Trust’s replacement Midwife-Led Unit opens its doors and welcomes its first new arrival

30 April 2020 Amanda Lovett, 27 from Shrewsbury, has become the first woman to give birth at the new, purpose-built Wrekin Midwife-Led Unit (MLU) at the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Telford, part of The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust. The unit replaces its predecessor that was 30 years old. Amanda gave birth to a baby girl, who [...]

Trust’s replacement Midwife-Led Unit opens its doors and welcomes its first new arrival2020-04-30T11:21:59+01:00

Student Nurse to shave off his hair to raise money for SaTH Charity

29 April 2020 A Student Nurse is shaving his hair off to raise funds for the charity that supports Shropshire’s two acute hospitals. Harry George, 22, of Shrewsbury, is shaving his hair off for SaTH Charity. Harry George, of Shrewsbury, is a second year nurse at Staffordshire University and has so far raised more than £300 ahead of [...]

Student Nurse to shave off his hair to raise money for SaTH Charity2020-04-30T12:57:55+01:00

Welshpool Rugby Club raise a ‘ruck’ of money for SaTH Charity

29 April 2020 Welshpool Rugby Club has raised more than £2,000 for the charity that support Shropshire’s two acute hospital. Families from Welshpool Rugby Club took part in the charity challenge. The Mid Wales-based club called on its members to run the distance of Welshpool to the Stade De France - the venue for the 2023 World Cup [...]

Welshpool Rugby Club raise a ‘ruck’ of money for SaTH Charity2020-04-29T12:41:52+01:00

Fundraisers raise thousands for hospitals charity in 2.6 Challenge

28 April 2020 A pair of teachers who ran a marathon around their six metre garden have helped raise thousands of pounds for the charity that supports staff at Shropshire’s acute hospitals. Dan Pritchard and Liam Deery’s incredible feat was the highlight of a weekend of activity as fundraisers sought to fill the charity gap left by the postponement [...]

Fundraisers raise thousands for hospitals charity in 2.6 Challenge2020-04-28T12:49:38+01:00

Businessman who ‘owes his life to the NHS’ is boosting the morale of hospital staff

27 April 2020 A businessman who “owes his life to the NHS” has come up with a unique way of raising money to help boost the morale of staff at Shropshire’s acute hospitals. John Tudor holding one of the bright yellow T-shirts John Tudor, the Joint Managing Director of Access Cover in Rugeley, has had hundreds of bright [...]

Businessman who ‘owes his life to the NHS’ is boosting the morale of hospital staff2020-04-27T12:56:15+01:00

10-year-old self-taught DJ to perform a Facebook Live set to raise funds for NHS

25 April 2020 A primary school pupil with a passion for music has spent ‘lockdown’ learning the trade of a DJ and will this Sunday perform a live set on social media to raise money for the NHS. Olivia Harris, 10, from Shrewsbury, who now goes by the stage name of DJ Livi, will perform her set at 4pm on [...]

10-year-old self-taught DJ to perform a Facebook Live set to raise funds for NHS2020-04-25T15:21:09+01:00

Hospital Trust overwhelmed by support, kindness and generosity of community

24 April 2020 The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) has thanked the public for their support and donations during the coronavirus pandemic. Local communities and businesses have rallied to show support to hospital staff, donating a range of treats to brighten up their days, including handmade scrubs, hot takeaway meals, chocolates, toiletries, uniform wash bags and more. Louise [...]

Hospital Trust overwhelmed by support, kindness and generosity of community2020-04-24T12:21:50+01:00

Services still available to support people’s health needs

24 April 2020 People should continue to seek medical help when needed, including from their GP practices, Urgent Treatment Centres, Minor Injury Units and the Emergency Departments at Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Telford and the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH). The Emergency Departments remain open for patients who have suffered a serious injury, severe illness or a medical emergency. Choking, [...]

Services still available to support people’s health needs2020-04-24T10:05:55+01:00

Urgent Care Centres at RSH and PRH planned to relocate on Thursday 16 April

15 April 2020 The NHS is currently facing an unprecedented situation regarding the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. Health services in Shropshire and Telford and Wrekin are taking measures to provide the safest care and best possible experience for patients during this time. From Thursday 16 April, Urgent Care Centres (UCCs) at Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Telford and the Royal Shrewsbury [...]

Urgent Care Centres at RSH and PRH planned to relocate on Thursday 16 April2020-04-16T10:01:27+01:00

New Interim Chief Nurse joins SaTH

14 April 2020 A new Interim Chief Nurse is to join The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) as it continues its response to the coronavirus pandemic. Maggie Bayley will take over from Interim Director of Nursing Barbara Beal, who has been shielding since the outbreak of COVID-19 (coronavirus). Louise Barnett, Chief Executive at SaTH, said: "Barbara Beal has [...]

New Interim Chief Nurse joins SaTH2020-04-14T15:10:18+01:00