28 September 2023 We would like to inform our patients and their families and carers that we are temporarily unable to provide our usual catering service at Princess Royal Hospital in Telford. We are continuing to prioritise patient meals throughout this time. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. This follows the identification of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete [...]
Improving the care and experience for our patients is a key priority for our Trust and our commitment to research, innovation and improvement is part of that journey. In the past year, more than 600 patients have taken part in 177 research studies at the Trust and we are celebrating this as part of our first ever Research, Innovation and [...]
The British Medical Association (BMA) is taking strike action involving consultants and junior doctors, and from 19-23 September and then again from 2-5 October, a number of NHS trusts, including The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, will be affected. Full details of the strike action can be found at our website, www.sath.nhs.uk The safety of our patients is paramount [...]
Health and care services across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin are under extreme pressure, so we are asking our local communities to please choose the right service for their health needs. This will really help to reduce the pressure and ensure that everyone is getting the right care, in the right place as quickly as possible. We are managing high numbers [...]
This week, we have seen sunshine and rising temperatures with the warm weather set to carry on into the weekend. With such weather, I would like to remind you and those that you care for to follow guidance. Our advice to you during this hot weather is to keep safe by drinking plenty of fluids, staying in the shade and [...]
Developing career pathways is one of the many ways in which we support colleagues working at the Trust to progress in their roles. I am pleased that three of our support workers in maternity services will be starting a Midwifery Degree Apprenticeship for the first time. At the end of the three-year programme they will be qualified midwives. The theory [...]
Work is progressing well on the new £24 million planned care hub at Princess Royal Hospital (PRH), which will transform patient care by providing modernised theatres and dedicated recovery areas. It will enable day case surgery services to be provided all year round, meaning patients will benefit from shorter waiting times and fewer cancellations. You may also have noticed work [...]
17 August 2023 An update from our colleagues at NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin As part of the local Outpatients Programme, new initiatives are being put in place to improve people’s experiences of services in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin. The focus of the Outpatients Programme is on planned care happening in a hospital or clinic where people do not need [...]
There is still time to nominate hospital heroes who you think have gone above and beyond as part of our annual Trust Celebratory Awards. In partnership with the Shropshire Star, the Trust is asking communities to nominate their hospital heroes for the Public Recognition Award. Why not nominate one of our colleagues or teams for the fantastic work that they [...]
Later this week we will see further strike action by junior doctors and we would like to reassure you that we are doing all that we can to lessen the impact on our communities. We are working alongside our healthcare partners to manage the pressures, but you can help by using the right service for your health needs. The ‘Think [...]
