New finger food for patients with dementia introduced at Shropshire hospitals

20 November 2017 Shropshire’s two acute hospitals are introducing finger foods specially designed for patients with dementia. From left, Sarah Selley (Dementia Support Worker), Nicola White (Deputy Catering Manager) Nick Parkin (Catering Manager) and Karen Breese (Dementia Clinical Specialist) with the new finger food The launch of the Butterfly Finger Foods is the latest innovation from The Shrewsbury [...]

New finger food for patients with dementia introduced at Shropshire hospitals2017-11-20T11:16:24+00:00

Patients urged to take control of long-term conditions this winter

15 November 2017 The following message is from our colleagues at Telford & Wrekin Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) Local health chiefs from Telford & Wrekin Clinical Commissioning Group are encouraging residents with a long term health condition to take control this winter by taking a few simple steps. A flu jab is a must. It’s quick, simple, free and harmless. [...]

Patients urged to take control of long-term conditions this winter2017-11-15T09:53:55+00:00

‘Convenience shopping’ comes to SaTH

9 November 2017 ‘Convenience shopping’ has come to SaTH – with staff and patients now able to collect parcels they have ordered online. The Trust has partnered with online retailer Amazon for the scheme which has seen Amazon Lockers installed in the catering departments at the Trust’s hospitals in Telford and Shrewsbury. Charlotte Banks tests out the new Amazon [...]

‘Convenience shopping’ comes to SaTH2017-11-09T10:32:52+00:00

African choir’s impromptu performance at SaTH

6 November 2017 SaTH was the unique location for a very special performance. Patients and staff at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) were treated to a spectacular impromptu performance by members of a children’s choir. The youngsters from the Pearl of Africa Children’s Choir were at the hospital, run by the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH), for routine [...]

African choir’s impromptu performance at SaTH2017-11-06T12:09:55+00:00

SaTH catering team’s exam success

6 November 2017 Eleven members of the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust’s (SaTH) catering team are celebrating after passing their food safety exams with flying colours. The managerial and supervisory staff, who work at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) and the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH), all achieved the Level 3 Supervisory Food Safety Qualification. They completed a two day [...]

SaTH catering team’s exam success2017-11-06T11:30:56+00:00

Acute hospitals braced for winter

2 November 2017 Shropshire’s two acute hospitals are taking steps to ensure patients continue to receive the best care possible as winter begins to take hold. Simon Wright Chief Executive The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) and the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Telford are already seeing large numbers of people presenting at A&E with conditions related to colder [...]

Acute hospitals braced for winter2017-11-02T16:38:04+00:00

Volunteers plant 10,000 purple crocuses at PRH

1 November 2017 A team of volunteers, including 40 youngsters from a Shropshire secondary school, have planted 10,000 purple crocus bulbs at Telford’s Princess Royal Hospital (PRH). The pupils and staff from Hadley Learning Community in Telford yesterday (October 31) joined members of the Rotary Club of Telford Centre to plant the thousands of little corms in the hospital grounds. [...]

Volunteers plant 10,000 purple crocuses at PRH2017-11-08T11:34:23+00:00

Looking after someone who could not manage without your help? Ask about a free flu vaccination

1 November 2017 The following information is from our partners at Shropshire Council Health organisations across Shropshire are urging those who care for an older or disabled person to stay well this winter, and protect themselves and the person they care for against flu by asking their GP or pharmacist about the free vaccine. Flu can be far more serious [...]

Looking after someone who could not manage without your help? Ask about a free flu vaccination2018-06-11T08:03:06+01:00