News – Page 15

Visitors and colleagues to Princess Royal Hospital benefit from new Market Express

28 November 2023 The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, operator of the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and the Princess Royal Hospital, Telford, today announced that recent facilities upgrades at the Princess Royal Hospital have transformed the hospital’s front entrance and improved the experience for patients, visitors, and colleagues. As part of the upgrade, the Trust also welcomes a dedicated Market [...]

Visitors and colleagues to Princess Royal Hospital benefit from new Market ExpressJemima Hughes2024-03-07T13:47:09+00:00

Renal dialysis services move into new purpose-built community facility

28 November 2023 Renal dialysis services provided from the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Telford have moved to a new purpose-built state of the art facility in the town. From Tuesday 28 November, renal dialysis services will be located in the same building as the new Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC), which opened its doors in October. The facility in Hollinswood [...]

Renal dialysis services move into new purpose-built community facilityEmily Lovell2024-03-07T13:47:31+00:00

Trust seeks new Associate Non-Executive Directors

27 November Would you like to help lead the Trust, which runs the county’s two acute hospitals? The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) is seeking two Associate Non-Executive Directors (ANED) to strengthen its Board. This is a fantastic opportunity for two senior people to share their talents and expertise to make a positive difference to the lives of [...]

Trust seeks new Associate Non-Executive DirectorsLisa Bailey2023-11-27T14:29:17+00:00

A&E departments in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin are ‘under extreme pressure’

22 November 2023 Local health and care leaders are alerting residents that Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin’s A&E departments are under “extreme pressure” due to significant and sustained demand. People are being urged to ‘think which service’ and choose the right service for their needs to help reduce the pressure and make sure everyone can get the care they need as [...]

A&E departments in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin are ‘under extreme pressure’Claire Dunn2023-11-22T16:05:43+00:00

Learning and development at Trust celebrated as new centre opens

22 November 2023 The Trust, which runs the county’s two acute hospitals, has been recognising learners and newly qualified nurses at a special celebration. A Learning and Development Celebration was held as part of The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust’s (SaTH) Recognition Week and more than 200 members of staff were recognised for their fantastic achievements over the last [...]

Learning and development at Trust celebrated as new centre opensLisa Bailey2023-11-22T11:51:33+00:00

Father rides 1967 moped 230 miles across Wales to raise money for SaTH Charity

20 November A father raised nearly £3,000 for a ward at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) by riding his 1967 50cc moped for 230 miles across the 10 highest roads in Wales. Ian Mair was inspired to embark on this challenge for the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) Charity and raise money for Ward 23 (Haematology) at RSH after [...]

Father rides 1967 moped 230 miles across Wales to raise money for SaTH CharityLisa Bailey2023-11-20T15:54:16+00:00

Hospital staff recognised at Trust Awards

17 November 2023 The winner of this year’s Shropshire Star Public Recognition Award has been announced as part of a virtual award ceremony for the Trust which runs the county’s two acute hospitals. Ward 22 Short Stay at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital were crowned the winners in the only category that patients, families and members of the public can nominate and [...]

Hospital staff recognised at Trust AwardsLisa Bailey2023-11-17T11:17:26+00:00

New system to improve care for radiotherapy patients at Trust

16 November 2023 The Trust which runs the county’s acute hospitals is the first in the country to get a state-of-the-art radiotherapy training system, bringing huge benefits for patients and staff. The new system has been installed at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) which is run by The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH), and provides an ‘exceptional level [...]

New system to improve care for radiotherapy patients at TrustLisa Bailey2023-11-20T13:17:29+00:00

Celebrating our Radiography colleagues

8 November 2023 It's World Radiography Day on 8 November. Meet some of our incredible Radiography colleagues... Diagnostic Radiography Andy - Assistant Practitioner Andy started in the Trust as an Imaging Assistant. In 2019/2020 he decided to go back to college to complete English and Maths GCSE . With the Trust’s full support he completed both courses in 2020. [...]

Celebrating our Radiography colleaguesEmily Lovell2023-11-09T12:54:00+00:00

Myeloma patient takes on epic fundraising challenge

8 November 2023 A patient cared for at the Trust which runs the county’s two acute hospitals has cycled 340 miles from Pisa to Rome to raise money for Myeloma UK. Jo Coombes, 55, from Hinstock in Shropshire, was diagnosed with myeloma three years ago at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH), after experiencing a sharp pain whilst [...]

Myeloma patient takes on epic fundraising challengeEmily Lovell2023-11-08T12:42:05+00:00