Our hospitals are extremely busy at the moment and as Easter approaches, I would like to remind you to think about which service you need should you require any health care. If you are thinking about attending the Emergency Department (ED), please consider whether our emergency department is the right place to go for the care you need. EDs are [...]
With the Easter Bank Holiday approaching, we are encouraging people to plan ahead and ensure that they have their essential prescriptions in time. Your General Practice (GP) will be closed on Good Friday (18 April) and Easter Monday (21 April), so it is important for patients who rely on repeat prescriptions to order them well in advance and to [...]
It is so important that we help our colleagues further their careers at our Trust, so they can provide the best possible care and experience for our patients. Last week, I went along to present certificates to the latest cohort of colleagues who had taken part in the Trust’s Preceptorship Programme. The programme helps our newly registered nurses, nursing associates, [...]
We revealed the positive news last week that specialist teams will be starting work to safely remove Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RACC), which was found in a kitchen area at Princess Royal Hospital (PRH). Our catering and estates teams have worked tirelessly to put in place temporary measures to support our patients, visitors and colleagues who I would like [...]
19 March 2025 Specialist teams will soon begin work to safely remove Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) found in a kitchen area at Telford’s Princess Royal Hospital (PRH). The safety of patients, staff and visitors will be a priority during the work and following completion, the hospital’s restaurant and kitchens will be upgraded, improving the experience for all who [...]
This week I had the pleasure of meeting colleague Jan Meredith who has been shortlisted in the Practice Supervisor of the Year category for the prestigious Student Nursing Times Awards 2025. With an incredible career spanning over four decades, Jan has dedicated her professional life to nursing and education, embodying excellence in both fields. Chatting to her earlier this [...]
6 March 2025 A grateful Shrewsbury grandmother has decided to take on the Manchester Marathon for SaTH Charity’s neonatal fund after her grandson spent eight days on the unit. Tracy Hamer’s grandson Henry was born on Christmas Day last year and needed the support of the Neonatal Team at The Princess Royal Hospital in Telford. Henry was discharged after [...]
Another wave of norovirus is circulating in our communities and we must do all we can to help prevent the spread. It is very important that we follow hygiene guidelines such as cleaning our hands as this will help keep those who are most vulnerable and my colleagues safe. Hand hygiene is one of the most effective ways of [...]
March 5 2025 A pilot study looking at improving mobility and strength to reduce the falls risk of patients was carried out at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. The three-month study ‘Supporting Health Through Movement’ took place on Ward 27. Christina Morgan and Iain Howard pictured with members of staff on Ward 27 Energize Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin, a [...]
We recently welcomed the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) to the Emergency Department (ED) at Princess Royal Hospital (PRH). Regional representatives said that they were impressed with our colleagues for their kindness and passion for their roles. During their visit they spoke to as many people as they could - patients, nurses, consultants and other staff - and the [...]
