Shrewsbury and Telford General News and posts
14 May 2021 They play a crucial role behind the closed doors of the theatres. Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs) support the anaesthetic, surgery and recovery teams – and care for patients undergoing surgical procedures – every day at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) and Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Telford. During the pandemic, they saw their roles change with many [...]
12 May 2021 Nursing teams and the care they provide for patients at SaTH are being celebrated today to mark International Nurses’ Day (IND). This year, as well as showcasing the nursing profession to encourage others to join, IND will recognise the contribution made by nurses in all roles, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. COVID-19 has meant that nursing teams [...]
The following press release is being shared on behalf of the Independent Review into Maternity Services at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust: THE INDEPENDENT REVIEW INTO MATERNITY SERVICES AT THE SHREWSBURY AND TELFORD HOSPITAL NHS TRUST WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM STAFF BOTH PAST AND PRESENT The work of the Independent Review continues following the launch of the [...]
5 May 2021 A team which has contributed to the UK’s efforts to tackle coronavirus is to undertake a 10 mile walk to one of the ‘modern wonders of Wales’ to raise money for a charity which benefits patients and staff at Shropshire’s two acute hospitals. Kelly Hard The Research and Innovation Team at The Shrewsbury and Telford [...]
4 May 2021 Every year on 5 May the world comes together to celebrate International Day of the Midwife (IDM) and to acknowledge the critical role midwives fulfil. A husband and wife from Dawley Bank have chosen IDM to publically thank their midwives at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH), which runs maternity services for women in Shropshire, [...]
30 April 2021 The Trust that runs maternity services for women in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and mid Wales is inviting people to explore its Midwife-Led Unit (MLU) from the comfort of their own homes via a new virtual tour. For those who have booked, or are hoping to book to have their baby under midwife-led care at the Princess [...]
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 [...]
The Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin Learning Disability and Autism Programme is developing its overarching vision and principles. This is important as it provides focus, sets direction and unites everybody with where we want to get to as a local health and care system. It also sets out what we want to achieve for and with people living with a [...]
21 April 2021 Following the outpouring of heartfelt messages since the death of Captain Sir Tom Moore on 2 February, his family pledged to celebrate his life with an event that everyone in the UK and around the world could be involved in. That event is the Captain Tom 100 and the charity that supports Shropshire’s acute hospitals is proud [...]
