News – Page 2

SaTH most improved nationally for reducing waiting times for planned care

11 December 2025 SaTH is the most improved nationally for reducing waiting times for patients needing planned care – securing £2million in capital funding. The Trust achieved a 14% improvement in its 18-week referral to treatment performance between April and September this year, making it the most improved during this period. The national standard is that 92% of patients should [...]

SaTH most improved nationally for reducing waiting times for planned careClaire Dunn2025-12-11T08:29:01+00:00

Two new wards ready to open at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

05 December 2025 Two new, modern wards at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) are set to open early next week and will a provide positive impact for patients this winter and beyond. A ribbon-cutting ceremony took place to mark the official opening of the wards. The wards represent a major significant milestone in the ongoing improvement of local healthcare services. [...]

Two new wards ready to open at Royal Shrewsbury Hospitallydia hughes2025-12-05T16:10:35+00:00

More patients to be recruited for cancer trial as funding is extended

4 December 2025 Further funding has been secured for a cancer trial study, which is developing a new test to detect colorectal cancer and high-risk polyps. Nearly 2,000 patients have so far taken part in the TRIOMIC study at the Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) in Stafford Park, Telford, and it is hoped to reach a target of 6,600 by [...]

More patients to be recruited for cancer trial as funding is extendedLisa Bailey2025-12-08T09:37:52+00:00

Hospital seeks volunteer buggy drivers to support patients and visitors

3 December 2025 A hospital Trust is calling on caring, community-minded individuals to join its team of volunteer buggy drivers, to help patients and visitors with mobility issues travel comfortably and safely around the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. The volunteer-run buggy service plays a vital role in improving accessibility for those who may find the hospital’s long corridors or distances [...]

Hospital seeks volunteer buggy drivers to support patients and visitorsNatalie Smith2025-12-03T12:35:27+00:00

Increase in number of consultants recruited at hospital Trust

27 November 2025 The Trust that runs the county’s acute hospitals is noticing a significant increase in consultant recruitment which will lead to an improvement in patient care. The numbers applying for consultant roles has risen at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) with 33 consultants, including both substantive and NHS locum consultants recruited since the start of [...]

Increase in number of consultants recruited at hospital TrustCaroline Cross2025-11-27T15:51:06+00:00

New sky gardens set to improve patient experience through local partnership

26 November 2025 Rotarians from Shrewsbury Severn Rotary Club are joining forces with The Shrewsbury and Telford NHS Hospital Trust (SaTH) in a new partnership that will boost hospital fundraising efforts. Working to make a real difference for patients and staff, Shrewsbury Severn Rotary Club has agreed to establish unique sky gardens as a key feature of the new [...]

New sky gardens set to improve patient experience through local partnershiplydia hughes2025-12-03T12:35:04+00:00

SaTH Charity awarded £48,965 to deliver vital wellbeing support to NHS staff

20 November 2025 Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Charity (SaTH Charity) has been awarded £48,965 to establish and run a doctor-led menopause clinic for staff to support their wellbeing. Thanks to the grant from NHS Charities Together and NHS England for the clinic, SaTH Charity will be able to provide crucial support to improve the wellbeing of staff at The [...]

SaTH Charity awarded £48,965 to deliver vital wellbeing support to NHS staffLisa Bailey2025-11-20T13:50:13+00:00

New integrated community front door service helps residents stay safe and well at home

19 November 2025 Issued by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin A new health and care initiative is helping residents across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin get the support they need quickly, often avoiding unnecessary hospital admissions, by providing enhanced help straight from Emergency Departments (A&Es) so they can return home sooner. The Integrated Community Front Door acts as a ‘front door’ [...]

New integrated community front door service helps residents stay safe and well at homeLisa Bailey2025-11-19T16:08:15+00:00

Generous donations help to buy machine for enhanced patient care

18 November 2025 Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Charity (SaTH Charity) is delighted to announce the purchase of an AccuVein machine for Royal Shrewsbury Hospital’s Haematology unit, thanks to the generous donations of two former patients. This cutting-edge device will significantly enhance patient care and outcomes by improving the process of accessing veins, particularly for those undergoing chemotherapy and other [...]

Generous donations help to buy machine for enhanced patient careLisa Bailey2025-11-20T13:50:34+00:00

Care home residents deliver knitted hearts to Trust’s Neonatal patients

17 November 2025 Residents at a Shropshire care home, aged between 92 and 99 years of age, have spent hours knitting hearts for the youngest patients at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) in time for World Prematurity Day. Joyce Stanford, who turns 100 in December and spent 30 years working as a theatre nurse, and [...]

Care home residents deliver knitted hearts to Trust’s Neonatal patientsKai Farmer2025-11-17T16:00:35+00:00