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.
29 April 2022 In-patient visiting is to be re-introduced at the Royal Shrewsbury and Princess Royal Hospitals from Tuesday 3 May, after it was previously suspended in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Visitors will be asked to continue to help restrict the spread of the virus by following some key requirements, including wearing face masks and observing social distancing when [...]
14 April 2022 Below is an open letter from Chief Executive, Louise Barnett. This letter can also be read here. An open letter to everyone served by The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust On Wednesday 30 March 2022, Mrs Donna Ockenden published her final report of the Independent Review of Maternity Services at our hospitals. The report is devastating [...]
4 November 2021 UPDATE (13.56) This incident has now been safely resolved and the Emergency Department and all other services at PRH have now been re-opened. A statement from Nigel Lee, Chief Operating Officer “This morning a patient presented at the Emergency Department (ED) of the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) having been exposed off-site at his local workplace to potentially [...]
29 October 2021 Statement from Nigel Lee, Chief Operating Officer at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust “We are acutely aware of the ongoing impacts the lengthy delays in ambulance handover times are having for some of our patients and would like to apologise to those affected. Both within our hospitals, and alongside the wider local health and care [...]
5 August 2021 A new way for women and their families across the region to keep track of their pregnancy journey is to be rolled-out at the Royal Shrewsbury and Princess Royal hospitals. SaTH will start using the new electronic system, called BadgerNet, from 9 August, in a move that will give birthing women greater control over their pregnancy record [...]
26 July 2021 A local woman is asking for support to create a ‘Garden of Hope’ at The Princess Royal Hospital (PRH). Local charity supporter, Julie Ward, is aiming to design a Garden of Hope at the entrance to the PRH hospital. The garden will offer a perspective of hope for the future as people approach the hospital. Julie said: [...]
16 July 2021 The requirements to wear a face covering and social distance at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) and Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Telford will remain in place after Monday 19 July, as will the restrictions on visiting, to help control the spread of COVID-19. The announcement follows the issuing of national guidance from Public Health England. Although [...]
19 July 2021 A new online booking system has launched for patients in Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin requiring a blood test. The new self-book system has been introduced by SaTH for its blood testing service. Patients aged 16-years-old or over can now book their own appointment at a time of their choice, and at a venue from one of [...]
10 July 2021 A fund set up to benefit patients who are receiving end of life care, and their families, has raised nearly £60,000 since its launch six years ago. The Swan Fund was set up by Jules Lewis, End of Life Care Facilitator SaTH, which runs the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) and Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Telford. Jules [...]
