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Congratulations Henrietta!

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 [...]

Congratulations Henrietta!2026-04-24T10:05:30+01:00

Run the Manchester Marathon for Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Charity

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, [...]

Run the Manchester Marathon for Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Charity2026-04-29T11:50:18+01:00

Supporting Patients on Critical Care

Thanks to your generous donations, Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Charity have been to be able to purchase two pupillometers one for each Critical Care Unit at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and Princess Royal Hospital, each costing £3,500. The pupillometers helps assess patients by accurately measuring pupil size and reaction. This is especially useful when reactions are slow or hard to see, [...]

Supporting Patients on Critical Care2026-04-22T16:08:51+01:00

New Cot Canopies Enhance Care for Preterm Babies at Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital

Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Charity has proudly supported the Neonatal Ward with the introduction of brand-new cot canopies, made possible through generous donations from the community. Jessica Greef pictured with the Cot Canopy These specially designed canopies help babies receive the right amount of light to promote healthy sleep, reduce cortisol levels, and encourage the release of [...]

New Cot Canopies Enhance Care for Preterm Babies at Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital2026-04-22T10:10:54+01:00

Mother and son take skydive leap for SaTH Charity

A daring mother and son leapt into the skies to raise funds for the Research and Innovation department. Mandy Carnahan and her son Harry were due to skydive from a plane on Harry’s 21st birthday last week, but it didn’t go ahead because of the weather. It is now due to take place on Saturday 27 September at Tilstock [...]

Mother and son take skydive leap for SaTH Charity2025-10-01T10:50:49+01:00

Half marathon to raise funds for the Bereavement Team

SaTH Charity secured several places in this year’s Shrewsbury Half Marathon, which is took place on Sunday 28 September 2025. One of our fundraisers, who has bravely accepted the challenge, despite not being a seasoned runner, is Stephanie Kitchenham-Laing. Her determination to support SaTH Charity is inspiring, as she embarks on this journey to raise funds for our Bereavement Team. [...]

Half marathon to raise funds for the Bereavement Team2025-10-01T10:38:25+01:00

Swan Fund celebrates its 10th birthday

SaTH Charity’s Swan Fund celebrates a milestone birthday, turning 10 years old. Jules Lewis, Julia Clarke and Jules Lock with the cake. Thanks to the generosity of the public the fund has now raised over £100,000 since it was created in 2015 with a £500 donation collected at the funeral of Jules Lewis’ father, Harold, who died at [...]

Swan Fund celebrates its 10th birthday2025-07-18T14:37:15+01:00

New stretcher improves patient care for cardiology patients

SaTH Charity has recently purchased a specialised stretcher designed for patients requiring Fluoroscopy X-rays. Cardiology staff stood next to the stretcher The ‘fluoroscopy’ stretcher was purchased for the Cardiology Service and will greatly enhance the experience for our patients. As the stretcher is designed to be used during an X-ray, it reduces the need to reposition patients [...]

New stretcher improves patient care for cardiology patients2025-07-04T13:44:38+01:00

Another Successful SaTH Charity Football Tournament

SaTH Charity Football Tournament trophies. The third annual SaTH Charity Football Tournament took place on Sunday 1 June at the Sports Village in Shrewsbury. The event was a great success with 160 members of NHS staff, from SaTH, Keele University and West Midlands Ambulance, taking part and together they raised nearly £4,600 for the Dementia appeal and [...]

Another Successful SaTH Charity Football Tournament2025-06-20T14:29:59+01:00

Official opening of the OWEN room Earlier this month we celebrated the official opening of the OWEN room in SECC

The OWEN room has been provided for staff dealing with bereavement, to be able to have important conversations in a calm, inviting, comfortable and safe space. It forms part of the OWEN model, which was created by Jules Lewis, Swan End of Life Care Facilitator, Lead Nurse and Lead for Staff Bereavement Support Service, and Jules Lock, Lead Swan [...]

Official opening of the OWEN room Earlier this month we celebrated the official opening of the OWEN room in SECC2025-05-27T15:22:28+01:00