23 June 2026 More than 10,000 patients have now received their operations at the elective surgery hub at The Princess Royal Hospital (PRH), marking a major milestone in reducing waiting times for planned care. The landmark patient was treated on Sunday 7 June, highlighting the continued impact of the £24 million investment in the dedicated facility. The hub is [...]

22 June 2026 A family of NHS colleagues is preparing to take on the Wace Morgan Shrewsbury 5k to raise money for Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Charity. Kai Farmer, his wife Sam and daughter Amy who all work at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) will line up at the start of the race on Sunday 5 [...]

17 June 2026 A new digital service is being launched as part of plans to reduce waiting times for patients who need an operation. SaTH is rolling out an online tool which will enable some patients waiting for surgery to have their pre-operative assessment at home. Patients who require an anaesthetic undergo a pre-operative assessment to prepare them for [...]

16 June 2026 Nearly 200 members of staff of The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) laced up their boots and took to the pitch for a charity football tournament, raising more than £5,500 for the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Charity. The tournament, organised by Mark Rawlings, a porter at the hospital, and Nicola Brockley, Manager of the Shrewsbury [...]

Friday 12 June 2026 (updated Sunday 14 June 2026 The British Medical Association has announced that the planned strike action by resident doctors (15-19 June) has been cancelled.Our focus remains on ensuring as many services as possible continue to operate safely.We will contact you if your appointment has changed. If we have not contacted you, please attend your appointment as [...]

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) has been shortlisted in the RLDatix Awards 2026, which recognise and credit those who drive improvement, champion patient safety, and go above and beyond to enhance the quality of care for all. SaTH, which runs the Princess Royal Hospital in Telford and the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, has been nominated in the Driving [...]

8 June 2026 Issued by Greenhous Greenhous Group is proud to support The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust by providing a fully electric Nissan ARIYA to assist its Volunteer Driver Service, an initiative designed to improve patient experience. Launched in summer 2025, the Volunteer Driver Service plays a vital role in helping patients. From ensuring individuals can return home safely and efficiently [...]

05 June 2026 More than 200 volunteers who give thousands of hours of their time to help patients and staff at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) and the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) have been thanked for their incredible support. Their dedication was celebrated during Volunteers’ Week, a national celebration, which started on Monday 1 June and runs throughout the week. [...]