Shrewsbury and Telford General News and posts
19 March 2026 A cancer trial, which is developing a new test to detect colorectal cancer and high-risk polyps, is playing a huge part in improving the waiting times for patients. Over 2,600 patients have so far taken part in the TRIOMIC study at the Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) in Stafford Park, Telford, and funding for the trial has [...]
19 March 2026 There is no current increase in meningitis cases in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and the overall risk to people locally remains very low. However, it is still important to stay protected and be aware of symptoms. Check your child or young person’s vaccinations MenACWY vaccine Routinely given in Years 9 and 10. If missed, young people can [...]
18 March 2026 Local patients with prostate cancer are benefitting from greater survival rates following a landmark study that has transformed the standard of care for men with prostate cancer. The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) is proud to celebrate its pivotal contribution to the internationally acclaimed STAMPEDE trial this Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. The trial has [...]
13 March 2026 The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) has been awarded £100,000 to install clean energy upgrades, helping to reduce energy bills. Funding will be used to replace existing lighting with modern energy-efficient LED technology. The upgrade is expected to significantly reduce electricity usage while improving lighting quality throughout the Trust’s buildings. LED lighting that will [...]
11 March 2026 Customers at The Red Lion, Caersws, have raised an incredible £7,125 in support of the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Charity. The money will go towards the Critical Care and Oncology Roof Garden – a new outdoor space for patients and their families – at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. The fundraising total was achieved through a series of [...]
09 March 2026 Patients needing emergency care at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) will now benefit from improved facilities, as the third phase of the Emergency Department (ED) refurbishment opens. The redesigned area now houses Ambulatory Majors (previously known as Fit to Sit), providing timely assessment and treatment for patients who are stable, able to walk, and do not require [...]
5 March 2026 The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) has exited special measures after demonstrating substantial and sustained improvement – a significant milestone on its improvement journey. The Trust has been in special measures since November 2018, most recently being involved in the Recovery Support Programme (RSP). It follows a review by NHS England (NHSE), which recognised the [...]
04 03 2026 Maternity Services at the Princess Royal Hospital will be opening their doors on Saturday 14 March for a special open day designed to welcome expectant parents and families. The event will run throughout the day and will give visitors the chance to see the maternity areas first hand. Guided tours will take people through key parts [...]
27 February 2026 A play practitioner has created a new visual tool to help children and their families feel calmer during scans and other procedures. Kate Edwards works as a play practitioner in the Children and Young People’s Unit at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH). She supports children coming through the Emergency Department (ED). Her role includes preparing children [...]
27 February 2026 Please be aware that from 5pm Friday 27 February – 8am Monday 2 March, how you enter, exit and travel round the RSH site will be temporarily changed. Traffic entering the site from the main hospital roundabout will be diverted onto the construction road. There will be no exiting traffic from this access point. Traffic exiting [...]
