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NHS 111 now first port of call for emergency repeat medication

25 April 2023 A message from our colleagues at NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin NHS 111 is now the first port of call for emergency repeat medication, say health leaders in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin.  From April 2023, patients who are in immediate need or require emergency repeat medications will need to visit www.111.nhs.uk or call 111. This may include [...]

NHS 111 now first port of call for emergency repeat medication2023-04-25T11:39:55+01:00

“Think which service” during the upcoming industrial action

10 March 2023 A message from our colleagues at NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin The Chief Medical Officer at NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin has urged people to attend their appointment if they have one booked during the coming days of industrial action and to ‘think which service’ before action when deciding on which service is right for their healthcare needs. [...]

“Think which service” during the upcoming industrial action2023-03-10T15:47:30+00:00

Her Majesty The Queen

Queen Elizabeth II  - 1926-2022 It was with great sadness that we learned of the death of Her Majesty The Queen, and we offer our deepest condolences to the Royal Family. The Queen will be remembered for a life dedicated to public service and that will never be forgotten; and we thank her for her enduring service and commitment. To [...]

Her Majesty The Queen2022-09-13T16:02:01+01:00

Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin health and care system declares a critical incident

12 August 2022 A message from Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin Integrated Care System (STW ICS) The health and care system in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin has declared a critical incident due to continued and unprecedented pressure on its services across all its settings.  We are seeing significant and sustained levels of demand for all health and care services across the [...]

Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin health and care system declares a critical incident2022-08-13T16:58:16+01:00

Critical incident at PRH stood down

14 May 2022 The critical incident at Princess Royal Hospital in Telford, which was declared on Thursday, was stood down today at 12.35pm. Due to the hard work and close co-operation of all involved, all services have been resumed as normal. Thank you for your patience.

Critical incident at PRH stood down2022-05-14T14:34:47+01:00

Statement: Incident at Princess Royal Hospital

4 November 2021 UPDATE (13.56) This incident has now been safely resolved and the Emergency Department and all other services at PRH have now been re-opened. A statement from Nigel Lee, Chief Operating Officer  “This morning a patient presented at the Emergency Department (ED) of the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) having been exposed off-site at his local workplace to potentially [...]

Statement: Incident at Princess Royal Hospital2021-11-04T14:06:57+00:00

Statement from Nigel Lee, Chief Operating Officer

29 October 2021 Statement from Nigel Lee, Chief Operating Officer at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust “We are acutely aware of the ongoing impacts the lengthy delays in ambulance handover times are having for some of our patients and would like to apologise to those affected. Both within our hospitals, and alongside the wider local health and care [...]

Statement from Nigel Lee, Chief Operating Officer2022-03-09T15:07:26+00:00

Routine blood tests in Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin resume

An update from our colleagues at Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) 5 October 2021 Routine blood tests for patients in Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin have resumed as the shortage of blood test tubes has eased. Work is now taking place to clear the backlog of non-urgent blood tests which were paused on NHS England (NHSE) guidance. [...]

Routine blood tests in Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin resume2021-10-05T10:32:52+01:00

Patients should not turn up for blood tests if they have been cancelled

Issued on behalf of NHS Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) 13 September 2021 Patients in Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin are being reminded that only urgent clinical blood tests are going ahead because of a global shortage of blood bottles. Patients should not turn up for blood test appointments if they have been cancelled. NHS England (NHSE) [...]

Patients should not turn up for blood tests if they have been cancelled2021-09-13T17:19:26+01:00

Online booking service for blood tests to be paused because of global blood bottle shortage

1 September 2021 Patients in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin are being advised that the online booking service for blood tests is temporarily unavailable. NHS England (NHSE) has requested all providers take action to reduce the use of blood bottles because of a global shortage. The online booking service is operated by SaTH. Anyone who needs a test for urgent health [...]

Online booking service for blood tests to be paused because of global blood bottle shortage2021-09-01T08:57:43+01:00