We have had the good news recently that the Trust has secured funding for more green projects, which will help us cut energy costs and reduce emissions. Work has started on installing nine electric vehicle charge points across the Trust’s sites to support its EV fleet after the Department for Transport awarded it £35,000. In line with the NHS Net [...]
As we approach the August bank holiday, I would remind people across the county to plan ahead for their medication needs to ensure they have essential prescriptions in time. With General Practices closed on the bank holiday Monday 25 August, it is crucial for patients who rely on repeat prescriptions to order them well in advance and to make sure they [...]
There is still time for you to nominate your hospital hero as our Trust gets ready for its fantastic annual Trust Celebratory Awards - the deadline has been extended to this Friday (8 August). Is there a team or individual who you would like to nominate for making a remarkable contribution or for showing exceptional compassion and dedication in their [...]
This week it was announced that Jo Williams has been appointed as the Chief Executive in Common of both our Trust and Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust. It is fantastic news and it means that we can continue to strengthen the work between our two trusts. Jo has already made a huge impact in her 10 months as interim Chief [...]
Everyone is being asked to play their part and ‘Think Twice, Order Right’ to help reduce the estimated £2.6 million worth of medicines wasted every year across our area. People are being asked to do a simple check to see what medicines they already have at home before ordering their repeat prescriptions, and to only request what they genuinely need. [...]
We have now launched our wonderful annual Trust Celebratory Awards and we are asking members of the public to nominate their hospital hero. It is the chance to nominate a team or individual who has made a remarkable contribution or has shown exceptional compassion and dedication in their role at our hospitals or the wider community. The Public Recognition Award [...]
It has been an incredibly warm week across the county this week, please remember to stay safe when the temperatures rise and it is so hot and humid. You can take simple steps to look after yourself by staying hydrated and drinking lots of fluids especially water and keeping the shade, particularly between 11am and 3pm. Don’t forget to check [...]
Today we celebrate the anniversary of the opening of the elective surgery hub at Princess Royal Hospital and what a fantastic facility it is. Nearly 5,000 patients – both adults and children – have had operations at the hub and it has helped us to reduce the waiting times for day case operations. Patients requiring gynaecology, vascular, ophthalmology, orthopaedic, breast, upper [...]
Our Palliative Care team gifts colourful knitted kindness hearts as a poignant keepsake to bring comfort to the families of patients who are receiving last hours and days of life care at our hospitals. They are now appealing for keen knitters to help make some more as we are now running low on stock. The hearts can also be crocheted. [...]
I would like to remind you as we approach the bank holiday weekend to think about which service you need should you require any health care. Our emergency departments (ED) are busy at the moment and if you are thinking about attending, please consider whether it is the right place for the care you need. EDs are for genuinely life-threatening [...]
