Claire Dunn, Author at SaTH

New Neurology referrals to SaTH to be temporarily referred to Wolverhampton from Tuesday 28 March 2017

27 March 2017 Neurology Services at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) will be temporarily unavailable to new referrals from Tuesday (28 March 2017). The service has experienced some difficulties in managing the demand of referrals. SaTH currently has two Consultant Neurologists supported by one Locum. The national average is one Neurologist per 80,000 people, which would equate [...]

New Neurology referrals to SaTH to be temporarily referred to Wolverhampton from Tuesday 28 March 2017Claire Dunn2017-03-28T08:37:42+01:00

Continuing to improve maternity services in Shropshire

24 March 2017 Simon Wright, Chief Executive at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, looks at the Trust’s work in improving Maternity Services How does the NHS help families when the most tragic of events happens…a baby dies? Simon Wright Honesty, compassion, kindness, support, humanity and learning must surely all feature strongly in any response. Our maternity [...]

Continuing to improve maternity services in ShropshireClaire Dunn2017-04-27T08:54:12+01:00

Trust announces plans to go smoke-free

22 March 2017 Proposals are being put forward to make Shropshire’s two acute hospitals smoking-free areas by the end of the year. The move is part of The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust’s (SaTH) mission to help the people it serves become the healthiest half million on the planet. Smoking is the largest single preventable cause of ill health [...]

Trust announces plans to go smoke-freeClaire Dunn2017-03-22T12:47:14+00:00

Couple pen heartfelt poem to thank staff who helped their dreams come true

20 March 2017 Helen and Patrick Snodgrass with Stanley and Heidi. A couple from North Shropshire who were told they couldn’t have children have written a poem to thank staff at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) for making their dreams come true. Helen and Patrick Snodgrass, of Peplow, near Hodnet, say their lives were forever changed for the better [...]

Couple pen heartfelt poem to thank staff who helped their dreams come trueClaire Dunn2017-03-20T11:34:07+00:00

Second dementia-friendly café to open at SaTH

20 March 2017 A second café for people living with dementia is to open at the Trust which runs Shropshire’s two acute hospitals. The Golden Moments café will open at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) on Tuesday 4 April. It follows the successful launch of the Precious Times café at the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Telford, which is held [...]

Second dementia-friendly café to open at SaTHClaire Dunn2017-03-20T09:34:05+00:00

Trust marks Nutrition and Hydration Week with an awareness event

17 March 2017 Staff at Shropshire’s two acute hospitals have been marking Nutrition and Hydration Week by educating people about the importance of a good diet. Speech and Language Therapists and Dietitians with the stand With around three million people in the UK at risk of malnutrition, the aim of the week (March 13-17) is to raise awareness [...]

Trust marks Nutrition and Hydration Week with an awareness eventClaire Dunn2017-03-17T10:02:26+00:00

Improving communication with patients

14 March 2017 The Away Team involved in the Rapid Process Improvement Week, including patient representative Lin Stapely and her Guide Dog Woody. “When I receive a letter confirming a hotel booking it is clear, concise and useful. I am instantly made to feel important and my confidence levels in that organisation soar.” These are the words of [...]

Improving communication with patientsClaire Dunn2017-03-14T09:41:26+00:00

Hospital ward launches #endPJparalysis campaign

13 March 2017 Staff on a Ward at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) have launched a campaign which is designed to help patients recover more quickly – by simply maintaining their daily routine. Clare Walsgrove (left) , Matron on Ward 32, and Zoe Day, Ward Manager, with patientJames Holloway. The campaign, called #SaTHendPJparalysis, has been launched by staff [...]

Hospital ward launches #endPJparalysis campaignClaire Dunn2017-03-13T13:20:29+00:00

Trust shines the light on healthcare scientists

Friday 10 March 2017 They are some of the unsung heroes of the NHS – many working behind the scenes to help provide the best care possible for patients. This week the spotlight is shining on healthcare scientists, who work in a range of roles to support patients. Healthcare Science Week runs from 10 – 19 March 2017 as part [...]

Trust shines the light on healthcare scientistsClaire Dunn2017-03-10T09:52:45+00:00

New Director of Nursing and Quality appointed

8 March 2017 A new Director of Nursing and Quality has been appointed at the Trust which runs Shropshire’s two acute hospitals. Deirdre Fowler Deirdre Fowler has been appointed to the role at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, which runs the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and the Princess Royal Hospital, in Telford. Deirdre, who is currently Director [...]

New Director of Nursing and Quality appointedClaire Dunn2017-03-08T15:50:58+00:00

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