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Maternity update from our Director of Nursing, Hayley Flavell
20 September 2021 Given the current pressures in the NHS generally and at SaTH specifically, and the uncertainties these might be causing, we thought it would be useful to give an update on the position [...]
Patients should not turn up for blood tests if they have been cancelled
Issued on behalf of NHS Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) 13 September 2021 Patients in Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin are being reminded that only urgent clinical blood tests are going ahead [...]
Update on elective surgery
10 September 2021 Update on elective surgery In line with the pressures being experienced nationally across the NHS, our hospitals are continuing to see very high levels of demands for patients needing urgent care, as [...]
Online booking service for blood tests to be paused because of global blood bottle shortage
1 September 2021 Patients in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin are being advised that the online booking service for blood tests is temporarily unavailable. NHS England (NHSE) has requested all providers take action to reduce the [...]
New pregnancy care service launched
5 August 2021 A new way for women and their families across the region to keep track of their pregnancy journey is to be rolled-out at the Royal Shrewsbury and Princess Royal hospitals. SaTH will [...]
Local supporter to create a ‘Garden of Hope’ at Shropshire hospital
26 July 2021 A local woman is asking for support to create a ‘Garden of Hope’ at The Princess Royal Hospital (PRH). Local charity supporter, Julie Ward, is aiming to design a Garden of Hope [...]
COVID-19 measures to remain in place at RSH and PRH
16 July 2021 The requirements to wear a face covering and social distance at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) and Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Telford will remain in place after Monday 19 July, as [...]
Online booking system for blood tests launched
19 July 2021 A new online booking system has launched for patients in Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin requiring a blood test. The new self-book system has been introduced by SaTH for its blood testing [...]
Meet the Sepsis Six
14 July 2021 A member of staff at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust has developed an eye-catching way to educate colleagues about the management of sepsis. Jess Davies, Critical Care Nurse and former [...]
Skylights installed on hospital ward in loving memory of patient
13 July 2021 Six beautiful skylights have been installed in side rooms on a ward at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) in memory of a patient, to bring joy and comfort to those being cared [...]