9 July 2026 Members of the public have the chance to nominate their healthcare hero, as the NHS Group, which provides acute and community healthcare in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, launches its Annual Moving to Excellence Awards. Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Community and Hospitals NHS Group is giving people the chance to nominate teams or individuals who have made a [...]
2 July 2026 A consultant musculoskeletal and general radiologist from The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) has been appointed to lead a national programme working to reduce waiting lists and ensure radiology services offer high quality, efficient care. Dr Laurence Ginder, who is also an Associate Medical Director for the Trust, is the new clinical lead for radiology for NHS [...]
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 [...]
