2 July 2026 A consultant musculoskeletal and general radiologist from The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) has been appointed to lead a national programme working to reduce waiting lists and ensure radiology services offer high quality, efficient care. Dr Laurence Ginder, who is also an Associate Medical Director for the Trust, is the new clinical lead for radiology for NHS [...]
23 February 2026 A patient who was unable to continue life-saving treatment because of ‘terrifying claustrophobia’ has completed his therapy thanks to new technology from the region’s primary cancer charity. Georgina Glennon (Technical Superintendent Radiographer) with Alex Smith (Senior Radiographer) holding the old and new style masks. Extreme claustrophobia caused by his radiotherapy head mask meant Tim [...]
5 February 2026 Care for local patients using endoscopy services at Shropshire’s two acute hospitals is being improved as clinicians are benefitting from high-quality teaching and training. The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) is an appointed Joint Advisory Group (JAG) training centre. Its annual report has shown that all seven key areas of quality have been met, [...]
16 December 2025 The British Medical Association (BMA) has announced strike action by resident doctors from 7am on Wednesday 17 December until 7am on Monday 22 December. Regardless of any strike action taking place, it is really important that patients who need urgent medical care continue to come forward as normal, especially in emergency and serious life-threatening cases [...]
6 November 2025 A message from our partners at NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Health and care leaders are urging parents and carers to ensure their children aged 2 to 3 years receive the seasonal flu vaccine as soon as possible. Flu can be a horrible illness in young children, and vaccination not only protects them but also helps [...]
7 October 2025 We will be re-introducing face mask wearing in some areas of our hospitals from Wednesday 8 October. This follows guidance from NHS England to reduce the spread of respiratory infections this winter and protect patients, visitors and staff. It also follows a recent increase in the number of COVID-19 cases in our hospitals. Please can we [...]
26 August 2025 An Emergency Planning and Business Continuity Officer from The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals NHS Trust (SaTH) has been shortlisted for an award for her business continuity planning work. Musilli Oshivire, Emergency Planning and Business Continuity Officer, has been shortlisted for the Business Continuity Institute (BCI) Europe Awards 2025 in the Continuity and Resilience Newcomer category. Musilli’s nomination reflects her contribution [...]
11 August 2025 A message from NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Residents across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin will soon have a unique opportunity to access vital cancer information and support services when the county welcomes the “Cancer Bus Tour” this Summer. A collaboration between NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, the West Midlands Cancer Alliance and local health and care [...]
Read the official notice here.The full agenda can be found here. Invitation from Andrew Morgan, Chair in Common I am pleased to invite you to The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Thursday 25 September, 2pm, in Room 5, Shropshire Education and Conference Centre (SECC), Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, Mytton Oak Road, Shrewsbury, SY3 8XQ. There [...]
24 July 2025 The NHS is working hard to keep patients safe during planned strikes while delivering the best care possible, and patients should continue to attend appointments as planned unless contacted to reschedule. The British Medical Association (BMA) has announced strike action by resident doctors from 7am on Friday 25 July until 7am on Wednesday 30 July. During [...]
