Innovative construction technology is playing a key role in the delivery of the new healthcare facilities at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH), where Integrated Health Projects - the Joint Venture between VINCI Building and Sir Robert McAlpine - is using advanced digital systems and robotics to improve efficiency, quality and onsite safety. Among the latest innovations now onsite is a [...]
5 June 2026 Charity bosses have hailed the community for helping reach the first £1 million milestone of its £5 million cancer appeal – just in time for its birthday celebrations. Lingen Davies Cancer Support – the primary cancer charity in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and Mid Wales – launched the £5 million Sunflower Appeal in June last year [...]
From Tuesday 26 May 2026 the phlebotomy (blood taking) service at Princess Royal Hospital will relocate from Malling Health building to the main hospital, near Pharmacy. Clear signage will be in place to direct patients to the new location. This move is part of our ongoing commitment to improving patient flow and service accessibility within the Trust. Patients continue [...]
Over the past week, our NHS Group has been celebrating all that our staff do to make a difference to our patients and their loved ones as part of International Nurses’ Day and International Day of the Midwife. It is the ideal opportunity to recognise the dedication, compassion and teamwork of our Nurses, Midwives, Healthcare Support Workers, Nursing Associates, [...]
12 May 2026 More than £80,000 has been gifted to Shropshire’s two acute hospitals to benefit patients needing prostate surgery - meaning they will now be able to have their care closer to home. The generous donation from the League of Friends of The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital has been used to buy specialist urology theatres equipment to treat [...]
1 May 2026 Work to install new entrance doors to the rear of the Admin Hub/Entrance Block at Princess Royal Hospital will start on Tuesday 5 May. The works are due to take three weeks and during this period access to the hospital entrance will be diverted to either side of the entrance block. Access to the offices, Market Express, [...]
Tuesday 14 April We have been made aware by Shropshire Council that from Tuesday 14 April to Monday 11 May [2026] there will be temporary traffic lights in place on Mytton Oak Road from 9am-5pm. The work is required to provide the power supply for the new Shropshire Homes housing development off Mytton Oak Road. During the works, please [...]
Monday 13 April On Monday morning (13 April), essential construction work will be taking place at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH). While there may be some temporary changes to access routes and parking, all hospital services remain open and operating as normal. Crane lifts of heating and cooling equipment to new healthcare facilities A crane will be used to lift [...]
7 April 2026 From Friday 10 April to Sunday 12 April, essential construction work will be taking place at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH). While there may be some temporary changes to access routes and parking, all hospital services remain open and operating as normal. Construction activity includes: Relocation of the modular building at the front of the Emergency Department [...]
23 March 2026 A new Urology Investigation Unit is set to open at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH), providing improved facilities, increased capacity and faster access to diagnosis and treatment for patients. The unit will feature three brand new procedure rooms dedicated to urology investigations and treatments, including prostate biopsies and bladder examinations. These new rooms will enable the [...]
