25 November 2019 SaTH Charity, the official charity of The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH), is calling on schools and businesses to take part in Christmas Jumper Day (Friday 13 December) to bring festive cheer to patients in hospital. Ready for SaTH Charity Christmas Jumper Day is, back, from left, Karen Breese (Dementia Nurse Specialist) and Julia [...]
22 November 2019 A young superhero from Shropshire has been chosen to partner Invictus Games hero and Paralympian, Dave Henson, at December’s 2019 Superhero series – the UK’s only disability sports series for the everyday superhero – and is fundraising on behalf of two Shropshire hospital trusts. After smashing his challenge at the Superhero Tri in August, Tom McIntyre, eight, [...]
21 November 2019 DJ Chris Evans has donated £6,000 to the Children’s Ward at SaTH during a charity cash giveaway live on air. The star gave out £250,000 to charities and nominees from The Sun’s Who Cares Wins health awards during his Virgin Radio Breakfast Show – which included porters Nick Evans and Ruth Lowe from the Princess Royal Hospital [...]
20 November 2019 A new Swan Room for patients who are receiving end of life care has been officially opened at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) – and will feature a chair bed so relatives can stay overnight with their loved ones. The room, which also features a stunning ceiling mural, was opened on Ward 22RE (Respiratory) by the Head [...]
19 November 2019 You may be aware of further reports in the media in respect of our Maternity services. Below is a statement on behalf of our Chief Executive: Paula Clark, Interim Chief Executive at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, said: “We have been working, and continue to work, with the independent review into our Maternity services. “On [...]
19 November 2019 The Trust that runs Shropshire’s two acute hospitals has hosted an event to bring together Insulin Pump patients living with Type 1 Diabetes. ‘The Severn Pumpers Annual Meeting’ is a patient support and networking event that sees Insulin Pump company representatives sharing information and innovations and patients sharing their experiences of Diabetes and pump therapy. This year’s [...]
18 November 2019 A charity shooting day at one of the country’s most prestigious clay target facilities raised £6,500 for the Cardiology Fund at Shropshire’s two acute hospitals. Andrew James (Head of SaTH Charity) presenting Jonathan Williams (Director of Mid Wales Shooting Centre) with a certificate of appreciation. The event on Saturday 28 September was organised for staff [...]
15 November 2019 The Dementia Team at the Trust that runs Shropshire’s acute hospitals is appealing for a bench to be donated for a replica bus stop created to benefit patients with dementia. At the bus stop mural, Karen Breese (Dementia Clinical Specialist), Jack Holland (apprentice) and Sarah Selley (Dementia Support Worker). The bus stop outside Ward 21 [...]
14 November 2019 Hundreds of staff have been given their flu jabs during a 24-hour Jabathon at Shropshire’s two acute hospitals. Nearly 800 members of staff from across SaTH were vaccinated during the Jabathon which started at 9.30am on Wednesday 13 November and finished at 9.30am on Thursday 14 November. Jabathon clinics were held at the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) [...]
13 November 2019 A new CT scanner has arrived at the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Telford which will help improve patient care and experience. Alongside the new scanner is a newly-created three-bedded bay which will be used for patients waiting for a CT scan, allowing them more privacy. The scanner and new bed bay are part of a £7 [...]
