Monthly Archives: March 2021

Where to Get Medical Help During Easter Bank Holiday

GP practices will be closed over the Easter bank holiday (Friday 2nd, April to Monday 5th, April 2021), NHS Shropshire and NHS Telford and Wrekin Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) say NHS services including GP appointments are available.

“The NHS is here for you if you need us, and different services are available depending on the medical help required.

For non-emergency health concerns, contact NHS 111 online athttps://111.nhs.uk or call 111, free from landlines and mobile phones. This service is available 24 hours a day, including bank holidays. Callers will be directed to where they can get the medical help and advice they need.

Pharmacies also offer health advice and over-the-counter treatments. To check if your local pharmacy is open as normal, or for limited times over the Easter bank holiday, visit the NHS website.

The Minor Injuries Units in Bridgnorth, Ludlow, Oswestry and Whitchurch treat minor injuries such as bites, cuts, foreign bodies in the eyes, nose and ears, minor burns and scalds, sprains and bruises, and wound infections. For opening hours, visit the https://www.shropscommunityhealth.nhs.uk/

Urgent Treatment Centres (UTC), which are located at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and the Princess Royal Hospital in Telford, treat injuries which don’t need emergency treatment. For opening hours, visit the https://www.sath.nhs.uk/wards-services/urgent/

For life threatening emergencies, such as a stroke or heart attack, contact 999.

If you are showing any signs of COVID-19 symptoms such as a high temperature, a new, continuous cough or loss of taste or smell, please stay at home and use the dedicated NHS 111 COVID-19 service online at www.111.nhs.uk/COVID-19 for advice.

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Consultation sessions for family carers of people with learning disabilities.

Start Date:
1st March 2021

End Date:
30th April 2021

Start Time:
0001

End Time:
1700

Telford & Wrekin Council, along with the Learning Disability Partnership and all the member organisations, are determined to do everything they can to make sure that all people with learning disability in Telford and Wrekin live well and enjoy a full life, with as much independence as possible.

They are proud that there is good support for people in Telford and Wrekin, but know there are many things that could be better so want to make these improvements over the next four years. They have limited resources and cannot do everything at once but the draft Learning Disability Strategy (2021 – 2025) sets out the most important things and they will focus on these.

Telford & Wrekin Council want to hear from adults with learning disabilities, families, carers and staff who care for, or work with them. This will enable them to finalise the Strategy and help us enable people with learning disabilities to live well in Telford and Wrekin. 

This consultation has been extended until the 7 May 2021 at 5pm.

How to get involved:

For Adults with Learning Disabilities

How to let us know your views:

  • Email your views to: LDconsultation@telford.gov.ukor
  • Or write to us: Consultation Feedback, Freepost RTKJ-KGJA-ASXU, Organisational Delivery & Development, ALD Engagement, Telford & Wrekin Council, Darby House, Lawn Central, Town Centre, Telford, TF3 4JA.

For Family Members and Family Carers (unpaid) 

Take part in one of the planned virtual sessions:

  • Wednesday 17 March 2021 from 9.30am
  • Wednesday 24 March 2021 from 5.30pm
  • Thursday 1 April 2021 from 3.30pm
  • Monday 19 April 2021 from 12noon
  • Wednesday 21 April 2021 from 5.30pm.

How to let us know your views: Email your views to: LDconsultation@telford.gov.uk.

For people who care for, or work with adults with learning disabilities

Complete the questionnaire at this link: Complete the online questionnaire.

Take part in one of the planned virtual sessions:

  • Tuesday 30 March 2021 from 4pm
  • Friday 16 April 2021 from 3.30pm.

How to let us know your views: Email your views to: LDconsultation@telford.gov.uk.

If you would like to request a paper copy of either questionnaire please contact us on LDconsultation@telford.gov.uk.

The deadline for this consultation has been extended to 5 pm on Friday 7th May 2021

Debt advice services in Shropshire survey-Deadline Extended

Shropshire Voluntary and Community Sector Assembly (VCSA), Shropshire Association of Local Council (SALC) and Shropshire Council are working together to better understand the work taking place in Shropshire to provide debt advice and support those people who may have money worries, debt or facing financial hardship.

They hope this survey will help them to shine a light on the work that is already taking place, help identify gaps, and identify support needs and opportunities to develop further partnerships and collaborative working.

The Feedback and Insight team will support with survey analysis, and the aim is that the results will help form a baseline for future research. This survey is open to everyone.

To enable collaboration for the future, they would be interested to know if you would like to attend a money advice forum where they can share the results of the questionnaire and set out future priorities. In the space at the end of the survey you have opportunity to say if you would like to take part.

The ways you can take part in this survey are:

  • Click this link to go straight to the surveyhttps://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/Debt-Advice-Services-Shropshire-2021
  • A pdf version of the survey is available on request, and if you’d like the survey in an alternative format please use the email below to request a copy and explain any support you need to allow you to respond. You can also respond with any supporting information in writing:

    Email: TellUs@shropshire.gov.uk
    Post: Feedback and Insight team, Shropshire Council, Shirehall, Abbey Foregate, Shropshire SY2 6ND.

Note: The closing date for this survey has been extended to Monday 26th April 2021

Consultation sessions for family carers of people with learning disabilities.

Start Date:
19th April 2021

End Date:
19th April 2021

Start Time:
1200

End Time:
1300

Event title: Consultation sessions for family carers of people with learning disabilities.
Venue: On-line
Weblink: https://www.telford.gov.uk/LD
Name: Telford & Wrekin Integrated Place Partnership
Email: N/A
Telephone: N/A
Event description: This interactive consultation session is for family carers (unpaid) to hear their views on the draft Learning Disability Strategy.

We, along with the Learning Disability Partnership and all the member organisations, are determined to do everything we can to make sure that all people with learning disability in Telford and Wrekin live well and enjoy a full life, with as much independence as possible.

We are proud that there is good support for people in Telford and Wrekin, but we know there are many things that could be better. We want to make these improvements over the next four years. We have limited resources and we cannot do everything at once but the draft Learning Disability Strategy (2021-2025) sets out the most important things and we will focus on these.

To register for this event click here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/telford-and-wrekin-learning-disability-consultation-family-carer-sessions-tickets-142239814113?aff=erelexpmlt

This event is also taking place on:

  • Wednesday 21st April at 1730

For more information on the consultation please visit www.telford.gov.uk/LD

The deadline for this consultation has been extended to Friday 7th May 2021

Tinnitus Support Group

Start Date:
19th May 2021

End Date:
19th May 2021

Start Time:
1900

End Time:
2030

Event title: Tinnitus Support Group
Venue: On-line
Weblink: https://www.signal.org.uk/
Name: Signal
Email: tinnitus@signal.org.uk
Telephone: N/A
Event description: We are delighted to offer a regular online support group to anyone who is experiencing tinnitus across the UK and beyond.

These sessions are FREE of charge. However, if you are able to, we ask that you make a small donation via the following Paypal link: https://paypal.me/Signal21

To take part, you will need internet access, a PC, laptop, mobile device or tablet . We will be using the application “Zoom” and will send you a link and joining instructions prior to the session.

We have a limited number of slots available so please book early to avoid disappointment. You can also email tinnitus@signal.org.uk for more information.

To book your place, register at this link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/online-tinnitus-support-group-19th-may-tickets-141117362831?aff=ebdssbonlinesearch

Tinnitus Support Group – Mindfulness Session & Guest Speaker

Start Date:
29th April 2021

End Date:
29th April 2021

Start Time:
1100

End Time:
1230

Event title: Tinnitus Support Group -Mindfulness Session & Guest Speaker
Venue: On-line
Weblink: https://www.signal.org.uk/
Name: Signal
Email: tinnitus@signal.org.uk
Telephone: N/A
Event description: We are delighted to offer a regular online support group to anyone who is experiencing tinnitus across the UK and beyond.

This session we will welcome Penny McCarthy for a special session on Mindfulness.

These sessions are FREE of charge. However, if you are able to, we ask that you make a small donation via the following Paypal link: https://paypal.me/Signal21

To take part, you will need internet access, a PC, laptop, mobile device or tablet . We will be using the application “Zoom” and will send you a link and joining instructions prior to the session.

We have a limited number of slots available so please book early to avoid disappointment. You can also email tinnitus@signal.org.uk for more information.

Book your place by clicking on this link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/online-tinnitus-support-group-ft-mindfulness-session-guest-speaker-tickets-145284743579?aff=ebdssbonlinesearch

Selfie (15) with subtitles

Start Date:
23rd April 2021

End Date:
23rd May 2021

Start Time:
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End Time:
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Event title: Selfie (15) with subtitles
Venue: On-line
Weblink: http://www.oldmarkethall.co.uk/
Name: Old Market Hall
Email: info@oldmarkethall.co.uk
Telephone: 01743 281281
Event description: AVAILABLE NOW TO WATCH ONLINE AT HOME

About the film: Like a whole series of Black Mirror in one film, these five darkly humorous, interlinking stories explore our increasing dependence upon digital media. Cyberstalking, social media, online shopping, swipe dating, vlogging – all come under its insightful gaze. Given our increased reliance on technology to stay connected under the current Covid-19 lockdown, this is a wry commentary on the tyranny of internet connections and screens.

Tristan Aurouet, Thomas Bidegain, Tristan Aurouet, Cyril Gelblat, Vianney Lebasque
(2019) FRA The film lasts 1 hour and 48 minutes.
Elsa Zylberstein, Fanny Sidney, Julia Piaton
French with English Subtitles

Cost: £9.99 | 25% OFF with promocode SHREW25
Available for 48 hours from purchase until Sunday 23 May 2021

Book your tickets at this link: https://watch.yourscreen.net/film/selfie/

In partnership with YourScreen. By purchasing an online ticket, you will be directly supporting the Old Market Hall. Revenue will be split between the distributor and the venue.

Consultation sessions for people with learning disabilities run by Taking Part.

Start Date:
20th April 2021

End Date:
20th April 2021

Start Time:
1500

End Time:
1600

Event title: Consultation sessions for people with learning disabilities run by Taking Part.
Venue: On-line
Weblink: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/people-with-learning-disabilities-sessions-part-of-ld-consultation-tickets-142901982677?aff=erelexpmlt
Name: Telford & Wrekin Integrated Place Partnership
Email: N/A
Telephone: N/A
Event description: This interactive consultation session is for people with learning disabilities to explore what the strategy means to them and what is missing.

The session will be run on Microsoft Teams by Taking Part on behalf of the consultation.
To register for this event click here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/people-with-learning-disabilities-sessions-part-of-ld-consultation-tickets-142901982677?aff=erelexpmlt

This event is FREE
For more information on the consultation please visit www.telford.gov.uk/LD

This session also takes place on Thursday 8th April 2021 at 11 am. Click here for details https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/people-with-learning-disabilities-sessions-part-of-ld-consultation-tickets-142901956599?aff=erelpanelorg

The deadline for this consultation has been extended to Friday 7th May 2021

Consultation sessions for family carers of people with learning disabilities.

Start Date:
1st April 2021

End Date:
1st April 2021

Start Time:
1530

End Time:
1630

Event title: Consultation sessions for family carers of people with learning disabilities.
Venue: On-line
Weblink: https://www.telford.gov.uk/LD
Name: Telford & Wrekin Integrated Place Partnership
Email: N/A
Telephone: N/A
Event description: This interactive consultation session is for family carers (unpaid) to hear their views on the draft Learning Disability Strategy.

We, along with the Learning Disability Partnership and all the member organisations, are determined to do everything we can to make sure that all people with learning disability in Telford and Wrekin live well and enjoy a full life, with as much independence as possible.

We are proud that there is good support for people in Telford and Wrekin, but we know there are many things that could be better. We want to make these improvements over the next four years. We have limited resources and we cannot do everything at once but the draft Learning Disability Strategy (2021-2025) sets out the most important things and we will focus on these.

To register for this event click here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/telford-and-wrekin-learning-disability-consultation-family-carer-sessions-tickets-142239804083?aff=erelexpmlt

This event is FREE

This event is also taking place on:

  • Monday 19th April at 12 noon and
  • Wednesday 21st April at 1730

For more information on the consultation please visitwww.telford.gov.uk/LD

The deadline for this consultation has been extended to Friday 7th May 2021

Consultation sessions for people who work with or support people with learning disabilities

Start Date:
30th March 2021

End Date:
30th March 2021

Start Time:
1600

End Time:
1700

Event title: Consultation sessions for people who work with or support people with learning disabilities
Venue: On-line
Weblink: www.telford.gov.uk/LD
Name: Telford & Wrekin Council
Email: N/A
Telephone: N/A
Event description: This interactive consultation session is for people who work with or support people with learning disabilities to hear their views on the draft Learning Disability Strategy.

We, along with the Learning Disability Partnership and all the member organisations, are determined to do everything we can to make sure that all people with learning disability in Telford and Wrekin live well and enjoy a full life, with as much independence as possible.

We are proud that there is good support for people in Telford and Wrekin, but we know there are many things that could be better. We want to make these improvements over the next four years. We have limited resources and we cannot do everything at once but the draft Learning Disability Strategy (2021-2025) sets out the most important things and we will focus on these.

To register for this event use the link on this pagehttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/telford-and-wrekin-learning-disability-consultation-professional-sessions-tickets-142242496135?aff=erelexpmlt

There is no charge for this event.

There is another opportunity to attend this event on Friday 16th April 2021
For more information on the consultation please visit www.telford.gov.uk/LD