News – SaTH

Volunteer drivers go the extra miles to bring comfort and care beyond hospital walls

Issued by SaTH and Helpforce March 26 2026 A mum of three who receives life-preserving kidney dialysis three times a week is among hundreds of hospital patients benefitting from an innovative volunteer driver scheme in Shropshire. The programme, designed by The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) and national charity Helpforce, has been shown to improve care while [...]

Volunteer drivers go the extra miles to bring comfort and care beyond hospital wallsLisa Bailey2026-03-26T09:01:57+00:00

Hospital Trust awarded Gold Charter for care of premature and sick babies

25 03 2025 The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) has been awarded a Gold Baby Charter Award by the charity Bliss for the care provided to premature and sick babies. The Neonatal Unit at the Princess Royal Hospital, Telford, achieved the highest level of the Bliss Baby Charter following an assessment which showed that the Unit has strong [...]

Hospital Trust awarded Gold Charter for care of premature and sick babiesCaroline Cross2026-03-25T14:31:40+00:00

New Urology Investigations Unit to open at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

23 March 2026 A new Urology Investigation Unit is set to open at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH), providing improved facilities, increased capacity and faster access to diagnosis and treatment for patients. The unit will feature three brand new procedure rooms dedicated to urology investigations and treatments, including prostate biopsies and bladder examinations. These new rooms will enable the [...]

New Urology Investigations Unit to open at Royal Shrewsbury Hospitallydia hughes2026-03-23T10:57:47+00:00

Cancer trial plays part in improving waiting time for patients

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 [...]

Cancer trial plays part in improving waiting time for patientsLisa Bailey2026-03-19T16:06:59+00:00

Local Advice for Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Residents on Meningitis

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 [...]

Local Advice for Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Residents on MeningitisCaroline Cross2026-03-19T15:33:02+00:00

Shropshire’s acute hospitals celebrate role in landmark cancer trial

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 [...]

Shropshire’s acute hospitals celebrate role in landmark cancer trialSophie Rawlings-Jones2026-03-18T12:53:42+00:00

£100k of funding awarded to hospital Trust for energy upgrades

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 [...]

£100k of funding awarded to hospital Trust for energy upgradeslydia hughes2026-03-13T10:20:37+00:00

Pub customers raise more than £7,000 for hospital roof garden

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 [...]

Pub customers raise more than £7,000 for hospital roof gardenlydia hughes2026-03-11T10:16:29+00:00

New emergency care facilities open in ongoing redevelopment project

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 [...]

New emergency care facilities open in ongoing redevelopment projectlydia hughes2026-03-09T09:33:47+00:00

Milestone as SaTH exits special measures after sustained improvement

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 [...]

Milestone as SaTH exits special measures after sustained improvementNatalie Smith2026-03-05T11:00:08+00:00