Shrewsbury and Telford General News and posts

SaTH Charity encourages you to raise a cuppa and join in the NHS Big Tea

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Charity (SaTH Charity) is inviting people in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and Powys to join the biggest NHS tea party yet by hosting their own NHS Big Tea on the health service’s 74th birthday. Led by NHS Charities Together, the NHS Big Tea on Tuesday 5 July, brings the nation together to celebrate the birthday of [...]

SaTH Charity encourages you to raise a cuppa and join in the NHS Big Tea2022-06-09T13:48:11+01:00

Trust recognises dedication of its volunteers

1 June 2022 The Trust, which runs the county’s two acute hospitals, will be celebrating the difference volunteers make and thanking them for all their time and dedication during Volunteers’ Week. The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust’s (SaTH) 294 volunteers touch every corner of the hospitals, dedicating over 1,000 hours of service each week across 30 different roles. Volunteers [...]

Trust recognises dedication of its volunteers2022-06-06T12:31:09+01:00

Degree apprenticeship gives Trust staff chance to realise nurse dream

24 May 2022 The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) is developing a career pathway for staff to realise their dream of becoming Registered Nurses. Healthcare Assistants (HCAs) at SaTH now have the opportunity to progress from HCA to Nursing Associate before doing the ‘Top-up’ Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship programme and qualifying to become a Registered Nurse. The first [...]

Degree apprenticeship gives Trust staff chance to realise nurse dream2022-05-24T14:49:07+01:00

Baroness officially opens hospital Ophthalmology Unit

20 May 2022 Photo Credit: Shropshire Star The Ophthalmology Unit at a county hospital has been officially opened by the Baroness Finlay of Llandaff. She unveiled a plaque at the opening of the Cataract Suite, which is part of the £2 million unit at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH), on Friday 20 May. The Cataract Suite, which is part [...]

Baroness officially opens hospital Ophthalmology Unit2022-05-23T12:43:32+01:00

Cutting edge research celebrated at SaTH

20 May 2022 The Trust that runs Shropshire’s two acute hospitals is showcasing the life-changing impact research has on medicine as it celebrates International Clinical Trials Day. The Trust that runs Shropshire’s two acute hospitals is showcasing the life-changing impact research has on medicine as it celebrates International Clinical Trials Day. Clinical Trials Day (Friday 20 May) is celebrated around [...]

Cutting edge research celebrated at SaTH2022-05-20T10:49:18+01:00

Critical incident at PRH stood down

14 May 2022 The critical incident at Princess Royal Hospital in Telford, which was declared on Thursday, was stood down today at 12.35pm. Due to the hard work and close co-operation of all involved, all services have been resumed as normal. Thank you for your patience.

Critical incident at PRH stood down2022-05-14T14:34:47+01:00

SaTH celebrates theatre staff on ODP Day

13 May 2022 We will be celebrating the roles of Operating Department Practitioners (ODP) during ODP Day on Saturday (14 May). Patients will very often not be aware that it is an ODP who will provide skilled care for them from the moment they arrive in the operating theatre department to when they are discharged from the recovery room. This [...]

SaTH celebrates theatre staff on ODP Day2022-05-13T16:01:35+01:00

SaTH celebrates nursing colleagues on Nurses’ Day

12 May 2022 Nursing teams at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) are being celebrated today (12 May) to mark Nurses’ Day. The Trust that runs Shropshire’s two acute hospitals is saying a big ‘thank you’ to its 2,088 nurses by spending the day recognising and rewarding their hard work and dedication. This year, staff at the Trust [...]

SaTH celebrates nursing colleagues on Nurses’ Day2022-05-12T11:54:31+01:00

International Day of the Midwife: Interview with Alice Jones, Student Midwife

This International Midwives Day (5 May), we spoke with Alice Jones, a Student Midwife working in Maternity Services at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Trust. Alice shared why she wants to become a midwife, her favourite parts about her role and much more. Why did you decide to pursue midwifery? “I always wanted to be a midwife, I think I [...]

International Day of the Midwife: Interview with Alice Jones, Student Midwife2022-05-05T10:51:16+01:00

Where to go if you’re feeling unwell this Early May Bank Holiday

29 April 2022 An article from the Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin Integrated Care System: Just in case you need medical help this May Bank Holiday weekend, it’s important to know which service is best suited to your needs. Your GP practice may be closed on Monday 2 May, but a range of NHS services are still available depending on your [...]

Where to go if you’re feeling unwell this Early May Bank Holiday2022-04-29T16:57:47+01:00