The Boards of Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust (Shropcom) and The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) are forming a Group model.

Plans are in development and still need to go through an assurance process with NHS England.

The two organisations have now appointed a Chief Executive (CEO) in Common. Jo Williams took on the role from Monday 1 September 2025. This shared role will lead both organisations working with Andrew Morgan, as Chair in Common.

This is a real opportunity for both organisations to accelerate the good work already happening and explore ways of further integrating services to benefit patients.

You can find out more about the Group model proposal in our short animation below and Case for Change document.

What does a Group model mean? 

Working as a Group would mean shared Executives and Non-Executive Directors across both organisations.

Many NHS trusts have formed Group models in their areas, including Lincolnshire and Walsall.

Becoming a Group means that the Trusts will stay as two separate statutory organisations.

How will this affect my care?

These changes mainly affect our Board and leadership (the way we manage our hospitals and services). If we do decide to become a Group, over time we hope patients and staff will see benefits through joint working leading to better care for everyone.

Further information will be shared, as the trusts work towards becoming a Group.