Updated advice for outpatients & visitors to the county’s hospitals

15 June 2020 Local hospital visiting restrictions currently remain in-place Hospital patients and attendees required to wear Hospital-provided face masks NHS Hospitals across Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin have updated their advice for visitors and outpatients, in-line with guidance, in order to keep visitors, patients and staff safe. Although specific restrictions on visitors to the county’s hospitals are still in-place [...]

Updated advice for outpatients & visitors to the county’s hospitals2020-07-22T15:50:46+01:00

Trust celebrates National Biomedical Science Day 2020

11 June 2020 The Trust that runs Shropshire’s two acute hospitals is celebrating National Biomedical Science Day today (Thursday 11 June) by shining a light on the vital work carried out by its team of professionals. They may never be seen by a patient, but Biomedical Scientists ensure people across Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and mid Wales receives the best [...]

Trust celebrates National Biomedical Science Day 20202020-06-11T15:03:38+01:00

SaTH trials video clinics in response to coronavirus pandemic

11 June 2020 The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) is trialling the use of video clinics in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Patients at a number of clinics at the Royal Shrewsbury and the Princess Royal Hospital in Telford, will be able to access their appointments from home and attend certain appointment virtually via phone, device or PC. [...]

SaTH trials video clinics in response to coronavirus pandemic2020-06-11T11:44:29+01:00

Critical care physiotherapists give an insight into their role fighting the COVID-19 pandemic

11 June 2020 The Trust that runs Shropshire’s two acute hospitals is raising awareness of the vital work carried out by its team of physiotherapists in critical care throughout the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. As the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy marks 100 years since being granted royal chartered status by King George V, its professionals have been fighting the biggest healthcare [...]

Critical care physiotherapists give an insight into their role fighting the COVID-19 pandemic2020-06-11T11:41:10+01:00

Trust highlights the work of Dietitians during the COVID-19 pandemic

1 June 2020 The Trust that runs Shropshire’s two acute hospitals is raising awareness of the invaluable work carried out by its Dietetics team throughout the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic as it marks Dietitians Week from Monday 1 June. Dietitians at The Shrewsbury and Telford NHS Hospital Trust (SaTH), which runs the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and the Princess Royal Hospital in [...]

Trust highlights the work of Dietitians during the COVID-19 pandemic2020-06-01T16:08:51+01:00

Shropshire Audiology Services: Hearing aid repair and maintenance service postal service

Shropshire Audiology Services Hearing aid repair and maintenance service postal service Whilst face-to-face Audiology clinics are temporarily suspended due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, Shropshire NHS Audiology continues to provide non face-to-face services including postal, online and telephone support. Postal Service for broken hearing aids If you are experiencing problems with your hearing aid/s, you can send them, with the [...]

Shropshire Audiology Services: Hearing aid repair and maintenance service postal service2020-06-01T15:44:02+01:00

Thank you to the unsung heroes who volunteer at Shropshire’s acute hospitals

1 June 2020 They are the unsung heroes who give up their spare time to work behind the scenes to help support staff, patients and visitors at Shropshire’s two acute hospitals. And all this week, the spotlight will be shining on the army of volunteers who help at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) and the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in [...]

Thank you to the unsung heroes who volunteer at Shropshire’s acute hospitals2021-10-15T15:51:16+01:00

BAME network for staff at Acute Trust

3 June 2020 Established by Kal Parkash, Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity Lead at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH), the network aims to provide important support to colleagues, increase employee engagement, challenge mind sets and influence policy. Kal joined SaTH, which runs the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and the Princess Royal Hospital in Telford, in March. In her previous [...]

BAME network for staff at Acute Trust2020-06-05T13:45:33+01:00

Comfort Pebbles for hospital patients

28 May 2020 Comfort Pebbles are to be delivered to patients at Shropshire’s two acute hospitals, featuring messages from their family and friends. The palm-sized painted pebbles featuring personalised messages will be given to patients being cared for at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) and the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Telford. Visiting restrictions remain in place at both hospitals [...]

Comfort Pebbles for hospital patients2020-05-28T19:09:16+01:00

The NHS is here for you this spring Bank Holiday

19 May 2020 The following information is from our partners at Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) Residents are urged to seek medical help should they need it this Spring Bank Holiday (Monday, 25 May) say health leaders at Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin Clinical Commissioning Groups. Although GP practices will be closed this Spring bank holiday, [...]

The NHS is here for you this spring Bank Holiday2020-05-19T10:21:08+01:00