North Shropshire Local Care & Living Hub
Welcome to our North Shropshire Community & Care Hub. Here, we share practical advice for families in Whitchurch, Wem, and our surrounding villages—from navigating hospital discharge to celebrating our local rural heritage. Our goal is to help our neighbours live with dignity and independence in the homes they love.
Expanding Our Specialised Care Resources: Why Tailored Support Matters
North Shropshire Homecare is expanding its specialised care resources. Read why tailored, condition-specific support for MS, Parkinson's, and Dementia matters.
If You Used Age UK's Help at Home Service in Shropshire — Here Is What Comes Next
Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin's Help at Home service is facing closure due to funding cuts. If you relied on this service in Whitchurch, Wem or North Shropshire, North Shropshire Homecare can help. Call 01948 411222.
Keeping the Conversation Going: Men’s Health and Independence
Loneliness in older age can be as damaging as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. As we look toward Men's Health Awareness Week, we explore the science of connection and the 'Man Shed' mentality that keeps the gentlemen of Whitchurch and Wem independent.
The Unsung Heroes of North Shropshire: Supporting Our Family Carers on National Carers Week
From Whitchurch to Whixall, thousands of family members—including incredible young carers—provide the heartbeat of our community. We explore the resilience of Shropshire’s 'Unsung Heroes' and how professional respite care supports the health of the entire family unit.
Getting Out and About in Later Life — How Whitchurch and Wem Are Changing for the Better
How accessible is your town? Explore how recent infrastructure updates in Whitchurch and Wem are improving daily life and independence for older residents.
A Massive Congratulations to Alice Allen: Our Newly Qualified Registered Manager!
Join North Shropshire Homecare in congratulating Alice Allen on becoming a CQC Registered Manager! Discover what this means for our local care services.
What the NHS Waiting List Drop Means for North Shropshire Homecare
You may have seen today’s headlines: the NHS has hit its 18-week elective care target, marking the biggest drop in waiting lists in over a decade. But what does a national milestone mean for a resident in Whitchurch or a family in Wem?
Locations: Wem / Whitchurch / Shrewsbury / Whixall / Tilstock / Higher Heath / Prees / Ash / Shropshire
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Our Services: Personal Care / Medication Support / Dementia Care / Companionship / Meal Preparation / Light Housework / Shopping / Security and Welfare Calls / Complex Care / Palliative Care / Physical Disability Support
Conditions We Care For: Spinal Cord injury Care / Parkinson’s Disease Care / Multiple Sclerosis Care / Dementia Care / Stroke Recovery Care / Huntington's Disease Care
Are you a local expert?
Are you a local health professional or community advocate? At North Shropshire Homecare, we believe it takes a village to provide great care. If you have expert advice or a local story that would benefit our neighbours in Whitchurch, Wem, or the surrounding villages, we’d love to hear from you. We welcome guest contributions from local experts that help our community stay safe, healthy, and connected. Click here to read our guidelines on submitting guest posts.