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First patients scanned on new CT scanner at PRH

3 December 2019 A new state-of-the-art CT scanner is up and running at the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Telford – with the first patients to use it being scanned this week. The scanner was delivered to the X-ray Department last month and is now fully operational. The first patient was scanned today. Glen Whitehouse, Jan McCloud and Sally [...]

First patients scanned on new CT scanner at PRH2019-12-03T12:58:32+00:00

Trust recognised for reducing its impact on environment

2 December 2019 The Trust which runs Shropshire’s two acute hospitals has been recognised for helping to reduce its impact on the environment.    Matt Butler and Alex Ford from SaTH SaTH was highly commended in the waste management category of the Telford BESST Sustainable Business Awards 2019. The Trust, which runs the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and the [...]

Trust recognised for reducing its impact on environment2019-12-02T16:08:15+00:00

Acute hospitals becoming ‘veteran aware’

28 November 2019 Shropshire’s two acute hospitals have signed up to gain accreditation for a covenant that ensures the best care for people who are serving, or who have served, in the British Armed Forces. Dr Kevin Eardley The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH), which runs the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) and the Princess Royal Hospital [...]

Acute hospitals becoming ‘veteran aware’2019-11-28T15:23:29+00:00

Happy birthday, Gertrude!

27 November 2019 Staff at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) have helped a patient to celebrate her 100th birthday. Staff on AMU help Gertrude celebrate When Gertrude Gibson, who lives near Oswestry, found herself in hospital on her big day, staff on the Acute Medical Unit (AMU) were determined that she would still be able to mark the [...]

Happy birthday, Gertrude!2019-11-27T12:42:34+00:00

Cancer and trauma patients to benefit from groundbreaking ‘virtual surgery’

26 November 2019 Groundbreaking 3D software which will help to virtually plan surgery and reconstruction for cancer and trauma patients has been introduced.                         Mr Sunil Bhatia It has been made possible thanks to a generous donation totalling nearly £50,000 from a former patient and the League [...]

Cancer and trauma patients to benefit from groundbreaking ‘virtual surgery’2019-11-26T10:05:17+00:00

Take part in SaTH Charity Christmas Jumper Day

25 November 2019 SaTH Charity, the official charity of The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH), is calling on schools and businesses to take part in Christmas Jumper Day (Friday 13 December) to bring festive cheer to patients in hospital. Ready for SaTH Charity Christmas Jumper Day is, back, from left, Karen Breese (Dementia Nurse Specialist) and Julia [...]

Take part in SaTH Charity Christmas Jumper Day2019-11-25T10:37:41+00:00

DJ Chris Evans donates £6,000 to Children’s Ward

21 November 2019 DJ Chris Evans has donated £6,000 to the Children’s Ward at SaTH during a charity cash giveaway live on air. The star gave out £250,000 to charities and nominees from The Sun’s Who Cares Wins health awards during his Virgin Radio Breakfast Show – which included porters Nick Evans and Ruth Lowe from the Princess Royal Hospital [...]

DJ Chris Evans donates £6,000 to Children’s Ward2019-11-21T13:11:24+00:00

New Swan Room opens at RSH featuring stunning ceiling skylight

20 November 2019 A new Swan Room for patients who are receiving end of life care has been officially opened at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) – and will feature a chair bed so relatives can stay overnight with their loved ones. The room, which also features a stunning ceiling mural, was opened on Ward 22RE (Respiratory) by the Head [...]

New Swan Room opens at RSH featuring stunning ceiling skylight2019-11-20T12:22:57+00:00

Statement in respect of reports on our Maternity service

19 November 2019 You may be aware of further reports in the media in respect of our Maternity services. Below is a statement on behalf of our Chief Executive: Paula Clark, Interim Chief Executive at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, said: “We have been working, and continue to work, with the independent review into our Maternity services.  “On [...]

Statement in respect of reports on our Maternity service2019-12-19T15:25:56+00:00

Shooting day raises £6,500 for SaTH Charity’s Cardiology Fund

18 November 2019 A charity shooting day at one of the country’s most prestigious clay target facilities raised £6,500 for the Cardiology Fund at Shropshire’s two acute hospitals. Andrew James (Head of SaTH Charity) presenting Jonathan Williams (Director of Mid Wales Shooting Centre) with a certificate of appreciation. The event on Saturday 28 September was organised for staff [...]

Shooting day raises £6,500 for SaTH Charity’s Cardiology Fund2019-11-18T09:26:24+00:00