Author donates Ironbridge Ogre books to Children’s Oncology Ward

27 December 2018 The author behind the Ironbridge Ogre - a book created to celebrate Telford’s 50th birthday - has donated 25 copies to the Children’s Oncology Ward at the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH). Lisa, Sally, Tracey and Toni with the donated books Toni Sian Williams wrote and illustrated the book, a children's mythical story book set in [...]

Author donates Ironbridge Ogre books to Children’s Oncology Ward2018-12-27T15:18:38+00:00

Football stars make Christmas visits to hospitals

21 December 2018 Footballing stars from Shrewsbury Town and Telford United brought seasonal cheer to patients and staff at The Royal Shrewsbury and Princess Royal hospitals this week. Staff at RSH are joined by players from STFC Players from Shrewsbury Town – including Mat Sadler and Steve Arnold - visited patients and staff at the Lingen Davies Centre [...]

Football stars make Christmas visits to hospitals2018-12-21T14:02:38+00:00

MEDIA ARRANGEMENTS: Christmas and New Year babies

All media enquiries regarding Christmas and New Year births should be made via switchboard on 01952 641222 to the Delivery Suite Coordinator, who will be able to assist with information about births at the Trust’s maternity units. Please note we are only able to offer details and pictures with the full consent of the family. Thank You.

MEDIA ARRANGEMENTS: Christmas and New Year babies2018-12-21T10:27:57+00:00

Tracy picks up mentoring award

21 December 2018 A member of the Workforce Transformation at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) has been honoured for her mentoring skills. Tracy Newbold with her award Tracy Newbold, Pre-Employment Avisor, won the Most Helpful Mentor Award after being nominated by a student from Burton Borough School who had participated in The Work Related Learning [...]

Tracy picks up mentoring award2018-12-21T10:08:35+00:00

Quacking mural unveiled at PRH

20 December 2018 A popular art trail featuring larger than life ducks is now bringing smiles to the faces of young patients at the Princess Royal Hospital in the form of a specially-created mural. The unveiling of the mural at PRH The original Let’s Go Quackers trail, made up of a collection of 10 giant painted ducks was [...]

Quacking mural unveiled at PRH2018-12-20T15:52:28+00:00

Oh yes they did! Panto stars draw winning tickets for LoF raffle

20 December 2018 The stars of the Shrewsbury pantomime Mother Goose have drawn the winning tickets in this year’s annual League of Friends of the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Christmas Raffle Draw. Victoria McCabe and Matt Dallen, who star as Jill and Billy Goose in the Theatre Severn Christmas extravaganza,joined member of the League of Friends’ Fundraising Committee for the draw [...]

Oh yes they did! Panto stars draw winning tickets for LoF raffle2018-12-20T12:24:01+00:00

SaTH in the top 10 for ensuring patients wait no more than 18 weeks between seeing their GP and having treatment at hospital

19 December 2018 The Trust which runs Shropshire’s two acute hospitals is in ninth best in the country for making sure patients wait no longer than 18 weeks between seeing their GP and having treatment at hospital. The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) has hit the hit national 92% referral to treatment (RTT) for 14 of the past [...]

SaTH in the top 10 for ensuring patients wait no more than 18 weeks between seeing their GP and having treatment at hospital2018-12-19T15:35:05+00:00

Catering team serve up Christmas treats for patients and staff

19 December 2018 The Catering Team at Shropshire’s two acute hospitals is hoping to bring a little cheer to those who find themselves in hospital this Christmas. The catering team at RSH with their food bank collection The team has been working on a project to make Christmas Day lunch special for patients who will unfortunately need to [...]

Catering team serve up Christmas treats for patients and staff2018-12-19T09:13:35+00:00

Mayor of Shrewsbury officially opens £500,000 revamped Midwife Led Unit

18 December 2018 Shrewsbury Midwife Led Unit (MLU) was officially re-opened today (Tuesday 18 December) following a £500,000 refurbishment. The Mayor of Shrewsbury, Peter Nutting, was joined by some of the mums, their families and the staff who helped re-design the unit, to cut the ribbon and officially open the £500,000 refurbished Midwife Led Unit. The Mayor of [...]

Mayor of Shrewsbury officially opens £500,000 revamped Midwife Led Unit2018-12-18T16:17:06+00:00

Tigers brings Christmas gifts to Children’s Ward

18 December 2018 Staff and patients on the Children’s Ward at the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Telford didn’t expect to see Tigers at this time of year - especially Tigers handing out gifts. The Telford Tigers delivered 200 teddy bears to the Children's Ward. They are pictured with Jodie Frost (Play Practitioner). But they were actually members [...]

Tigers brings Christmas gifts to Children’s Ward2018-12-18T11:01:16+00:00