Over the past week, our NHS Group has been celebrating all that our staff do to make a difference to our patients and their loved ones as part of International Nurses’ Day and International Day of the Midwife. It is the ideal opportunity to recognise the dedication, compassion and teamwork of our Nurses, Midwives, Healthcare Support Workers, Nursing Associates, [...]
13 May 2026 Patients are benefiting from improved weekend-discharge processes, thanks to closer collaboration between therapy teams, the Care Transfer Hub and discharge colleagues at Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Community and Hospitals NHS Group. The changes are already delivering results, with weekend discharges increasing by 7%, with the most significant improvement seen on Sundays. Traditionally, some patients who were [...]
12 May 2026 More than £80,000 has been gifted to Shropshire’s two acute hospitals to benefit patients needing prostate surgery - meaning they will now be able to have their care closer to home. The generous donation from the League of Friends of The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital has been used to buy specialist urology theatres equipment to treat [...]
12 May 2026 The Chief Executive of the NHS Group, which provides acute and community healthcare in Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin, has been named as one of England’s top NHS trust leaders. Jo Williams is listed at number 10 in the Health Service Journal’s (HSJ) top 50 NHS trust Chief Executives - a prestigious industry ranking. Jo is Group [...]
Issued by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin It is Mental Health Awareness Week 2026, the UK’s national week to raise awareness of mental health. Hosted by the Mental Health Foundation, the week runs from 11–17 May 2026 and this year’s theme is “Every action counts – for yourself, for someone else, for all of us.” This Mental Health Awareness Week, [...]
5 May 2026 Professor Jason Kasraie, Head of Fertility Services at the Shropshire and Mid Wales Fertility Centre, has been appointed President of the Association of Reproductive and Clinical Scientists (ARCS). Jason, who will serve a three-year term, brings a wealth of experience and leadership to the role, with a focus on supporting ARCS members and assisting and guiding the [...]
1 May 2026 Work to install new entrance doors to the rear of the Admin Hub/Entrance Block at Princess Royal Hospital will start on Tuesday 5 May. The works are due to take three weeks and during this period access to the hospital entrance will be diverted to either side of the entrance block. Access to the offices, Market Express, [...]
With two bank holidays approaching in May, we would encourage you to take simple steps to plan ahead to know where to get help and the care that you need. General Practices (GPs) are closed on the bank holiday Mondays – May 4 and 25 – and it is crucial for patients who rely on repeat prescriptions to order them [...]
A massive congratulations to Henrietta, who at just 10 years old has raised almost £3,000 for the Neonatal Ward at Princess Royal Hospital. 💙 Henrietta did 100 squats a day for a whole month to raise money for rubber ducks that could be given to babies to splash with during their first bath and then take home with them [...]
Are you feeling inspired? Did the Manchester Marathon leave you feeling inspired with motivation? Now it is your chance to be part of the action! The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Charity has spaces available for next year's Manchester Marathon – and we want you to get involved. Whether you're an experienced runner or taking on your first marathon challenge, [...]
