Our Emergency Departments (ED) are extremely busy and our Trust, along with other health and care partners, is urging people to think about which service they opt for when unwell. The Think Which Service Campaign aims to help you to know where to go to get the right advice, support and treatment for your health needs as quickly as possible. [...]
We asked you to nominate a hospital hero from our Trust who had gone the extra mile for the Shropshire Star Public Recognition Award and you sent us in some fantastic contenders – we have now whittled it down to three finalists. The Public Recognition Award is part of our Trust’s Celebratory Awards and is the only category that patients, [...]
We sometimes need to have important conversations about end-of-life care and it helps if staff and relatives can talk in a calm and dedicated space. Last week, a fully refurbished Swan Suite was officially opened by Ward Manager Sharon Angelides and Matron Claire Saphier on wards 15 and 16 at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH). The suite was developed by Jules [...]
Today is the first anniversary of the county’s Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) opening its doors and in that time it has seen more than 72,000 patients. This is an incredible achievement with the number of elective diagnostic tests and scans at the CDC, which is based in Hollinswood House, Stafford Park, Telford, increasing significantly. Feedback we have had from patients [...]
A key milestone has been reached with the plans to improve hospital care for our communities. Signing the contract with Integrated Health Projects (IHP) for the design and build of a modern four-storey building at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) is a major step forward and puts us on the pathway to transforming our health services. VINCI Building and Sir [...]
The first session of the cancer support group Men Like Us was held in Ludlow recently and I am told it went well with 16 men turning up and chatting like old friends by the end of the session. It gives those going along the chance to share experiences, offer emotional and practical support, and provide friendship at a difficult [...]
11 September 2024 I am pleased to share the next date for the Maternity Services open day, which will take place on Saturday 28 September 2024, 10am-3pm at the Shropshire Women and Children’s Centre, part of the Princess Royal Hospital in Telford. Throughout the day, there will be hourly guided tours through our Antenatal Ward, Delivery Suite, Midwife Led [...]
I am pleased to tell you about a new energy facility, solar panels and the insulation measures that are to be introduced at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) as part of a £16.2 million investment. The funding comes from Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme. It will be used to replace and upgrade the current ageing heating infrastructure with modern and more [...]
I would like to say how proud I am of my colleagues whose work to provide better support and care for children and young people, and their families who are receiving care and treatment at our hospitals, has been recognised. Our Children and Young People Team is absolutely fantastic, their commitment and energy to provide the best possible care [...]
Next week will see the Trust’s phlebotomy (blood taking) service at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) relocating to nearby William Farr House. The last patients will be seen at Elizabeth House at RSH tomorrow (Thursday 22 August). The relocation is due to the ongoing construction works for an exciting new four storey hospital expansion as part of our Hospitals Transformation Programme [...]
