4 July 2018
Twenty five scrumptious birthday cakes will be delivered to the wards of Shropshire’s two acute hospitals as part of celebrations to mark the 70th birthday of the NHS on Thursday 5 July.
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) which runs Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and Princess Royal Hospital in Telford, has organised for the celebratory cakes to be delivered to all wards at both hospital sites.
SaTH Catering Manager Nick Parkin with Tesco Extra Store Manager Richard Betts
Patients that are able to join in will be offered a slice of Victoria sponge cake, complete with the NHS70 birthday logo, as part of their evening meal.
Tesco Extra in Shrewsbury has also kindly donated a £100 gift card towards cakes for patients to mark what will be a very special national occasion. This has been used to purchase specialist cakes for those with allergies.
Julia Clarke, Director of Corporate Governance at SaTH, said: “This year is a very special year for the NHS, and we wanted as many of our patients as possible to feel part of those celebrations. Victoria sponge cakes, topped with the NHS70 logo, will be delivered to all the wards at both of our hospitals and patients will be offered a slice of cake to enjoy with their evening tea.
“We would also like to say a huge thank you to Tesco Extra in Shrewsbury for their very kind donation of £100 towards cakes for our patients. Their support means that we can also serve up a number of specialist cakes for those with allergies, so that everyone can join in the celebrations.”