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Swine Flu Information
April 30, 2009

For further information on the Swine Flu please telephone the Swine Flu Information line on 0800 151 3513 or visit the Health Protection Agency web site at www.hpa.org.uk
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“Out of Hours concerns do not apply here” say GPs
April 01, 2009

Responding to The Healthcare Commission report published today which expresses concern about the provision of mental health services to the elderly population in England, Dr Russell Muirhead, Chair of Shropdoc - the out of hours GP provider - said the organisation treated the elderly and people with mental health issues as a high priority.
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Excellence Attracts Shropdoc Visit
February 16, 2009

Shropshire’s medical care cooperative, Shropdoc, hosted a visit from Northern Ireland this week to advise on best practice in patient care.
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Members of SETRUST are pictured with Elaine Edwards and Emmanuel Le Goff from Shropdoc

Shropdoc Weathers Winter Virus
December 30, 2008

Over the Christmas Holiday, Shropdoc handled a surge of patient calls generated by the combined Influenza and Norovirus infections which are gripping the whole country.
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Christmas Reminder for Patients
December 18, 2008

Patients across Shropshire and mid-Wales are being reminded to ensure they have adequate medication this Christmas.
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PCTs Praised for Forward Thinking
November 11, 2008

Shropdoc, the Shropshire based medical service, has praised both Telford & Wrekin and Shropshire Primary Care Trusts for their “forward thinking and joined up approach to care” following the Excellence in Service Awards announced recently.
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Shropdoc Focus Group
September 16, 2008

Shropdoc, the medical and out-of-hours service, held the latest of its listening panels or focus groups in Telford this week after a successful series of events across the area it covers.
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Nurse Director, Elaine Edwards and Shropdoc Lay Member David Morrell listening to Telford CVS

Shropdoc Logo Reflects New Organisation
December 01, 2008

Shropdoc, the Shropshire based medical service, has launched its new logo this week.
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Chair of Shropdoc, Dr Russell Muirhead with the new Shropdoc logo

Shropdoc Speeds up Shropshire Physio
April 18, 2008

Early results from a year-long pilot of telephone triage for physiotherapy patients in Shropshire show that waiting times can be cut significantly by having direct contact with patients in the time between referral and treatment.
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IT Improves Patient Care
April 21, 2008

Shropdoc is installing a brand new state-of-the-art IT and call handling system which is set to revolutionise the way the organisation responds to patient enquiries.
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