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Neonatal Unit achieves UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative Stage 3 Accreditation

23 October 2026 The Neonatal Unit at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) has achieved UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative Stage 3 accreditation. The UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative (BFI) is a global programme that helps health professionals support families with infant feeding and building close, loving relationships with their babies, giving them the best possible start in [...]

Neonatal Unit achieves UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative Stage 3 Accreditation2026-10-23T14:03:52+01:00

Friends of Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital launches ambitious £1m ‘Breathing Life’ appeal for new dedicated respiratory centre

Wednesday 21 October To mark six decades of service to local healthcare, the Friends of Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital (Friends of SaTH) today announces an ambitious £1 million fundraising appeal - Breathing Life - to fund specialist medical equipment for a new, dedicated Respiratory Centre at the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Telford. The announcement was made during the [...]

Friends of Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital launches ambitious £1m ‘Breathing Life’ appeal for new dedicated respiratory centre2026-10-21T15:21:55+01:00

Construction partner announced for new operating theatre at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

15 October 2026 ModuleCo have been announced as the contractor for a new operating theatre at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH), supporting The Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Community and Hospitals NHS Group’s ongoing investment in modern healthcare facilities. The 240 square metre facility will include a new ophthalmic operating theatre, featuring an Ultra Clean Ventilation (UCV) canopy, alongside a dedicated [...]

Construction partner announced for new operating theatre at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital2026-10-15T11:07:57+01:00

Patient raises £3,830 to support future Hummingbird Service patients

05 October 2026 A patient has raised an incredible £3,830 for Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Charity as a thank you for the care he received. Tudur Evans was diagnosed with a rare condition and received treatment and support from The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust’s (SaTH) Hummingbird Service. Wanting to give something back and help future patients, Dyffryn [...]

Patient raises £3,830 to support future Hummingbird Service patients2026-10-05T09:37:11+01:00

First look at architect impressions for new cancer treatment centre revealed

25 September 2026 Architect impressions for a new cancer treatment centre at Princess Royal Hospital in Telford have been revealed, offering a glimpse of the important facility that will increase capacity for cancer treatment across Shropshire, Telford and mid Wales. The images showcase the proposed Lingen Davies Cancer Centre, a purpose-built facility designed around the [...]

First look at architect impressions for new cancer treatment centre revealed2026-09-25T10:45:58+01:00

Trust shortlisted for two prestigious Healthcare Estates Awards

Friday 4 September  The Estates Team at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) has been shortlisted in this year’s Healthcare Estates Awards. The Healthcare Estates IHEEM Awards recognise outstanding organisations, teams, individuals, projects and products in the healthcare-built environment. They are awarded for work demonstrating or surpassing originality, innovation and quality of delivery. The Estates Team has [...]

Trust shortlisted for two prestigious Healthcare Estates Awards2026-09-04T14:12:32+01:00

‘Daunting experience’ improved thanks to funding from local cancer charity

Monday 24 August A Shropshire hospital clinic room has been transformed following the addition of a nature-inspired mural, funded by the region’s primary cancer charity. Lingen Davies Cancer Support commissioned local artist Charlotte Tisdale to design, and hand paint a piece of artwork for the ceiling in a clinic room at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. Most of the treatments [...]

‘Daunting experience’ improved thanks to funding from local cancer charity2026-08-24T10:41:39+01:00

Changes to car parking at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital from 1 September

Following feedback from patients, visitors and colleagues, we are making some changes to the allocation of car parking spaces at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. The changes will come into effect from Tuesday 1 September and will help us make the best use of the parking available across the hospital site. What is changing? From 1 September: Staff Car Park 4 [...]

Changes to car parking at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital from 1 September2026-08-24T16:21:47+01:00

Emergency Department entrance change for walk-in patients at RSH

Monday 27 July From 8am on Wednesday 29 July, the entrance for patients walking into the Emergency Department (ED) at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital will change. If you are attending ED as a walk-in patient, please use the newly constructed entrance on the left-hand side of the ED building, accessed via the road leading to the department. Clear signage will [...]

Emergency Department entrance change for walk-in patients at RSH2026-07-28T16:42:13+01:00

Temporary footpath closure at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

26 June 2026 Patients and visitors are being advised of temporary access changes near the Pathology department and Copthorne building at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital as work continues to support the development of new healthcare facilities. Preparatory work is being carried out ahead of the delivery and installation of new generators, which will provide essential power for the new healthcare [...]

Temporary footpath closure at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital2026-06-26T11:42:00+01:00