Borough of Telford & Wrekin

Health and medical advice

An elderly person being cared for
Telford & Wrekin Council does not provide medical advice. However we have listed some links to useful websites where you should be able to find the information you need.

You can find details of NHS services in Telford and Wrekin, keeping you and your family well, breastfeeding support, getting your five a day, immunisations and vaccines, as well as information on swine flu and sexual health issues at the NHS Telford and Wrekin website *(opens new window).

NHS Direct - is a 24-hour health advice and information service provided by the NHS. It provides confidential access to medical information, guidance and reassurance through a range of interactive services. These include an expert telephone advice line and detailed web resources.

0845 4647
NHS Direct *(opens new window)

Shropdoc - Shropshire Doctors Co-operative Ltd (Shropdoc) provides general medical services when your own surgery is closed during evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

08444 06 88 88
ShropDoc *(opens new window)

Visit the NHS website *(opens new window) to locate your nearest; doctor, emergency and urgent care unit, hospital, dentist, pharmacy, optician.

GP surgeries in Telford and Wrekin (pdf 29Kb) *(opens new window)

Health and adult social care services, whether provided by the NHS, local authorities, private companies or voluntary organisations are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

To find out more about CQC and local services that are registered with CQC, view the Care Quality Commission website* (opens new window).