New radiotherapy machine means cancer treatment for more patients than ever

26 June 2017 The Trust which runs Shropshire’s two acute hospitals can provide radiotherapy treatment to more cancer patients than ever before thanks to the arrival of an additional Linear Accelerator (Linac). Staff take a look at the new Linac machine The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust’s (SaTH’s) third linear accelerator, which is based in the Radiotherapy [...]

New radiotherapy machine means cancer treatment for more patients than ever2017-11-08T11:36:30+00:00

Hospital shop which supports independent living celebrates 25th anniversary

23 June 2017 Rehabitat Shop A shop at the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Telford which supports independent living is celebrating its 25th anniversary. The Rehabitat Shop, which is based outside the Occupational Therapy Department at PRH, opened its doors at the hospital in 1992. Since opening it has moved home at the hospital twice, most recently to [...]

Hospital shop which supports independent living celebrates 25th anniversary2017-06-23T09:57:13+01:00

Eye appointment outpatient clinics moving location in Shropshire on Monday (26 June)

22 June 2017 Eye appointments provided in the Outpatients Department at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) are moving location from Monday (26 June 2017). Adult ophthalmology outpatient appointments, which are currently provided in Clinic 10 at RSH, will move to the nearby Copthorne Building at RSH from Monday (26 June 2017). The urgent eye clinic for adults and paediatric patients, [...]

Eye appointment outpatient clinics moving location in Shropshire on Monday (26 June)2017-06-22T14:42:44+01:00

Hospital room for relatives of patients receiving treatment for life-threatening conditions gets a makeover

22 June 2017 A hospital room used for delivering news to relatives of patients receiving treatment for severe and life-threatening illnesses and injuries has been transformed into a comfortable space. In the new ITU Suite, from left, Corrin Dorsett (Ward Manager) and Sue Price (HCA). Not happy for concerned relatives of patients on the Intensive Therapy Unit (ITU) at [...]

Hospital room for relatives of patients receiving treatment for life-threatening conditions gets a makeover2017-11-08T11:37:33+00:00

On-going sickness leads to further temporary suspension of services at Midwife-Led Units

21 June 2017 Continued long-term and short-term sickness which has been affecting the Maternity Service at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) for a number of weeks has unfortunately led to the further temporary suspension of some services. Services for women booked to give birth at Oswestry and Ludlow Midwife-Led Units (MLUs) will be suspended until 8am on [...]

On-going sickness leads to further temporary suspension of services at Midwife-Led Units2017-06-21T12:52:29+01:00

Hundreds expected to take part in Charity Fun Day next month

21 June 2017 The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) will hold its annual Charity Fun Day on July 22 in aid of the Living Well With Dementia Appeal. The Charity Fun Day will start at 8am when hundreds of people will cycle, run or walk to the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) as part of the annual hospital-to-hospital fundraiser [...]

Hundreds expected to take part in Charity Fun Day next month2017-06-22T07:44:48+01:00

Stay healthy in the hot weather

20 June 2017 The following information  is from our partners at the Telford & Wrekin Clinical Commissioning Group As the hot weather continues in the UK over the next few days, Telford & Wrekin Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is reminding people to stay healthy as they enjoy the sun. During hot spells, vulnerable groups such as people with respiratory conditions or older people [...]

Stay healthy in the hot weather2017-06-20T15:39:15+01:00

Ensuring your health services are fit for the future

19 June 2017 The following information is from our colleagues at Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) want to make sure that the services cross Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin, are sustainable and tailored to local communities so they continue to meet the needs of the population for [...]

Ensuring your health services are fit for the future2017-06-20T10:58:52+01:00

Improvement event celebrates changes through VMI partnership that have enhanced patient care

14 June 2017 The Trust which runs Shropshire's two acute hospitals is developing a culture of safest and kindest care through its partnership with the Virginia Mason Institute (VMI) – the USA’s ‘Hospital of the Decade’. An artist captures ideas surrounding the event from comments on social media. The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) is one [...]

Improvement event celebrates changes through VMI partnership that have enhanced patient care2017-06-14T09:37:14+01:00

Temporary suspension of services at Ludlow and Oswestry Midwife-Led Units

14 June 2017 Services for women booked to give birth at Ludlow Midwife-Led Unit (MLU) and Oswestry MLU have been temporarily suspended until 8am on Wednesday 21 June. Day services for expectant mums will continue as normal. Women booked to give birth at Ludlow and Oswestry MLUs who go into labour during the temporary suspension of services will be offered [...]

Temporary suspension of services at Ludlow and Oswestry Midwife-Led Units2017-06-16T11:35:05+01:00