Trust appoints Interim Director of Nursing

11 April 2019 The Trust which runs Shropshire’s two acute hospitals has appointed an Interim Director of Nursing. Barbara Beal Barbara Beal will join The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH), which runs Princess Royal Hospital in Telford and the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, in May. Barbara is currently Interim Chief Nurse of London North West University Healthcare [...]

Trust appoints Interim Director of Nursing2019-04-11T12:09:51+01:00

Hospital staff make final preparations for London Marathon

28 March 2019 Three members of staff at the Trust which runs Shropshire’s acute hospitals are making their final preparations for next month’s London Marathon. Nicola Bishton, Charlotte Worrall and Anne Ridgway from The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) will all be taking part in the iconic 26-mile race, which will take place on 28 April. Nicola [...]

Hospital staff make final preparations for London Marathon2019-03-28T09:34:17+00:00

New Medical Director appointed at SaTH

27 March 2019 A doctor with over 20 years’ experience in the medical profession has been appointed as the new Medical Director for the Trust which runs Shropshire’s acute hospitals. Dr Arne Rose Dr Arne Rose, 50, will take over the position at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) from Dr Edwin Borman. Dr Borman will [...]

New Medical Director appointed at SaTH2019-03-27T14:50:39+00:00

App for new and expecting parents launched

21 March 2019 The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) and other healthcare professionals have teamed up with the national charity Best Beginnings to launch a mobile app that will support parents and parents-to-be during pregnancy, birth and the initial first six months of a baby’s life. The free app, called ‘Baby Buddy’, has been created with parents and [...]

App for new and expecting parents launched2019-03-21T11:01:01+00:00

Heart doctor takes on London’s landmarks to raise money for young cardiac patients

18 March 2019 A heart doctor who completed the Shrewsbury Half Marathon to raise money to buy equipment for Shropshire’s acute hospitals is to take on his latest challenge on the streets of London. Dr Jayesh Makan Dr Jayesh Makan, a Consultant Cardiologist at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH), will take in some of the [...]

Heart doctor takes on London’s landmarks to raise money for young cardiac patients2019-03-18T10:01:36+00:00

Health Secretary visits PRH

8 March 2019 Health Secretary Matt Hancock said he had seen a real determination to improve Shropshire’s two acute hospitals. Mr Hancock talks to Jill Whitaker, Matron for consultant unit maternity services Mr Hancock toured parts of the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Telford yesterday and also took the chance to speak to hospital leaders about plans to [...]

Health Secretary visits PRH2019-03-08T12:22:33+00:00

Trust launches staff blog to reflect health issues in the news

7 March 2019 The Shrewsbury and Telford NHS Trust (SaTH) has launched a blog, providing a platform for staff to write on topics within their specialties. With a particular emphasis on current affairs, the blog (which can be found here) will keep patients, members of the public, colleagues and everyone else with an interest in the Trust informed on health [...]

Trust launches staff blog to reflect health issues in the news2019-03-07T13:41:25+00:00

New Hospital at Night matron appointed

6 March 2019 A new Hospital at Night matron has been appointed at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH). Clare Walsgrove (right) will head up the multidisciplinary team that covers the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Telford and the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) throughout the night. Hospital at Night is a team of Nurse Practitioners and Clinical Support [...]

New Hospital at Night matron appointed2019-03-06T13:12:38+00:00

Good causes need your help

27 February 2018 Two charities which benefit SaTH are looking for your help to win a share of £20,000. The Harry Johnson Trust and Shropshire, Staffordshire & Cheshire Blood Bikes are both taking part in the Shropshire Star’s Cash For Your Community initiative. Shropshire Star readers will decide how the money is shared out by collecting tokens that are printed [...]

Good causes need your help2019-02-27T11:47:27+00:00

Caring David donates 100th unit of blood

21 February 2019 A scientist at the Trust which runs Shropshire’s two acute hospitals has donated his 100th unit of blood. David receives his medal and certificate from Genna Vernon, whose family has benefited from blood donors like David. David Hall is a Senior Specialist Biomedical Scientist with the Blood Transfusion and Haematology Department at The Shrewsbury and [...]

Caring David donates 100th unit of blood2019-02-21T11:52:09+00:00