23 February 2017 The Trust which runs Shropshire’s two acute hospitals has appointed a new in interim Director of Nursing and Quality. Colin Ovington Colin Ovington has been a Director of Nursing with four organisations, enjoying considerable experience with over 38 years in nursing. Colin, takes over from Sarah Bloomfield, will join the Trust on 6 March 2017 [...]
14 February 2017 Roses are red, Violets are blue, if you’re unsure about Sepsis, we’ll give you a clue! Sister Sharon Hollister, from Ward 17 at the Princess Royal Hospital in Telford, is presented with one of the cards by Dr Edwin Borman, Medical Director. The Trust that runs Shropshire’s two acute hospitals is using Valentine’s Day [...]
9 February 2017 Shrewsbury Town and Bury football legend Ryan Lowe has been among the many well-wishers as Brian Allen continues to make a recovery in the hands of doctors and nurses at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH). Footballer Ryan Lowe Brian was taken to RSH by ambulance after suffering a cardiac arrest before Shrewsbury Town’s 2-1 victory [...]
8 February 2017 The Trust which runs Shropshire’s two acute hospitals is to host a conference which will look at improvements in care for people living with dementia. The conference – Changing Dementia Care – will take place at the Shropshire Conference Centre at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital on 18 May 2017. Speakers confirmed for the event include Chris Roberts and [...]
8 February 2017 The following message is from our colleagues at Telford & Wrekin Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) Telford & Wrekin Clinical Commissioning Group’s primary care committee has approved the decision not to renew the contract of Malling Health Wrekin, and will now look to reinvest resources into local GP practices in anticipation of the practice closing at the end of July. [...]
7 February 2017 The following statement is from our colleagues at NHS Future Fit. Today (Tuesday, 7 February) health and social care leaders agreed the next steps for the NHS Future Fit programme. Partners are in agreement that work must continue to identify a long term solution for the challenges faced by local hospitals. Partners have agreed to commission an [...]
25 January 2017 The following message is from our colleagues at Telford & Wrekin Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG). Telford & Wrekin Clinical Commissioning Group has confirmed today it will not renew the contract of Malling Health Wrekin when it runs out in July and reinvest resources in local GP practices. The decision will be ratified by the CCG’s Primary Care [...]
