Shrewsbury and Telford General News and posts

‘Significant pressure’ over festive period as further industrial action is planned

19 December 2023 A message from our colleagues at NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin The NHS in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin is working hard to face ‘significant pressure and disruption’ this festive period with further strikes planned. Junior doctors who are members of the British Medical Association (BMA) and the Hospital Consultants and Specialists Association (HCSA) will be striking from [...]

‘Significant pressure’ over festive period as further industrial action is planned2023-12-19T16:41:51+00:00

Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin residents asked to play their part in supporting health and care services this winter

15 December 2023 People living in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin are being urged to play their part in supporting health and care services this winter. The plea comes as health and social care services come under increasing pressure – with the situation expected to become ever more challenging over the festive period. In an open letter, bosses at NHS Shropshire, [...]

Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin residents asked to play their part in supporting health and care services this winter2023-12-15T11:03:50+00:00

Young patient meets the Queen and decorates Clarence House Christmas tree

One of our young patients had an amazing time when he attended a festive gathering at Clarence House and got to meet The Queen. Four-year-old Yasir was invited to visit Clarence House with his mum and his Roald Dahl Nurse Janice, who works at Princess Royal Hospital in Telford. The visit was arranged through Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity, of [...]

Young patient meets the Queen and decorates Clarence House Christmas tree2023-12-19T17:07:43+00:00

Reminder to visitors to keep everyone at our hospitals safe

Could we please remind people if they are visiting our hospitals to take precautions to keep our patients, staff and visitors safe. At this time of year, we see an increase in the number of COVID-19, flu and norovirus (winter vomiting bug) cases. To help prevent the spread of these winter viruses, please take the following precautions if you are [...]

Reminder to visitors to keep everyone at our hospitals safe2023-12-13T16:28:58+00:00

Santa arrives by helicopter to visit children at hospital

12 December 2023 Santa gave his reindeers a rest when he visited the Children’s Unit at the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH), in Telford, arriving in style by helicopter. Christmas can be a really challenging time for patients, especially for children and their families whilst receiving treatment in hospital during the festive period and to bring some extra festive cheer the [...]

Santa arrives by helicopter to visit children at hospital2023-12-19T16:43:34+00:00

New MRI scanner installed at Community Diagnostic Centre

4 December 2023 A new MRI scanner worth nearly £1.4 million has been lifted into place at the county’s first Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC). The state-of-the-art scanner arrived at Hollinswood House, Stafford Park, Telford on Sunday 3 December and will provide fast and detailed examinations for patients. An MRI scan can be used to examine almost any part of [...]

New MRI scanner installed at Community Diagnostic Centre2024-03-07T13:44:04+00:00

Trust nurse’s special honour to meet King

30 November 2023 A Senior Charge Nurse at the Trust, which runs the county’s acute hospitals, said it was an honour to attend a Buckingham Palace reception hosted by the King.  Jan Bacani, a Senior Charge Nurse for Critical Care at Princess Royal Hospital in Telford was nominated to represent the Midlands region at the celebration. More than 400 international [...]

Trust nurse’s special honour to meet King2023-11-30T12:27:43+00:00

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 Express2024-03-07T13:47:09+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 facility2024-03-07T13:47:31+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 Directors2023-11-27T14:29:17+00:00