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The festive season may bring sparkle and joy, but for some people it also brings pressure, expectations and disruption.

We are now entering the season when coughs, colds, flu, and other respiratory illnesses become more common.

Winter can be a difficult time for many people - especially for the very young, older adults, and those with long-term health conditions.

At Shropdoc, we’re here to help people across Powys stay well this winter by offering advice, support, and out-of-hours care when it’s needed most.

This week marks the tenth annual MedSafetyWeek; a global campaign aimed at improving the safety of medicines and medical devices through reporting and shared vigilance. The focus of this year’s campaign is how we can all help make medicines safer.

Every October, Cybersecurity Awareness Month serves as a powerful reminder of the shared responsibility we all have in keeping our digital world secure.

Every year on the second Saturday in October, people around the world come together to celebrate World Hospice and Palliative Care Day.

This unified global event raises awareness, recognises the compassionate work of palliative care providers, and advocates for improved access to high-quality end-of-life care.

World Patient Safety Day 2025 will focus on safeguarding the youngest members of society by encouraging clinicians to improve clinical standards for every newborn and child and help to ensure safe, high-quality care from the very beginning of life.