New solar panels at hospital car park to save on energy bills

27 October 2025 New solar panels are to be installed on a car park canopy at a Telford hospital, saving on energy bills and supporting investment into frontline care. Great British Energy has awarded £445,000 for the solar panels on the car park canopy at Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Telford. Work is expected to start on the 200kw system [...]

New solar panels at hospital car park to save on energy bills2025-10-27T16:50:40+00:00

Trust Diabetes Team scoop Public Recognition Award

24 October 2025 The Diabetes Team at the Trust that runs Shropshire’s acute hospitals scooped the Public Recognition Award at its annual awards. Members of the public had the chance earlier this summer to nominate their hospital hero in The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust Annual Celebratory Awards, which took place last Friday. The Public Recognition Award recognises [...]

Trust Diabetes Team scoop Public Recognition Award2025-10-24T08:55:07+01:00

Hospital Operations Manager crowned Waste Champion of the Year

16 October 2025 An Estates Operations Manager whose innovative ideas have transformed waste management across a hospital Trust has been crowned Waste Champion of the Year. Mark Leighton took gold at the Excellence in Waste Management Awards for the Waste Champion of the Year category at The Royal Armouries in Leeds. He is Estate Operations Manager – Waste & [...]

Hospital Operations Manager crowned Waste Champion of the Year2025-10-16T12:50:47+01:00

£1.2 million investment in operating equipment for hospital Trust

15 October 2025 Patients and staff are benefitting from a £1.2million investment in additional operating theatre equipment at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH). The Trust, which runs the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) and Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Telford, received the funding from NHS England and it is being used to purchase additional equipment for theatres [...]

£1.2 million investment in operating equipment for hospital Trust2025-10-15T15:46:08+01:00

15 October 2025

We are always looking at ways to reduce waiting times for our patients to ensure they receive a diagnosis as quickly as possible and the best possible care. The Trust has made huge improvements with it achieving its best diagnostic performance for over five years. Our waiting lists for tests and scans have been reduced, meaning that our patients are [...]

15 October 20252025-10-15T12:53:16+01:00

Temporary changes to external access to the Emergency Department at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Monday 13 October On Thursday 16 and Friday 17 October 2025 our contractors will be lifting construction materials near our Emergency Department (A&E) via a temporary crane that will be set up outside at the front of the department. The crane, and lifting zone will be fenced off to staff, patients, and visitors to keep everyone safe. This means, [...]

Temporary changes to external access to the Emergency Department at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital2025-10-13T15:32:14+01:00

Hospital Trust rolls out new digital endoscopy system

13 October 2025 A new digital endoscopy reporting system, Medilogik, has successfully launched to enhance patient safety, streamline clinical workflows and improve the quality of care for patients. Medilogik replaces The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust’s (SaTH) previous system with a modern digital platform that enables clinicians to document procedures in real time, standardise reporting and access patient [...]

Hospital Trust rolls out new digital endoscopy system2025-10-13T11:31:09+01:00

Midwife wins national award for advancing inclusive maternity care

09 October 2025 A Trust midwife who has led a range of initiatives to improve maternity care for communities has won the B.A.M.E Midwife of the Year award.  The award was a category in the 2025 B.A.M.E. Health & Care Awards and recognises midwives from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds who demonstrate leadership, compassion, and advocacy in [...]

Midwife wins national award for advancing inclusive maternity care2025-10-09T14:59:02+01:00

Huge reduction in the number of patients waiting for tests and scans

8 October 2025 The waiting list for tests and scans at the Trust, which runs the county’s acute hospitals, has been hugely reduced, meaning that patients are receiving the care and treatment they need sooner. The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Trust (SaTH) is now amongst the top performing half of the country for the proportion of patients waiting less [...]

Huge reduction in the number of patients waiting for tests and scans2025-10-13T13:53:32+01:00

8 October 2025

Keeping our patients and staff safe is one of our top priorities and we are re-introducing face mask wearing in some areas of our hospitals from Wednesday 8 October. We look after the most vulnerable in our communities and we do all that we can to protect them. Patients, visitors and staff are being asked to wear face masks [...]

8 October 20252025-10-10T10:53:37+01:00