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Small Choices, Big Difference: ‘Think Which Service’ Returns for Winter

As winter approaches, health and care partners across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin are once again joining forces to help residents stay well and use NHS services wisely.

The ‘Think Which Service’ campaign encourages everyone to take simple steps to protect their health, make informed choices about where to seek help, and play their part in easing winter pressures. It forms part of the wider ‘Think’ initiative, which also includes ‘Think Vaccination’.

How everyone can help:

Get vaccinated – protect yourself and others against flu and COVID-19.
Practise self-care – keep warm, eat well, stay active, and keep basic medicines at home.
Choose the right service – self-care, pharmacy, NHS 111, Minor Injury Units, or GP for non-emergencies; A&E or 999 only for life-threatening emergencies.
Check in on others – particularly older or vulnerable neighbours, friends, or family.

Small choices can make a big difference, helping our communities stay well and supporting the NHS to care for those who need it most.

To find out more, visit: ThinkWhichService.co.uk

Or watch Dr Jess Harvey, GP talk about the campaign in the launch video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=569LGukEL3Q

Published on 18th Dec 2025

A Winter support Service is available to you with Shropshire Council

At this time of year, the cost of living can really start to bite and our mental health can take the brunt of the

darker and colder days.

If you need support, then we are ready to help .

Support available includes:

•Mental health support

•Wellbeing check in and chat service

•Companionship for isolated or lonely people

•Support with shopping and delivery

•Support with medication delivery

•Signposting towards meal provision

•Cost of living advice and support

•Connectivity into wider support across the community, voluntary and public sector

For more information see: https://orlo.uk/WNM0w

or contact 0345 6789012

Published on 18th Dec 2025

Make Health a Gift This Christmas

Make Health a Gift This Christmas—Don’t Skip Screening!

The holidays are for joy, family, and festive treats—but your health is truly the greatest gift. Cancer screening helps detect issues early, when they’re easiest to treat.

If you’ve received a screening invite, don’t delay—during the festive hustle is the perfect time to book. It’s quick, easy, and could save your life.

Know your screening options:
Breast: For women aged 50–71 – https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/breast-screening-mammogram/
Cervical: For individuals aged 25–64 – https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/cervical-screening/
Bowel: Ages 50–74 – https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/bowel-cancer-screening/

Make health part of your holiday celebration. Book your appointment or return your kit today—it could be the most meaningful gift you give yourself.

#HealthyHolidays #ScreeningSavesLives #FestiveWellbeing
#PreventionIsPower #HolidayHealth

Published on 18th Dec 2025

Patient Information

Weight Loss Injections

From late June 2025, general practices will start prescribing Mounjaro weight loss injections through NHS channels but only to patients in prioritised cohorts set by NHS England.

Alveley Medical Practice will not provide prescriptions, monitoring, screening and safety checks for registered patient receiving weight loss injections privately.

Please refer to your private provider.

Thank you

Alveley Medical Practice

Published on 25th Apr 2025