1 April 2026 After months of preparation, the two local community and hospital trusts have formalised a new Group. The Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Community and Hospitals NHS Group, aims to have one voice and one purpose – moving towards excellence. By becoming a Group, both Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust and The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust Boards [...]
Issued by SaTH and Helpforce March 26 2026 A mum of three who receives life-preserving kidney dialysis three times a week is among hundreds of hospital patients benefitting from an innovative volunteer driver scheme in Shropshire. The programme, designed by The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) and national charity Helpforce, has been shown to improve care while [...]
25 03 2025 The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) has been awarded a Gold Baby Charter Award by the charity Bliss for the care provided to premature and sick babies. The Neonatal Unit at the Princess Royal Hospital, Telford, achieved the highest level of the Bliss Baby Charter following an assessment which showed that the Unit has strong [...]
Volunteers play a crucial part in supporting my colleagues and our patients across our Trust and it is great to put the spotlight on one of those roles - the volunteer drivers. Over a six-month period, 17 volunteers completed more than 660 journey across the county for the Volunteer Discharge Service. During that time, they have supported patients who qualify [...]
23 March 2026 A new Urology Investigation Unit is set to open at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH), providing improved facilities, increased capacity and faster access to diagnosis and treatment for patients. The unit will feature three brand new procedure rooms dedicated to urology investigations and treatments, including prostate biopsies and bladder examinations. These new rooms will enable the [...]
19 March 2026 A cancer trial, which is developing a new test to detect colorectal cancer and high-risk polyps, is playing a huge part in improving the waiting times for patients. Over 2,600 patients have so far taken part in the TRIOMIC study at the Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) in Stafford Park, Telford, and funding for the trial has [...]
19 March 2026 There is no current increase in meningitis cases in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and the overall risk to people locally remains very low. However, it is still important to stay protected and be aware of symptoms. Check your child or young person’s vaccinations MenACWY vaccine Routinely given in Years 9 and 10. If missed, young people can [...]
18 March 2026 Local patients with prostate cancer are benefitting from greater survival rates following a landmark study that has transformed the standard of care for men with prostate cancer. The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) is proud to celebrate its pivotal contribution to the internationally acclaimed STAMPEDE trial this Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. The trial has [...]
13 March 2026 The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) has been awarded £100,000 to install clean energy upgrades, helping to reduce energy bills. Funding will be used to replace existing lighting with modern energy-efficient LED technology. The upgrade is expected to significantly reduce electricity usage while improving lighting quality throughout the Trust’s buildings. LED lighting that will [...]
11 March 2026 Customers at The Red Lion, Caersws, have raised an incredible £7,125 in support of the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Charity. The money will go towards the Critical Care and Oncology Roof Garden – a new outdoor space for patients and their families – at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. The fundraising total was achieved through a series of [...]
