23 June 2026 More than 10,000 patients have now received their operations at the elective surgery hub at The Princess Royal Hospital (PRH), marking a major milestone in reducing waiting times for planned care. The landmark patient was treated on Sunday 7 June, highlighting the continued impact of the £24 million investment in the dedicated facility. The hub is [...]
05 June 2026 More than 200 volunteers who give thousands of hours of their time to help patients and staff at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) and the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) have been thanked for their incredible support. Their dedication was celebrated during Volunteers’ Week, a national celebration, which started on Monday 1 June and runs throughout the week. [...]
18 May 2026 A new pre-operative assessment centre for the Trust, which runs the county’s acute hospitals, is improving patient care and creating vital additional capacity to support elective recovery. The service relocated in January 2026 to Sentinel Park on Whitchurch Road, providing a modern, purpose-built facility designed to deliver care closer to home and reduce pressure on The Shrewsbury [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
13 April 2026 The Shropshire and Mid Wales Fertility Centre is appealing for men who are aged between 18 and 45 years-old and who want to help others, to become sperm donors. Professor Jason Kasraie, Head of Fertility Services at Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SATH), which runs the Fertility Centre, said: “For many people, using donated sperm is [...]
25 03 2025 The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) has been awarded a Gold Baby Charter Award by the charity Bliss for the care provided to premature and sick babies. The Neonatal Unit at the Princess Royal Hospital, Telford, achieved the highest level of the Bliss Baby Charter following an assessment which showed that the Unit has strong [...]
19 March 2026 There is no current increase in meningitis cases in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and the overall risk to people locally remains very low. However, it is still important to stay protected and be aware of symptoms. Check your child or young person’s vaccinations MenACWY vaccine Routinely given in Years 9 and 10. If missed, young people can [...]
04 03 2026 Maternity Services at the Princess Royal Hospital will be opening their doors on Saturday 14 March for a special open day designed to welcome expectant parents and families. The event will run throughout the day and will give visitors the chance to see the maternity areas first hand. Guided tours will take people through key parts [...]
27 February 2026 A play practitioner has created a new visual tool to help children and their families feel calmer during scans and other procedures. Kate Edwards works as a play practitioner in the Children and Young People’s Unit at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH). She supports children coming through the Emergency Department (ED). Her role includes preparing children [...]
