New MRI scanner to be installed at PRH

29 August 2017 A new MRI scanner that aims to improve treatment and offer faster and more in-depth information is being installed at the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Telford.  The new state-of-the-art scanner, which is being installed on Sunday 3 September as part of a £1.7 million investment, will provide more advanced and higher quality images. The current MRI [...]

New MRI scanner to be installed at PRH2017-11-08T11:35:21+00:00

Head of Nursing retires after 28 years

23 August 2017 A senior nurse at the Trust which runs Shropshire’s two acute hospitals is to retire at the end of August. Louise Gill celebrates her retirement Louise Gill, Scheduled Care Head of Nursing, is leaving on 31 August 2017 after 28 years at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH), and more than 39 years [...]

Head of Nursing retires after 28 years2017-08-23T09:51:42+01:00

Plan ahead for the August bank holiday

The following information is from our partners at Shropshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) Ahead of the bank holiday this weekend, health chiefs at Shropshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) are reminding local residents to plan for the long weekend by using NHS services appropriately, being sure their medicines cabinets are stocked up and that they are prepared in case of minor  [...]

Plan ahead for the August bank holiday2017-08-23T09:40:20+01:00

Think twice before asking your GP to prescribe over-the-counter medicines

Think twice ...before asking your GP to prescribe over-the-counter medicines such as paracetamol for common or short-term ailments. Shropshire practices spend £1.3M on medicines which are easily available to purchase from your local pharmacy or supermarkets. SHROPSHIRE CCG supports GPs to reduce their prescribing of these products: Patients should keep a small supply of simple treatments in their own medicine [...]

Think twice before asking your GP to prescribe over-the-counter medicines2017-08-22T14:09:32+01:00

Meet Youth Champion Laura Sheldon

17 August 2017 Meet Laura Sheldon: spokesperson for young people in hospitals, advocate of mental health awareness and the newest face of Shropshire’s two acute hospitals. The 19-year-old Salopian, who has already clocked up several years’ volunteering in the NHS and a three-year stint on the Youth Parliament, is adding an administration apprenticeship to her collection of achievements. Laura will [...]

Meet Youth Champion Laura Sheldon2017-08-17T09:18:45+01:00

Courtyard used by young cancer patients given a colourful transformation

17 August 2017 A courtyard used by young patients on the Children’s Oncology Ward at the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Telford has been transformed thanks to the kindness of volunteers and a local charity. Pictured from left Dawn Walder, Lisa Gilks and Lucy Moore. The Harry Johnson Trust funded the work to plant new flower beds and [...]

Courtyard used by young cancer patients given a colourful transformation2017-08-17T09:13:17+01:00

League of Friends summer draw raises more funds for new MRI scanner

17 August 2017 Almost £3,000 has been raised as part of a £1 million fund for a new MRI scanner at the Trust which runs Shropshire’s acute hospitals. From left, Ray Smith, Chairman of the League of Friends at RSH and Glen Whitehouse, Radiology Centre Manager carry out the draw. The money was raised by the League of [...]

League of Friends summer draw raises more funds for new MRI scanner2017-08-17T08:36:50+01:00

Caring and compassionate staff take Trust on a journey of improvement

16 August 2017 A major inspection report published today by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has praised the caring and compassionate staff at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH). The report – which also identifies important areas for improvement at the Trust which runs Telford’s Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) and the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) - follows an [...]

Caring and compassionate staff take Trust on a journey of improvement2017-08-16T12:59:14+01:00

Register now to have your say in the MLU Review

15 August 2017 The following information is from our partners at Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) Local people are being invited to register to take part in a community workshop as part of the review on midwife-led units (MLUs) being carried out by Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs). Five community workshops will [...]

Register now to have your say in the MLU Review2017-08-15T10:34:15+01:00

Surgical Admission Lounge created to enhance patient experience

14 August 2017 Patients undergoing surgery at the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Telford will enjoy an improved experience thanks to a new facility that has opened. Pictured in the new Surgical Admission Lounge at PRH, from left, , Nettie Wilkes (Health Care Assistant), Clare Marsh (Ward Manager), Liz Sandells (Staff Nurse) and Susan Spendlove (Housekeeper). The Surgical [...]

Surgical Admission Lounge created to enhance patient experience2017-08-14T08:50:25+01:00