Vaccination booster programme set for lift off in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin

14 December 2021 The covid vaccination booster programme in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin (STW) is set for a dramatic acceleration – with capacity to reach more than 10,000 jabs a day by the weekend. Local health and care leaders have set a goal of jabbing up to 160,000 people by New Year’s Eve – including offering a booster to the [...]

Vaccination booster programme set for lift off in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin2021-12-14T13:14:43+00:00

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 will the restrictions on visiting, to help control the spread of COVID-19. The announcement follows the issuing of national guidance from Public Health England. Although [...]

COVID-19 measures to remain in place at RSH and PRH2021-09-01T08:59:28+01:00

Six further vaccination services go live in Shropshire

28 January 2021 Today the new large COVID-19 vaccination centre at Telford International Centre and five GP-led vaccination services across Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin have started delivering COVID-19 vaccinations to the public, offering further local support in the battle against coronavirus. The first people booked in are those at the highest risk of COVID-19 – those over the age [...]

Six further vaccination services go live in Shropshire2021-01-28T09:53:26+00:00

COVID 19 vaccine rollout: please wait to be contacted

5 January 2021 The NHS vaccination programme is under way in Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin as part of the national rollout. The NHS will contact people in the priority groups when it is their turn to receive the vaccine. People are being called forward who meet the criteria based on the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation’s recommendations. Vaccination [...]

COVID 19 vaccine rollout: please wait to be contacted2021-01-05T14:43:31+00:00

Project Wingman to take off at Shropshire’s acute hospitals

9 December 2020 Hospital staff on the front line of the NHS fight against coronavirus are being helped to unwind thanks to some first class support from airline crews. Project Wingman is coming to SaTH. Picture taken at another hospital. Healthcare workers and support staff at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) are being treated to [...]

Project Wingman to take off at Shropshire’s acute hospitals2020-12-09T10:06:30+00:00

Mid Wales business raises almost £60,000 for NHS Charities Together

2 November 2020 A Mid Wales-based business has donated almost £60,000 to NHS Charities Together, just days after it was announced that the Charity had allocated a further £143,000 to The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) for Covid-19 recovery projects. Gwyn and Ann Evans, of Bettws Hall Bettws Hall Sporting Estates successfully raised £59,185 for the [...]

Mid Wales business raises almost £60,000 for NHS Charities Together2020-11-02T13:08:13+00:00

Important information on blood testing due to COVID-19

14 September 2020 Updated: 28 September 2020 IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BLOOD TESTING DUE TO COVID-19  Appointment only blood tests in Shropshire and Telford are now being provided at Elizabeth House, Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and Mallings Health Building at the Princess Royal Hospital, having been temporarily suspended during Covid-19. Patients are reminded that this service is by appointment only in order [...]

Important information on blood testing due to COVID-192020-09-28T13:04:57+01:00

Pilot scheme to reintroduce visiting at Acute Trust

23 July 2020 The Gynaecology Ward at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) will be the first to trial a new policy for visitors. Strict rules will remain in place to protect patients, visitors and staff, and to ensure that social distancing guidelines can be met. If successful, the new visiting policy will be rolled out across other [...]

Pilot scheme to reintroduce visiting at Acute Trust2020-07-31T11:33:21+01:00

Arrangements for visiting and appointments for maternity services, fertility services and the Neonatal Unit

Last Updated: 21 December 2020 Visiting restrictions Ultrasound scans One birthing partner can attend 12 and 20 week scans One partner can attend EPAS scans Please note visiting restrictions for Antenatal appointments and other scans remain unchanged  The Delivery Suite One birth partner can attend and will be given a visiting wristband Antenatal and Postnatal Wards Women can be accompanied by [...]

Arrangements for visiting and appointments for maternity services, fertility services and the Neonatal Unit2020-12-21T12:52:48+00:00

Trust to hold its first virtual Community Engagement meeting

22 June 2020 The Trust that runs Shropshire’s two acute hospitals will hold its first virtual Community Engagement meeting on Wednesday 24 June in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Quarterly public meetings are a regular part of engagement activity at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH), which runs the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and the Princess Royal Hospital in [...]

Trust to hold its first virtual Community Engagement meeting2020-06-22T16:28:38+01:00