Shrewsbury and Telford General News and posts

Update on reduced visiting and face masks

6 January 2025 We have reintroduced visiting at both our hospitals. We would like to thank everyone for their support over the weekend after temporary visiting reductions were put in place. Please follow all guidance on our wards and departments, including a maximum of two visitors per patient at any time. Please continue to wash your hands to maintain [...]

Update on reduced visiting and face masks2025-01-06T15:02:58+00:00

Choose the Right Service to Be Treated Quicker and Ease Pressure on Local Health and Care Services

Friday 3 January 2025 The NHS in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin has been experiencing a high demand for services over recent weeks and has declared a critical incident today. Health leaders are now urging people to think about which service is right for their health needs this winter. By making informed choices, people can be treated quicker and help [...]

Choose the Right Service to Be Treated Quicker and Ease Pressure on Local Health and Care Services2025-01-03T16:34:26+00:00

Reducing visiting in our hospitals

Friday 3 January 2025 Please be aware that from today (Friday 3 January 2025) we are reducing visiting in our hospitals. This is due to the rising numbers of flu, COVID and other winter illnesses and will help protect our patients and colleagues. There are some exceptions to this, which can be seen below. Visiting is permitted: When a [...]

Reducing visiting in our hospitals2025-01-03T17:21:52+00:00

Charity gifts £33,000 fertility laser to hospital trust fertility centre

02 January 2025 A charity has gifted a new £33,000 fertility laser, which is set to improve the survival rate of frozen embryos and improve the chance of patients getting pregnant, to a hospital trust fertility centre. The League of Friends of Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital (LoF) has bought the new laser, which will allow the scientists at the Shropshire [...]

Charity gifts £33,000 fertility laser to hospital trust fertility centre2025-01-02T11:22:02+00:00

Reintroduction of face masks in our hospitals

Monday 23 December 2024 The numbers of flu cases within our communities are increasing, and we are starting to see a rise in cases within our hospitals. Please can we ask patients, visitors and colleagues to wear face masks at all times in the following areas: Emergency Department (all areas including fit to sit) Same Day Emergency Care, Acute [...]

Reintroduction of face masks in our hospitals2024-12-23T12:18:38+00:00

Renal dialysis unit marks its one-year anniversary

23 December 2024 Members of the renal unit with patient Peter Downes, his wife and John Watts with members of the renal unit Renal dialysis services marked its first anniversary at its purpose-built location in Telford with the unveiling of a tree of remembrance. The state-of-the-art facility in Hollinswood House, Stafford Park, Telford, provides care for lower [...]

Renal dialysis unit marks its one-year anniversary2024-12-23T08:36:36+00:00

Santa flies into hospital to visit children

19 December 2024 Santa flew in to visit the Children’s Ward at the Princess Royal Hospital in Telford aboard an RAF Shawbury helicopter. He swapped his sleigh for a H135 Juno helicopter and waved to children at local schools as he flew through the skies of Telford. He touched down to be greeted by excited patients and staff yesterday [...]

Santa flies into hospital to visit children2025-03-07T10:43:35+00:00

Orthopaedic joint replacement surgery resumes at hospital

17 December 2024 Orthopaedic joint replacement surgery has resumed at the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Telford, which will reduce the amount of time that patients are waiting for operations. Planned joint replacement surgery at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH), which runs the PRH and Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, restarted in phases with hip replacement operations first followed [...]

Orthopaedic joint replacement surgery resumes at hospital2024-12-17T15:33:56+00:00

Improving patient care at Hospital Trust with Theatres Academy

13 December 2024 The Trust, which runs the county’s two acute hospitals, is reaping the rewards of its very own Theatres Academy, one year on from launching. The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) has been training up staff within its Theatres department through a range of apprenticeships and leadership programmes. The academy at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and [...]

Improving patient care at Hospital Trust with Theatres Academy2024-12-13T12:48:27+00:00

Fund which supports patients who are receiving end of life care reaches £100,000

10 December 2024 A fund set up to support patients who are receiving end of life care and their loved ones has reached £100,000. The Swan Fund was set up in 2015 by Jules Lewis who is Swan End of Life Care Lead Nurse at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH). It was started with a £500 [...]

Fund which supports patients who are receiving end of life care reaches £100,0002025-03-07T10:44:00+00:00