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Help and advice with your wellbeing

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Things to see and do in the borough that can improve the way you feel...

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Award winning parks

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Nature reserves

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Golf

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Angling pools

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Allotments

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Playgrounds

Top tips, advice and support to help you live a happy and healthy lifestyle...

Year of wellbeing

We are helping people improve how they feel with practical tips and advice. Sign up and make your pledge to improve your wellbeing.

Healthy lifestyles

Our Healthy Lifestyles service can help you to live a healthier life, make the changes you want to make and improve how you feel.

Independent Living Centre

Do you need advice on the solutions available to help you live more independently at home? Come down and try them out!

View concessions, discounts and offers available to help you save money...

Telford Loyalty Card (TLC)

Get access to leisure discounts and special promotions at our leisure centres across the borough. Find out how to register for your TLC today!

National discount schemes

You can find a range of national discounts on the Help for Households website. Businesses across the country have got together to offer extra help with the cost of living crisis.

Concessionary travel

People aged 66 and over, or with specific disabilities, are entitled to concessionary travel in Telford and Wrekin, including free travel on local buses at certain times.

Bulk collection service

We have introduced cheaper charges and discounts to help our residents dispose of their bulky items, plus free collection for people who are elderly or disabled.

Re-use household items

Are your household items in good condition? Before you throw them away please consider giving them a second life by donating them to charity.

Get in touch with someone that can help...

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Mental Health Access team

If you are worried about your mental health and would like to talk about your concerns, please contact the Access team.

Telford Mind

Telford Mind work to promote recovery, providing high quality services for people who experience mental health issues.

Telford Samaritans

Whatever you're going through, a Samaritan will face it with you. They can support you 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Every Mind Matters - NHS

Expert advice and practical tips to help you look after your mental health and wellbeing, so discover what works for you.

Find a new career path...

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Job Box

Connecting people and jobs in Telford and Wrekin. Job Box offers support to help you find employment.

Access to Work - GOV.UK

If you have a mental health condition or a disability, Access to Work can help support you to get a job or stay in work.

WM Jobs

At WM Jobs you will find a range of public sector opportunities to suit whatever stage you are at in your career!

Jobcentre Plus

Jobcentre Plus supports people of working age from welfare into work, and helps employers to fill their vacancies.