Shrewsbury Primary Care Network

17/06/2026

The World Cup brings people together. But for some, it can be a difficult time.

We’re supporting a local campaign to raise awareness that domestic abuse can get worse during major sporting events.
If you’re struggling, you are not alone. Help is available across Shropshire.

📞 WMWA Shropshire Helpline: 0800 229 4066
🕐 Weekdays 7am–10pm | Weekends 9am–5pm
📱 Or find support here: https://next.shropshire.gov.uk/domestic-abuse/

If you’re worried about someone else, it’s okay to reach out for advice too.

Please share this post. It could help someone get the support they need.

21/05/2026

Dementia Action Week

This week is Dementia Action Week. It’s a chance to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and make sure people know where to find help.

If you or someone you care for is living with memory problems or a dementia diagnosis, support is available through the NHS. You can find practical guidance, local services, and information for carers here https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/dementia/

In Shrewsbury, our Primary Care Network has a dedicated Dementia Care Coordinator, who works closely with our GP practices, community teams, and local organisations to help join up care and make support easier to access. This includes helping patients and families navigate services, linking in with community support, and making sure care feels more connected.

You are not alone. There is support at every stage — for patients, families, and carers.

Read our guide on dementia, which covers possible causes, symptoms and treatments, plus guidance for family and friends on living with dementia.

20/05/2026

Feeling less steady on your feet? Want to improve your strength, balance and confidence?

Our Elevate postural stability classes are designed for people aged 60+ who want to stay active, independent and reduce their risk of falls.

✔ Improve strength and balance
✔ Build confidence
✔ Meet new people
✔ Enjoy safe, supportive weekly sessions

More classes are now available in:
📍 Whitchurch
📍 Wem
📍 Oswestry
📍 Shrewsbury
📍 Church Stretton
📍 Ludlow
📍 Bridgnorth

Delivered by specialist instructors, classes run weekly and cost just £5 per session including refreshments.

Find out more and complete a referral form here: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0v7YW60
or email: [email protected]
or call: 07852 871589

11/05/2026

Mental Health Awareness Week 💚
This week is a reminder that mental health matters, just like physical health.

We all have times when we feel stressed, low, anxious or overwhelmed and you do not have to cope alone.

The NHS Every Mind Matters website offers free, trusted support to help you look after your mental health. Visit www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters

People living in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin also have free access to Togetherall a safe, online mental health support service available 24/7. Visit https://togetherall.com/en-gb/

If you need more support:
Speak to your GP practice team
Call NHS 111 and choose the mental health option
Text SHOUT to 85258 for free, confidential support at any time
In an emergency, call 999.

At Shrewsbury PCN, our practices work together to support both your physical and mental health. Help is available, and you are not alone.

If you’re feeling lonely, stressed, worried or just not yourself, on Togetherall you can get support and start to feel better.

30/04/2026

A sunny care home visit from our PCN pharmacy team to Isle Court today

Our Pharmacy Team came to visit! Cheeky coffees and Cake 🧁 Break in the sunshine! Perfect day 👌

24/04/2026

If you’re struggling with depression, stress, anxiety, worry, low mood or other mental and emotional issues, you can access treatment without needing to see your GP.
Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin NHS Talking Therapies is open to people aged 16+ ➡️ www.mpft.nhs.uk/stwtt

21/04/2026

Today Tuesday 21 April marks the first National Practice Manager Day – and it feels like the right moment to say thank you.

Practice managers are the people who keep general practice standing up on the hardest days.

They hold risk, manage pressure, solve problems before most of us even see them, and still make space for their teams and patients.
Across Shrewsbury PCN, our practice managers do this day in, day out.

They juggle workforce, estates, finance, contracts, compliance, digital change, and everything in between. And they do it with professionalism, resilience and care.

Much of this work happens quietly. But it matters.
And general practice would not function without it.

So today, we’re taking the time to recognise that contribution and say a very genuine thank you to all our practice managers.

Your work is seen. And it is valued.

27/03/2026

Don’t leave it to the Easter bunny… 🐰

Make sure you’ve ordered your repeat prescriptions in time for the Bank Holiday weekend!

GP practices will be closed, so getting organised now means one less thing to worry about while you enjoy the long weekend.

✔️ Order early
✔️ Avoid the rush
✔️ Stay well this Easter

20/03/2026

Feeling unwell? 🤧 Your local pharmacist can help!

Get fast, expert advice for common illnesses at your local pharmacy, without the need for a GP appointment.

Your local pharmacist can now treat 7 common conditions with prescription meds:
• Sinusitis (12+)
• Sore throat (5+)
• Earache (1–17)
• Infected insect bite (1+)
• Impetigo (1+)
• UTI (women 16–64)
• Shingles (18+)

Fast, expert help—no appointment needed.

📍 Visit your local pharmacy today.

Learn more ➡️ www.thinkwhichservice.co.uk

20/03/2026