30 June 2026 The NHS across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin has introduced WaitLess, a free smartphone app designed to help people choose the quickest local option for minor injuries and illnesses. The app displays live waiting times, queue numbers, and travel time information for local urgent care services across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, helping you decide where you may be [...]
29 June 2026 The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) is celebrating being a finalist in the HSJ Patient Safety Awards 2026. The awards celebrate outstanding individuals, teams and organisations, who are playing a pivotal role in improving patient safety across health and care. The Trust has been nominated for the Advancing Patient Safety with Data and Analytics [...]
26 June 2026 Patients and visitors are being advised of temporary access changes near the Pathology department and Copthorne building at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital as work continues to support the development of new healthcare facilities. Preparatory work is being carried out ahead of the delivery and installation of new generators, which will provide essential power for the new healthcare [...]
Jo Williams, Chief Executive for the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, said: “Our thoughts are with all the families whose experiences are at the heart of this review. We know this report will also bring back painful memories for the families we let down and we are truly sorry for this. We will reflect carefully on the report, [...]
23 June 2026 More than 10,000 patients have now received their operations at the elective surgery hub at The Princess Royal Hospital (PRH), marking a major milestone in reducing waiting times for planned care. The landmark patient was treated on Sunday 7 June, highlighting the continued impact of the £24 million investment in the dedicated facility. The hub is [...]
22 June 2026 A family of NHS colleagues is preparing to take on the Wace Morgan Shrewsbury 5k to raise money for Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Charity. Kai Farmer, his wife Sam and daughter Amy who all work at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) will line up at the start of the race on Sunday 5 [...]
Innovative construction technology is playing a key role in the delivery of the new healthcare facilities at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH), where Integrated Health Projects - the Joint Venture between VINCI Building and Sir Robert McAlpine - is using advanced digital systems and robotics to improve efficiency, quality and onsite safety. Among the latest innovations now onsite is a [...]
17 June 2026 A new digital service is being launched as part of plans to reduce waiting times for patients who need an operation. SaTH is rolling out an online tool which will enable some patients waiting for surgery to have their pre-operative assessment at home. Patients who require an anaesthetic undergo a pre-operative assessment to prepare them for [...]
16 June 2026 Nearly 200 members of staff of The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) laced up their boots and took to the pitch for a charity football tournament, raising more than £5,500 for the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Charity. The tournament, organised by Mark Rawlings, a porter at the hospital, and Nicola Brockley, Manager of the Shrewsbury [...]
Friday 12 June 2026 (updated Sunday 14 June 2026 The British Medical Association has announced that the planned strike action by resident doctors (15-19 June) has been cancelled.Our focus remains on ensuring as many services as possible continue to operate safely.We will contact you if your appointment has changed. If we have not contacted you, please attend your appointment as [...]
