News – SaTH

Teledermatology pathway delivers faster skin cancer diagnosis for local patients

Issued by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin 9 February 2026 Patients referred by Primary Care to The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) with a suspicious skin lesion are now receiving quicker assessments and outcomes thanks to the successful rollout of the Teledermatology pathway. Under the pathway, patients attend either the Community Diagnostic Centre in Telford or the Royal [...]

Teledermatology pathway delivers faster skin cancer diagnosis for local patientsLisa Bailey2026-02-09T12:00:26+00:00

Shropshire’s acute hospitals celebrate success in endoscopy training

5 February 2026 Care for local patients using endoscopy services at Shropshire’s two acute hospitals is being improved as clinicians are benefitting from high-quality teaching and training. The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) is an appointed Joint Advisory Group (JAG) training centre. Its annual report has shown that all seven key areas of quality have been met, [...]

Shropshire’s acute hospitals celebrate success in endoscopy trainingJemima Hughes2026-02-05T08:25:44+00:00

Trust exceeds national target for cancer 28-day Faster Diagnosis Standard

4 February 2026 SaTH has significantly improved its performance for diagnosing or ruling out suspected cancer within four weeks - meaning patients are experiencing shorter waits. Nearly 86% of patients with suspected cancer referred to the Trust received a diagnosis or had it ruled out within 28 days (November 2025 latest figures). The national 28-day Faster Diagnosis Standard (FDS) performance [...]

Trust exceeds national target for cancer 28-day Faster Diagnosis StandardClaire Dunn2026-02-04T08:15:48+00:00

New dialysis system at Hollinswood House cuts waste and saves money

29 01 2025 A new dialysis delivery system at Hollinswood House in Telford is helping The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust to improve safety for staff, reduce waste and save money. The Community Diagnostic Centre at Hollinswood House opened in October 2023. It provides non urgent diagnostic tests for patients and also houses an outpatient unit for lower [...]

New dialysis system at Hollinswood House cuts waste and saves moneyCaroline Cross2026-01-29T14:39:29+00:00

Crane lifts heat pumps onto hospital roof as part of £16.2m project

28 January 2026 A crane has lifted heat pumps into position on the roof of the Treatment Centre at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) in the next phase of a £16.2m decarbonisation project. Rooftop solar panel works have also started with the framework put in place and the first delivery of panels due at the end of the month. A [...]

Crane lifts heat pumps onto hospital roof as part of £16.2m projectLisa Bailey2026-01-28T10:11:28+00:00

An update from Shropshire Council – Temporary lights on Mytton Oak Road, Shrewsbury for cabling work

Monday 26 January We have been made aware by Shropshire Council that from Monday 2 February to Friday 20 March [2026] there will be temporary traffic lights in place on Mytton Oak Road as part of construction of a new housing development on land adjacent to Oak Lane. The work is required to provide the power supply for the [...]

An update from Shropshire Council – Temporary lights on Mytton Oak Road, Shrewsbury for cabling worklydia hughes2026-01-26T12:49:35+00:00

National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation launches call for public to share experiences

Baroness Amos, Chair of the independent National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation, is today asking women and families to share their experiences of maternity and neonatal care in England, through a public Call for Evidence. Listening to lived experience is central to the investigation, and the Call for Evidence will ensure that the voices of women and families, including fathers, [...]

National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation launches call for public to share experiencesCharlotte Robertshaw2026-01-23T08:45:32+00:00

National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation launches call for public to share experiences

Baroness Amos, Chair of the independent National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation, is today asking women and families to share their experiences of maternity and neonatal care in England, through a public Call for Evidence. Listening to lived experience is central to the investigation, and the Call for Evidence will ensure that the voices of women and families, including fathers, [...]

National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation launches call for public to share experiencesCharlotte Robertshaw2026-01-22T17:12:34+00:00

First for hospital Trust as patients with cardiac devices able to have MRI scans

21 January 2026 Patients with fitted cardiac devices such as pacemakers are able to have MRI scans for the first time at the Trust, which runs the county’s acute hospitals. The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH), which runs the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) and Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Telford, has scanned approximately 30 patients with implanted [...]

First for hospital Trust as patients with cardiac devices able to have MRI scansEmily Lovell2026-01-21T10:37:35+00:00

Trust becomes activity provider for Duke of Edinburgh’s Award

20 January 2026 Young people can now volunteer at the Princess Royal and Royal Shrewsbury hospitals as part of their Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE). SaTH has become an Approved Activity Provider for the volunteering section of the DofE Award, offering volunteering opportunities for 14-24 year-olds who are working towards their Bronze, Silver or Gold DofE. Volunteers aged 14-16 [...]

Trust becomes activity provider for Duke of Edinburgh’s AwardClaire Dunn2026-01-20T14:57:18+00:00