It is so important that our patients are getting the right care in the right place and a significant investment in our hospitals will improve access to urgent and emergency care. There are various plans, including the expansion of acute assessment and same day emergency care at Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) with the creation of a further 40 assessment spaces. [...]
6 November 2025 The Trust, which runs the county’s acute hospitals, has been presented with the Ministry of Defence’s highest Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) honour – the Gold Award – for their outstanding commitment to supporting the Armed Forces community. The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) was one of 19 organisations from across the West Midlands region [...]
It was fantastic to recognise colleagues who do so much for the Trust at our Celebratory and Long Service awards. Finalists and winners from the 15 categories were at the annual Trust Celebratory Awards and it was so great to see the wonderful work that takes place across the organisation. I would like to thank those who nominated and voted [...]
Wednesday 29 October 2025 Issued by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Healthcare leaders across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin have unveiled bold new commitments to reduce the environmental impact of local NHS services and build a more sustainable future for the communities they serve. Healthcare in England is estimated to contribute between 4% and 5% of national carbon emissions, and around [...]
27 October 2025 New solar panels are to be installed on a car park canopy at a Telford hospital, saving on energy bills and supporting investment into frontline care. Great British Energy has awarded £445,000 for the solar panels on the car park canopy at Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Telford. Work is expected to start on the 200kw system [...]
We are always looking at ways to reduce waiting times for our patients to ensure they receive a diagnosis as quickly as possible and the best possible care. The Trust has made huge improvements with it achieving its best diagnostic performance for over five years. Our waiting lists for tests and scans have been reduced, meaning that our patients are [...]
8 October 2025 The waiting list for tests and scans at the Trust, which runs the county’s acute hospitals, has been hugely reduced, meaning that patients are receiving the care and treatment they need sooner. The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Trust (SaTH) is now amongst the top performing half of the country for the proportion of patients waiting less [...]
Keeping our patients and staff safe is one of our top priorities and we are re-introducing face mask wearing in some areas of our hospitals from Wednesday 8 October. We look after the most vulnerable in our communities and we do all that we can to protect them. Patients, visitors and staff are being asked to wear face masks [...]
You still have time to vote for your hospital hero in our Trust’s Public Recognition Award - the deadline is on Friday (3 October). We have three fantastic finalists and I know the decision will be a difficult for you as they are great contenders who all are incredibly deserving. The Public Recognition Award is the only category in [...]
Issued by Shropsire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care System 25 September Health and care leaders across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin have taken the next step in delivering their commitment to expanding community-based care, as part of a wider plan to improve patient recovery and ease pressure on local hospitals. Backed by a £3.6 million reinvestment, the initiative will see more [...]
