Mental Health
IAPT services can support people with mild to moderate mental health issues such as anxiety or low mood. Please use the links below to self-refer or access support.
Outside of normal working hours if you are experiencing urgent mental health issues that cannot wait until usual working hours, please phone the Access Service 08081964501.
Counselling Services
Caritas Free Church Counselling Service provide therapeutic 1-to-1 counselling in a calm and relaxed environment. Please call Hayley Lynch on 07824 329339 or email hayley.lynch@caritasshrewsbury.org.uk.
Kooth
Kooth online counselling offer support to young people between the ages of 11-18. There is no referral process or waiting list. You can access support for any issue you may be experiencing. Counsellors are online 365 days a year. Mon-Fri from midday until 10pm & weekend 6pm until 10pm. You can message counsellors 24 hours a day & access fully-moderated support forums, online magazines and other self-help tools.
Children
Toy Lending Library
The Shrewsbury toy lending library is a registered charity run as a toddler group for parents and carers to come along with their children and whilst the children play the adults can socialise.
Toys can be loaned from 50p per week
Venue: Harlescott Community Centre, Kynaston Road (Tuesday 10am – 1pm)
Crowmoor School, Crowmere Road (Monday 9:15am – 11:15am)
For more details please contact:
Email: toy.library@hotmail.co.uk
Kooth
Kooth online counselling offer support to young people between the ages of 11-18. There is no referral process or waiting list. You can access support for any issue you may be experiencing. Counsellors are online 365 days a year. Mon-Fri from midday until 10pm & weekend 6pm until 10pm. You can message counsellors 24 hours a day & access fully-moderated support forums, online magazines and other self-help tools.
Health & Wellbeing
Shrewsbury Ramblers Group
Walking with your local ramblers group can be a great way to exercise and explore your local environment. Rambler walk leaders often know how to get to the most interesting places so you can enjoy all of the health benefits of walking without the worries of getting lost or planning a route.
As a registered charity the Ramblers operate both on a local and national level and aims to encourage walking, protect and maintain rights of way and increase access to open countryside and the coast.
For more details please contact:
Email: ramblers@ramblers.org.uk or shrewsburyramblers2@yahoo.co.uk
Facebook: Shrewsbury Ramblers
Elevate Strength and Balance Classes
Elevate classes are designed to improve strength and balance for local people aged 60+.
Better Health – Get Active – Active 10 & Couch to 5K apps
It’s the perfect time to get active. No matter how much you do, physical activity is good for your body and mind. Adults should aim to be active every day. Some is good – more is better still.
A daily brisk walk can give your body a boost, lift your mood and make everyday activities easier.
Try the NHS Get Active tools, tips and special offers to move more every day.
Sport England
Sport England “We are Undefeatable” recommend “15 ways to move more at home” and “5 in 5”a customisable mini-workout.
Sport England “Join the Movement” – inspiration on getting active at home and outside of home as well as fitness challenges etc.
Canal and River Trust
Canal and river walks near me https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/enjoy-the-waterways/walking
ParkRun
Parkrun is a free, community event where you can walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate. parkrun is 5k and takes place every Saturday morning. junior parkrun is 2k, dedicated to 4-14 year olds and their families, every Sunday morning.
Parkrun is positive, welcoming and inclusive, there is no time limit and no one finishes last. Everyone is welcome to come along.
Love Activity, Hate Exercise?
Campaign by chartered society of physiotherapists including advice for patients with longterm conditions.
STFC Exercise on referral program
The Exercise on Referral Project is for patients within the Shrewsbury Primary Care Network to access a 12-week, free structured exercise programme under the guidance of Shrewsbury Town FC Foundation.
Speech & Language
Community Speech and Language
Please find attached information on speech and language support locally, available Speech, language, communication needs (shropscommunityhealth.nhs.uk) Screening tools (shropscommunityhealth.nhs.uk) Speech, Speech, Language and Communication Needs Pathway | Shropshire Council.
Sexual Health
Sexual Health Service Information
For all sexual health queries, call 0300 404 2996 (Shropshire) or visit the Severn Fields Health Village – Open Clinic website for further information.
Pregnancy
Pregnancy
Pregnant? There’s no need to see a GP – you can self-refer through BadgerNet Maternity Notes System or call 01743261085 to book an appointment with the midwives.
Sleep
Sleepstation
Having trouble sleeping? Sleepstation can provide you with the support and guidance you need to improve your sleep. You can self-refer to the NHS service by calling 0333 800 9404 or visiting their website.
Shropshire Council
Adults who require first-time help, support or advice about social care can contact us on 0345 678 9044 or visit our website First point of contact | Shropshire Council.