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Women's Health Hub Menopause Events

We're pleased to announce a series of menopause events from our Women's Health Hub, brought to you in collaboration with Community Resource and Shropshire Council.

Menopause Awareness Events

Monday 7 July, 6.30pm - 8.30pm @ Ludlow Mascall Centre

Wednesday 9 July, 10.30am - 12.30pm @ Bishop's Castle Community Hospital

Wednesday 16 July, 6.30pm - 8.30pm @ Mayfair Community Centre in Church Stretton

Wednesday 10 September, 10.00am - 12.00pm @ Mayfair Community Centre in Church Stretton

All events are free and open to South West Shropshire PCN patients. They include information on:

  • The wide range of symptoms of menopause and perimenopause
  • The risks and benefits of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
  • Lifestyle changes to improve your symptoms
  • Resources which provide support for people in this phase of life

Each event also includes a recorded Q&A session with Dr Deborah Shepherd and a free gentle yoga taster session.

To book your place, call 01743 360641 or email healthevents@community-resource.org.uk


Published on 14th May 2025

Prescription Charges To Rise From 1 May 2024

Full details of the new charges from 1 May 2024 can be found on the link below but the key changes are in the table below.
 
                                                                     Current charge                   Charge from 1 May 2024
Single item                                                            £9.65                                       £9.90
3-month PPC                                                        £31.25                                     £32.05
12-month PPC                                                    £111.60                                   £114.50
HRT PPC                                                              £19.30                                     £19.80
 
If you pay for your prescriptions and have one perscription every 28 days it is cheaper to apply online for a 12 month PPC.
 

Published on 10th Apr 2024

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