7 April 2017 “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” And while people are happy to moan about having to hand over a large chunk of their hard-earned cash to the tax man, we are still very reticent to talk about death or dying. But a group of individuals from across Shropshire are [...]
24 March 2017 Simon Wright, Chief Executive at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, looks at the Trust’s work in improving Maternity Services How does the NHS help families when the most tragic of events happens…a baby dies? Simon Wright Honesty, compassion, kindness, support, humanity and learning must surely all feature strongly in any response. Our maternity [...]
22 March 2017 Proposals are being put forward to make Shropshire’s two acute hospitals smoking-free areas by the end of the year. The move is part of The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust’s (SaTH) mission to help the people it serves become the healthiest half million on the planet. Smoking is the largest single preventable cause of ill health [...]
20 March 2017 Helen and Patrick Snodgrass with Stanley and Heidi. A couple from North Shropshire who were told they couldn’t have children have written a poem to thank staff at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) for making their dreams come true. Helen and Patrick Snodgrass, of Peplow, near Hodnet, say their lives were forever changed for the better [...]
20 March 2017 A second café for people living with dementia is to open at the Trust which runs Shropshire’s two acute hospitals. The Golden Moments café will open at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) on Tuesday 4 April. It follows the successful launch of the Precious Times café at the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Telford, which is held [...]
13 March 2017 Staff on a Ward at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) have launched a campaign which is designed to help patients recover more quickly – by simply maintaining their daily routine. Clare Walsgrove (left) , Matron on Ward 32, and Zoe Day, Ward Manager, with patientJames Holloway. The campaign, called #SaTHendPJparalysis, has been launched by staff [...]
Pictured at Caffe Bistro at PRH are, from left – Shelley Gooding, Food Safety Compliance Manager; Caffe Bistro Baristas Katie Tibbert and Sharon Follows; and Nicola White, Deputy Catering Manager. 15 February 2017 A coffee shop and main kitchen at Shropshire's acute hospitals have been awarded five-star hygiene ratings. Environmental Health Officers (EHOs) gave the rating to Caffe [...]
7 February 2017 Improved facilities for cancer patients are to be created at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) thanks to a £235,284 bequest. From left, Dr Stephen McKew (Clinical Director for Oncology and Haematology), Christine Hayward (Bernadette’s sister), Anne Winn (Bernadette’s sister) and Dr Nigel O’Connor (Consultant Haematologist). Bernadette Roberts, of Shifnal, was [...]
2 February 2017 Doctors across Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin are advising people to consider using alternatives to accident and emergency units as local hospitals face an increase in demand for services. There has been a large increase in demand locally, and leading doctors are advising people suffering from minor illness or injuries to use other more appropriate health services [...]
24 January 2017 Consultants in Shropshire today shared how they have explored the benefits and pitfalls of transforming emergency care from other organisations which have been through similar experiences. The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) proposes creating a single Emergency Centre at either the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) or Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Telford with Planned Care [...]
