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Norton in Hales Cardiac Defibrillator: Public Access

Norton in Hales Cardiac Defibrillator: Public Access

A cardiac defibrillator is located in a yellow cabinet on the front wall of The Hind's Head and is available for use in the event of a cardiac arrest incident. Although the village has its own team of trained operators who are alerted by the Ambulance Service, members of the public can also access the defibrillator in such an emergency. It should be noted that the unit provides recorded instructions, is self-regulating and cannot harm a patient. In the event of a cardiac emer

Sat 26th - 29th Sept - Ginger & Spice Festival, Market Drayton

Sat 26th - 29th Sept - Ginger & Spice Festival, Market Drayton

The award winning Ginger and Spice Festival is making a welcome return this September for a four day celebration of all things ginger & spice related during British Food Fortnight. Set in and around the centre of the medieval Shropshire town, Market Drayton, the festival celebrates the town’s culinary heritage with links to the ancient spice routes and what is thought to be the oldest gingerbread in the country! The fun packed, four day festival, includes an abundance of spec

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NHS 111 number switch information and resources

NHS 111 number switch information and resources

From Tuesday, 17 July, 2018, patients across Shropshire who need urgent out-of-hours medical help or advice will need to call 111. The NHS 111 service will replace the current out-of-hours telephone access service provided by Shropdoc in line with national policy to provide a consistent, integrated approach to urgent care; but any patients that need to see a clinician out-of-hours will still be seen by a local GP or other appropriate clinician. #news #information