Rising number of patients presenting with flu, Covid and concerns about Strep A, says nursing boss

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Read the latest update from Hayley Flavell, director of nursing at Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust.

There has been an extremely high demand across the health services due to the rising numbers of patients presenting with flu and Covid-19, and also parents of young children contacting NHS services about scarlet fever.

Contact NHS 111 or your GP if you suspect your child has scarlet fever, because early treatment of scarlet fever with antibiotics is important to reduce the risk of complications. If your child has scarlet fever, keep them at home until at least 24 hours after the start of antibiotic treatment to avoid spreading the infection to others.

We’re currently recruiting for 40 Enhanced Care Support Workers within the Trust, which is a fantastic opportunity for anyone wanting to start a career in the NHS or try something different.

 

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