28 May 2021 A patient has been applauded off a ward by a ‘guard of honour’ following 178 days in hospital after contracting COVID-19. And Stuart Tyrer had a message for staff at the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Telford as he finally headed home: “Thank you for saving my life.” Stuart, 55, from Leegomery, Telford, was admitted to the [...]
27 May 2021 Two fundraising efforts have been set up to support the Intensive Therapy Unit (ITU) at the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Telford in memory of a patient who sadly lost his battle against COVID-19. Steve Fisher Steve Fisher died in March after spending four weeks at PRH. Steve’s wife, Marsha, works in the Endoscopy Unit [...]
25 May 2021 NHS Charities Together, the charity founded by Sir Captain Tom Moore, has offered support worth £222,766 for third sector organisations in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin to support those leaving hospital. The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust Charity (SaTH Charity), the lead charity for Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, invited bids from 200 local groups and charities to [...]
30 April 2021 Healthcare leaders across Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin are urging people to attend their second dose vaccination appointment when they are invited so, they can join the millions of people who are helping to protect themselves and others. Over 384,432 doses (including second doses) of the COVID-19 vaccination have been given to people in Shropshire and Telford [...]
28 April 2021 Parents and guardians of babies receiving care on the Neonatal Unit at the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Telford will be able to spend time with their baby whenever they want after restrictions brought in due to the COVID-19 pandemic were relaxed. Two parents, or a parent and named guardian, are now able to visit the [...]
13 April 2021 Local health leaders in Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin are urging people observing the holy month of Ramadan not to delay having their COVID-19 vaccine if they are eligible. Having the vaccine when it is offered by the NHS is the safest and most effective way to protect ourselves, our families and those most at risk from [...]
26 March 2021 A temporary change in the opening hours will be put in place at the Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin COVID-19 vaccination centres due to the well-publicised reduction in national vaccine supply. Supplies are said to be reducing from Thursday, 1 April for a period of 3-4 weeks and Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin's appointment system is being [...]
9 March 2021 Vaccination is widely recognised as the fastest route out of the COVID-19 pandemic – but a robust testing regime is also vital to the full restoration of all health services. Early in the pandemic, a testing service was established in Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin. That service now provides tests for patients ahead of planned surgery and [...]
8 March 2021 The battle to beat coronavirus in Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin is being boosted with nearly 1,000 new staff members recruited to join the area’s vaccination service. Vaccinators, Healthcare Assistants, Administrators and Car Park Marshalls are all being brought in to join the team on the COVID-19 frontline. They arrive at a key time for the vaccination [...]
23 February 2021 From today, unpaid carers aged 18-64 can book a COVID-19 vaccination appointment via the national booking system without receiving a letter. To be eligible, they need to be in receipt of carer’s allowance. They can book online at: www.nhs.uk/covid-vaccination or call 119 free of charge, between 7am and 11pm, seven-days-a-week. Carers aged 18-64 who do not receive [...]
