We sometimes need to have important conversations about end-of-life care and it helps if staff and relatives can talk in a calm and dedicated space. Last week, a fully refurbished Swan Suite was officially opened by Ward Manager Sharon Angelides and Matron Claire Saphier on wards 15 and 16 at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH). The suite was developed by Jules [...]
Today is the first anniversary of the county’s Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) opening its doors and in that time it has seen more than 72,000 patients. This is an incredible achievement with the number of elective diagnostic tests and scans at the CDC, which is based in Hollinswood House, Stafford Park, Telford, increasing significantly. Feedback we have had from patients [...]
3 October 2024 Patients living with frailty are spending less time in hospital following the launch of dedicated assessment units at Shropshire’s two acute hospitals. Frailty Assessment Units were opened at both Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) and Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Telford in July. Patients who attend the emergency departments or acute medical units are screened by dedicated [...]
1 October 2024 More than 72,000 patients have been seen at the county’s Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) since it first opened its doors a year ago this week. The purpose-built CDC has transformed the way that services are provided, with the number of elective diagnostic tests and scans that The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH), in partnership with [...]
A key milestone has been reached with the plans to improve hospital care for our communities. Signing the contract with Integrated Health Projects (IHP) for the design and build of a modern four-storey building at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) is a major step forward and puts us on the pathway to transforming our health services. VINCI Building and Sir [...]
24 September 2024 Daredevils made the charity abseil off a ward block at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) a huge success with more than £20,000 raised so far for the county’s acute hospitals. Ready to abseil off the ward block - Syed Ali Ehsanullah, Urology Consultant Thirty-nine hospital staff and supporters went ‘Off the Block’ last Saturday (21 [...]
The first session of the cancer support group Men Like Us was held in Ludlow recently and I am told it went well with 16 men turning up and chatting like old friends by the end of the session. It gives those going along the chance to share experiences, offer emotional and practical support, and provide friendship at a difficult [...]
I would like to say how proud I am of my colleagues whose work to provide better support and care for children and young people, and their families who are receiving care and treatment at our hospitals, has been recognised. Our Children and Young People Team is absolutely fantastic, their commitment and energy to provide the best possible care [...]
29 August 2024 Organisers of a thriving cancer support group are thrilled to announce another venue is opening in the county – to help men meet others experiencing similar issues. Katey Evans, a Personalised Care Navigator, with the volunteers Men Like Us was started six months ago as a pilot project run by The Personalised Care Team [...]
28 August 2024 A new energy facility, solar panels and insulation measures will be introduced at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) as part of a £16.2 million investment. The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH), which runs RSH, secured the funding through the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme. It will be used to replace and upgrade the current ageing heating infrastructure [...]
