Alliance of Local and National Care Organisations Calls on People in the West Midlands to Give Feedback to Shape Future Care
2 HRS AGO - Issued by Care Quality Commission
New research from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and Expand
2 HRS AGO - Issued by Care Quality Commission
New research from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and Healthwatch England shows that 62% of people in the West Midlands say they are more likely to take steps to improve health and social care services since the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19).
In response to these findings, the two organisations have joined forces with other health and care partners to launch “Because We All Care” – a new campaign calling on all people who access services to help shape future health and social care.
According to the research, 57% of people in the West Midlands said they would be more willing since the onset of COVID-19 to support NHS and social care services by actively providing feedback on their care. Overall, the polling also suggests that 32% of people in the region are now more likely to donate or fundraise for a relevant health cause.
Thirty-five percent of people in the West Midlands are reported to have avoided services due to COVID-19. A further 74% Collapse
Shropshire Council car park charges to return
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Dual carriageway maintenance work underway in Telford
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Fund supporting SEN children in Telford & Wrekin increases
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Scheme launched to provide Telford & Wrekin school children with extra laptops
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Guidance Change for Shielding Children
2 DAYS AGO - Public Health England has announced that the majority of children who are currently shielding will Expand
2 DAYS AGO - Public Health England has announced that the majority of children who are currently shielding will be told by their doctors that they will not need to do so in future.
Only a small group of children with certain medical conditions are likely to be advised to shield if shielding needs to be reintroduced in the future.
Children (0-18) and shielding – Monday, 6 July 2020 Update
The majority of children who have been previously identified as ‘clinically extremely vulnerable’ will no longer need to shield.
Does my child need to continue shielding?
Children should continue to shield until 31 July. From Saturday 1 August, the guidance will be paused so clinically vulnerable people of all ages will no longer need to be advised to shield.
Children will only be removed from the shielded patient list by their GP or specialist doctor following consultation with the child and their family. Specialists and GPs will be asked to contact children and their families to discuss this over the summer. Collapse
40,000 Telford & Wrekin businesses contacted about NHS Test and Trace System
2 DAYS AGO - NEARLY 4,000 businesses have been contacted by Telford and Wrekin Council with information about Expand
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Shropshire Fire Brigade increase in substantiated complaints
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Telford taxi driver hit and 'racially abused' by passenger
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Telford & Wrekin Council concerned fraudsters will exploit coronavirus pandemic
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Lucy welcomes the Government's £30 billion Plan for Jobs
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West Mercia custody checks go digital
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Bulky waste collection resumes in Telford & Wrekin
1 DAY AGO - Telford & Wrekin Council's bulky waste collection service has resumed today (7 July), with safety Expand
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Telford & Wrekin Council to reopen outdoor gyms
2 DAYS AGO - Outdoor gyms across the borough are set for a phased re-opening from Friday 10th July following Expand
2 DAYS AGO - Outdoor gyms across the borough are set for a phased re-opening from Friday 10th July following new Government guidelines released last week. Collapse
Concerns over Telford community hub
2 DAYS AGO - A community facility has “lost all sources of income” during the coronavirus pandemic and Expand
2 DAYS AGO - A community facility has “lost all sources of income” during the coronavirus pandemic and lockdown, and may be unable to reopen without financial and administrative help, a parish council report says. Collapse
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