Shrewsbury and Telford General News and posts
6 October 2026 Press release from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Researchers are calling on pregnant women in Shropshire to join the world-first clinical trial testing a new vaccine which could prevent infant deaths and stillbirths from a life-threatening bacterial infection. The Princess Royal Hospital in Telford, Shropshire is among 10 sites across the UK [...]
6 October 2026 A pioneering NHS project that uses data to improve care for children and young people requiring surgical orthodontic treatment has won a national patient safety award. The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH), which runs the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and Princess Royal Hospital, Telford, won the Advancing Patient Safety with Data and Analytics category at [...]
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 [...]
02 October 2026 The award finalists for the NHS Group, which provides acute and community healthcare in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, have been revealed and the vote for your healthcare hero is now open. Members of the public had the chance earlier this summer to nominate their hospital hero for a special award. The Public Recognition Award recognises teams [...]
1 October 2026 To keep our patients, visitors and staff safe, please do not visit our hospitals if you have symptoms of norovirus (also called the vomiting bug). Symptoms include: Diarrhoea Vomiting Flu-like symptoms Please do not visit our hospitals for at least 48 hours after symptoms stop to prevent spreading it to others. If you are feeling unwell, [...]
1 October 2026 The solar car canopy. Credit ZLC Energy A solar car canopy has been installed at Princess Royal Hospital in Telford and now generates enough power to run an operating theatre or 120 homes for the day. Installed in phases on the top deck of the staff car park near the Women and Children’s Centre, the [...]
30 September 2026 There is still time to snap up your tickets for an unforgettable fundraising evening of music featuring performances from the award-winning Jackfield Brass Band and The Arts Centre Telford (TACT)’s Community Choir - A Choired Taste. From much-loved songs from stage and screen to inspiring choral performances, the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Charity concert on Saturday 10 [...]
28 September 2026 Men Like Us, a cancer support group for men across Shropshire, is set to relaunch this autumn at a new community venue, Ludlow Fire Station. The group provides a welcoming, informal space where men affected by cancer can come together to share experiences, receive support, and connect with others who understand the challenges of living with and [...]
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 [...]
23 September 2026 Issued on behalf of Shrewsbury Men's Shed Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal visited Shrewsbury Men’s Shed to celebrate the charity’s remarkable achievements in improving the health and wellbeing of local men and supporting the wider community. The Princess Royal toured the award-winning facility at the West Midlands Showground on Thursday 17 September, meeting members known [...]
