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Fundraising efforts to thank ITU staff in memory of COVID-19 patient

27 May 2021 Two fundraising efforts have been set up to support the Intensive Therapy Unit (ITU) at the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Telford in memory of a patient who sadly lost his battle against COVID-19. Steve Fisher Steve Fisher died in March after spending four weeks at PRH. Steve’s wife, Marsha, works in the Endoscopy Unit [...]

Fundraising efforts to thank ITU staff in memory of COVID-19 patient2021-05-27T09:37:56+01:00

SaTH forms group to promote equality and diversity

26 May 2021 A new group has been formed by the Trust that runs Shropshire’s acute hospital to address inequalities in accessing acute health care. Kal Parkash Feedback from members of the public and patients at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and the Princess Royal Hospital in Telford has suggested that sectors of the community feel they do not [...]

SaTH forms group to promote equality and diversity2021-05-26T13:20:38+01:00

Ockenden Report Assurance Committee to meet on Thursday

26 May 2021 The next meeting of the Ockenden Report Assurance Committee (ORAC) will take place on Thursday 27 May from 9am-11.30am. The event will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams. To live stream the event  please click here. ORAC was formed to drive forward actions arising from the first Ockenden Report into maternity services, which was published in 2020. The [...]

Ockenden Report Assurance Committee to meet on Thursday2021-05-26T11:09:23+01:00

Join a national outpouring of love to raise money for local NHS heroes

14 May 2021 The charity that supports Shropshire’s two acute hospitals is urging people and businesses in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin, and mid Wales to join the nation’s biggest tea break on 5 July and help raise awareness for the incredible people in our NHS who’ve done so much to help everyone get through the pandemic. Following a year like [...]

Join a national outpouring of love to raise money for local NHS heroes2021-05-14T12:16:33+01:00

Hospitals celebrate ODPs working in theatres

14 May 2021 They play a crucial role behind the closed doors of the theatres. Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs) support the anaesthetic, surgery and recovery teams – and care for patients undergoing surgical procedures – every day at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) and Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Telford. During the pandemic, they saw their roles change with many [...]

Hospitals celebrate ODPs working in theatres2021-05-14T11:58:12+01:00

Hospital nursing teams celebrated on International Nurses’ Day

12 May 2021 Nursing teams and the care they provide for patients at SaTH are being celebrated today to mark International Nurses’ Day (IND). This year, as well as showcasing the nursing profession to encourage others to join, IND will recognise the contribution made by nurses in all roles, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. COVID-19 has meant that nursing teams [...]

Hospital nursing teams celebrated on International Nurses’ Day2021-05-12T10:33:30+01:00

Research Team to walk to iconic landmark to raise money for SaTH Charity

5 May 2021 A team which has contributed to the UK’s efforts to tackle coronavirus is to undertake a 10 mile walk to one of the ‘modern wonders of Wales’ to raise money for a charity which benefits patients and staff at Shropshire’s two acute hospitals. Kelly Hard The Research and Innovation Team at The Shrewsbury and Telford [...]

Research Team to walk to iconic landmark to raise money for SaTH Charity2021-05-05T11:36:25+01:00

Healthcare leaders stress importance of COVID-19 second dose vaccine

30 April 2021 Healthcare leaders across Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin are urging people to attend their second dose vaccination appointment when they are invited so, they can join the millions of people who are helping to protect themselves and others. Over 384,432 doses (including second doses) of the COVID-19 vaccination have been given to people in Shropshire and Telford [...]

Healthcare leaders stress importance of COVID-19 second dose vaccine2021-04-30T16:19:05+01:00

SaTH reintroduces access for parents of babies being cared for in the Neonatal Unit

28 April 2021 Parents and guardians of babies receiving care on the Neonatal Unit at the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Telford will be able to spend time with their baby whenever they want after restrictions brought in due to the COVID-19 pandemic were relaxed.     Two parents, or a parent and named guardian, are now able to visit the [...]

SaTH reintroduces access for parents of babies being cared for in the Neonatal Unit2021-04-28T16:19:40+01:00

Learning disability and autism programme survey

The Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin Learning Disability and Autism Programme is developing its overarching vision and principles. This is important as it provides focus, sets direction and unites everybody with where we want to get to as a local health and care system. It also sets out what we want to achieve for and with people living with a [...]

Learning disability and autism programme survey2021-04-26T12:51:44+01:00