News – SaTH

New emergency care facilities open in ongoing redevelopment project

09 March 2026 Patients needing emergency care at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) will now benefit from improved facilities, as the third phase of the Emergency Department (ED) refurbishment opens. The redesigned area now houses Ambulatory Majors (previously known as Fit to Sit), providing timely assessment and treatment for patients who are stable, able to walk, and do not require [...]

New emergency care facilities open in ongoing redevelopment projectlydia hughes2026-03-09T09:33:47+00:00

Milestone as SaTH exits special measures after sustained improvement

5 March 2026 The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) has exited special measures after demonstrating substantial and sustained improvement – a significant milestone on its improvement journey. The Trust has been in special measures since November 2018, most recently being involved in the Recovery Support Programme (RSP). It follows a review by NHS England (NHSE), which recognised the [...]

Milestone as SaTH exits special measures after sustained improvementNatalie Smith2026-03-05T11:00:08+00:00

Princess Royal Hospital to Host Maternity Services Open Day on Saturday 14 March 2026

04 03 2026 Maternity Services at the Princess Royal Hospital will be opening their doors on Saturday 14 March for a special open day designed to welcome expectant parents and families. The event will run throughout the day and will give visitors the chance to see the maternity areas first hand. Guided tours will take people through key parts [...]

Princess Royal Hospital to Host Maternity Services Open Day on Saturday 14 March 2026Caroline Cross2026-03-05T15:05:44+00:00

New visual guide helps children feel calmer in hospital

27 February 2026 A play practitioner has created a new visual tool to help children and their families feel calmer during scans and other procedures. Kate Edwards works as a play practitioner in the Children and Young People’s Unit at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH). She supports children coming through the Emergency Department (ED). Her role includes preparing children [...]

New visual guide helps children feel calmer in hospitalCaroline Cross2026-02-27T16:35:52+00:00

Temporary roadworks at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

27 February 2026 Please be aware that from 5pm Friday 27 February – 8am Monday 2 March, how you enter, exit and travel round the RSH site will be temporarily changed. Traffic entering the site from the main hospital roundabout will be diverted onto the construction road. There will be no exiting traffic from this access point. Traffic exiting [...]

Temporary roadworks at Royal Shrewsbury Hospitallydia hughes2026-02-27T10:46:07+00:00

Hospital patients taking part in study to explore shorter radiotherapy treatments

26 February 2026 The Trust, which runs the county’s acute hospitals, is involved in a study to explore whether shorter, higher-dose radiotherapy treatments can improve the quality of life for patients with advanced lung cancer. Nine patients from The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) have been recruited to the ‘Shortened High-dose Palliative Radiotherapy for Lung Cancer’ (SHiP-Rt) [...]

Hospital patients taking part in study to explore shorter radiotherapy treatmentsLisa Bailey2026-02-26T16:39:56+00:00

How charity helped Shrewsbury patient cope with ‘terrifying claustrophobia’ to continue lifesaving treatment

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 [...]

How charity helped Shrewsbury patient cope with ‘terrifying claustrophobia’ to continue lifesaving treatmentJemima Hughes2026-02-23T13:18:45+00:00

Families encouraged to check MMRV vaccinations as measles cases rise

Issued by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin 19 February 2026 Families across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin are being encouraged by local health leaders to check that their children’s measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox (MMRV) vaccinations are up to date. The call comes as the latest measles data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shows that from 1 January to 9 [...]

Families encouraged to check MMRV vaccinations as measles cases riseLisa Bailey2026-02-19T17:15:48+00:00

Building a team to help seriously ill patients

19 February 2026 A team which helps the sickest patients at the county’s two acute hospitals has been expanded to improve the care offered. The Critical Care Outreach Team looks after any patients who are clinically deteriorating or acutely unwell. It covers all specialties within the Trust – including medical, surgery, maternity and the Emergency Departments at The Shrewsbury and [...]

Building a team to help seriously ill patientsLisa Bailey2026-02-19T15:20:06+00:00

Trust celebrates its apprentices during National Apprenticeship Week

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) is celebrating the achievements and contributions of its apprentices as part of National Apprentice Week (9-15 February). Throughout the week, the Trust will highlight the wide range of apprenticeship routes available across SaTH and the NHS, demonstrating how these programmes open doors for people at all stages of life and [...]

Trust celebrates its apprentices during National Apprenticeship WeekCaroline Cross2026-02-13T09:16:56+00:00