in November 2020. Picture: Cheshire Police.

Child killer nurse Lucy Letby to appeal against conviction

Oswestry Town Council has rejected a gran application for work at RJAH.

Oswestry Town Council rejects grant support for RJAH work

First Responder Michelle Simmonds with former mayor Cllr Jay Moore and bleed kits.

Bleed kit training plan backed by Oswestry Town Council

File photo dated 10/09/14 of a GP at their desk.

INFOGRAPHIC Differences in waiting times to see a GP across Shropshire revealed

Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Hospital in Gobowen has won a top award for a fourth year running.

Bosses delighted as Gobowen hospital named best in the country for fourth year

Older people who sit or are inactive for more than 10 hours a day are at a higher risk of developing dementia, a study finds

Sitting for more than 10 hours a day could result in a greater risk of dementia

Kevin Braddock and Jo Hazell-Watkins

New pop-up to help the body and soul to open in Oswestry hall

Cllr Geoff Elner (inset) and Ellesmere's Churchmere Medical Practice.

Residents urged to fill out 'vital' health survey to help provision says council

Costa customers who have bought these sandwiches are being urged to return them for a full refund amid choking hazard

Costa Coffee recalls multiple sandwiches as they 'may contain small stones'

The Maelor Hospital Wrexham.

"Unacceptable" hospital parking situation needs needs fixing says MS

Knockin Medical Centre came second in Shropshire following the surgery

This GP surgery near Oswestry was rated second best in Shropshire by patients

People may be called for the Autumn Covid-19 Booster and Flu Vaccine at the same time

REGIONAL BCUHB prepares for autumn boosters and flu jabs amid new Covid variant concerns

Temperatures could reach up to 33C this week in parts of the UK.

Amber health alert issued across England as temperatures set to soar above 30C

Some pharmacies in Oswestry, Gobowen and Ellesmere will also be taking part in the new project.

Pharmacies in Oswestry and surrounding area to offer access to oral contraception

Oswyn House patients David and Jenny Surry sign up with dental nurse and receptionist Holly Jones.

Going private is only way to sustain business, says Oswestry dentist

The event offers a unique opportunity for local groups and clubs engaged in activities that alleviate social isolation in the Oswestry area

Here's how you can help get involved and combat social isolation in Oswestry

Helen Morgan MP with fellow campaigner Chris Naylor.

Shropshire's £21 million health funding 'will save lives', it is claimed

The British Heart Foundation have said ultra-processed food raises risk of heart disease, heart attack and stroke

British Heart Foundation publishes worrying ultra-processed foods study

Members of the Orthotics Team at RJAH with the orthoses that are being donated to Ukraine..

Special delivery for Ukraine as RJAH staff send on equipment

Oswyn House in Oswald Road is no longer taking adult NHS patients.

Oswestry dental practice confirms 'end of adult NHS treatment' in just a few weeks

There will be consultant doctor strikes from Thursday to Saturday.

Shropshire residents urged 'pick right service' ahead of consultant strikes

Lucy Letby at the time of her being charged in November 2020.

Nurse Lucy Letby found guilty of seven baby murders and seven attempted murders

Lucy Letby at the time of her being charged in November 2020.

Lucy Letby found guilty of seven baby murders and seven attempted murders