First patient leaves hospital on same day as hip replacement surgery

15 May 2025 A patient has become the first to leave the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Telford on the same day as hip replacement surgery. Neil Jones, pictured with staff and his surgeon Mr Ralph Perkins Neil Jones, pictured with staff, was the first patient on the theatre list with his surgery carried out by Mr Ralph [...]

First patient leaves hospital on same day as hip replacement surgery2025-05-16T14:14:44+01:00

Food hub opens as RAAC work progresses at Princess Royal Hospital

30 April 2025 Mo Robson serves AJ, a security officer at the PRH A new temporary food hub has opened at Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Telford as work progresses to safely remove Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC). The kitchen and Apley restaurant at PRH have been closed since the RAAC was identified in Autumn 2023. The [...]

Food hub opens as RAAC work progresses at Princess Royal Hospital2025-05-16T14:16:09+01:00

Work to begin to safely remove RAAC at Princess Royal Hospital

19 March 2025 Specialist teams will soon begin work to safely remove Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) found in a kitchen area at Telford’s Princess Royal Hospital (PRH). The safety of patients, staff and visitors will be a priority during the work and following completion, the hospital’s restaurant and kitchens will be upgraded, improving the experience for all who [...]

Work to begin to safely remove RAAC at Princess Royal Hospital2025-04-03T16:36:35+01:00

Multi-faith space opens at Princess Royal Hospital, Telford

22 October  2024 A chapel at Princess Royal Hospital has been transformed into a multi-faith space for patients, visitors, volunteers and staff. The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH), which runs Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) and the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Telford, is committed to meeting the needs of its diverse communities. As well as investing in growing [...]

Multi-faith space opens at Princess Royal Hospital, Telford2024-11-28T13:31:31+00:00

Hospital artwork competition launches for children and young people

3 October 2024 The Shrewsbury and Telford NHS Hospital Trust (SaTH) has launched an artwork competition for children and young people across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and mid Wales. The Trust is calling for young artists to submit their artwork for a chance to be featured on the construction hoarding at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) and near the main [...]

Hospital artwork competition launches for children and young people2024-10-24T16:13:43+01:00

New £24m planned care hub at PRH opens leading to shorter patient waiting times

15 July 2024 A fantastic new planned care hub has opened at Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Telford meaning patients will have shorter waits for the operations they need.                             The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH), which runs PRH and Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, secured a £24million investment to build the [...]

New £24m planned care hub at PRH opens leading to shorter patient waiting times2024-08-12T14:49:35+01:00

Nearly 57,000 patients seen as Community Diagnostic Centre now fully operational

10 July 2024 The county’s Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) is now fully operational and is transforming the way that services are offered to patients – with nearly 57,000 patients seen since it first opened its doors. The purpose-built CDC is significantly increasing the number of elective diagnostic tests and scans that The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH), [...]

Nearly 57,000 patients seen as Community Diagnostic Centre now fully operational2024-08-12T14:49:43+01:00

Patients to benefit from thousands more operations when hospital hub opens

3 April 2024 Thousands more operations will take place each year with the opening of a new Planned Care Hub at Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Telford this summer. The new facility, which will consist of four modern operating theatres and additional recovery beds, will enable more than 3,500 additional day case procedures to be undertaken per year. The Shrewsbury [...]

Patients to benefit from thousands more operations when hospital hub opens2024-04-10T14:13:26+01:00

Faster diagnosis for patients as new service launched

27 March 2024 A new teledermatology service has been launched at the Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) in Telford, helping patients to have a faster diagnosis and treatment for skin cancer. The service, run by The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, involves a qualified professional clinical photographer taking a series of digital photographs of a patient’s skin lesion. The [...]

Faster diagnosis for patients as new service launched2024-04-10T14:13:54+01:00

New Community Diagnostic Centre sees more than 13,000 patients since opening

The county’s first Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) has welcomed more than 13,000 patients for diagnostic testing since it opened, including the first patient to use its new MRI scanner. The CDC, based at Hollinswood House in Telford, currently offers appointments for pathology (blood tests) and radiology, providing extra capacity for non-urgent diagnostic testing. Its location in the community means [...]

New Community Diagnostic Centre sees more than 13,000 patients since opening2024-03-07T13:43:10+00:00