Shropshire-trained Surgeon performed life-saving surgery during New Zealand terror attacks

26 March 2019 A Vascular Surgeon who saved the life of a four-year-old in the aftermath of New Zealand’s terrorist shootings has paid tribute to the consultant who trained him at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH). Dr Adib 'Eddie' Khanafer Dr Adib ‘Eddie’ Khanafer was completing a surgery at New Zealand’s Christchurch Hospital when he [...]

Shropshire-trained Surgeon performed life-saving surgery during New Zealand terror attacks2019-04-02T10:11:53+01:00

Work starts on refurbishment of next two doctors’ houses

25 March 2019 Here's an update on the work being done to refurbish doctors' accommodation at Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) to help recruit more junior and middle grade doctors. Work is starting on the next two doctors' houses at PRH. Two houses on the hospital site have already been refurbished, and two more houses are now being stripped of their [...]

Work starts on refurbishment of next two doctors’ houses2019-03-25T14:04:57+00:00

Clinicians to travel overseas to recruit A&E doctors

20 March 2019 A team of clinicians from SaTH will be travelling to India and Dubai this week in a bid to recruit up to 20 new A&E doctors. The group of four medical staff will be interviewing candidates during the six-day trip for positions within the Emergency Departments (EDs) at the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Telford and the [...]

Clinicians to travel overseas to recruit A&E doctors2019-03-20T13:34:37+00:00

SaTH forges links with University to inspire scientific workforce of the future  

19 March 2019 SaTH is forging links with the University Centre Shrewsbury to inspire its students to become healthcare scientists of the future. The Trust, which runs the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) and the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Telford, welcomed students from the University on placement for the first time this week. Third year medical genetic students Charlotte Utting [...]

SaTH forges links with University to inspire scientific workforce of the future  2019-03-19T14:57:09+00:00

Heart doctor takes on London’s landmarks to raise money for young cardiac patients

18 March 2019 A heart doctor who completed the Shrewsbury Half Marathon to raise money to buy equipment for Shropshire’s acute hospitals is to take on his latest challenge on the streets of London. Dr Jayesh Makan Dr Jayesh Makan, a Consultant Cardiologist at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH), will take in some of the [...]

Heart doctor takes on London’s landmarks to raise money for young cardiac patients2019-03-18T10:01:36+00:00

Diamond couple celebrate 60 years of marriage

15 March 2019 A Welshpool couple celebrated their Diamond Wedding Anniversary at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) after caring staff went the extra mile to make sure they were together on their big day. Philip and Marjorie Jones celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Philip Jones, a former plaster and floorer, has been in [...]

Diamond couple celebrate 60 years of marriage2019-03-15T12:45:45+00:00

Lego fan Will creates special kits for youngsters on Children’s Ward

14 March 2019 A schoolboy who was unable to accompany his mum for ‘Take Your Child to Work Day’ on the Children’s Ward at the PRH in Telford - decided to lend a helping hand in another way. As he was under the age of 16-years-old, Will Cuhls couldn’t join his mum Ruth, who is a volunteer teacher on the ward, [...]

Lego fan Will creates special kits for youngsters on Children’s Ward2019-03-14T11:14:58+00:00

Celebrating the work of our healthcare scientists

13 March 2019 They may never be seen by a patient – yet hundreds of 'unsung heroes' at SaTH ensure that they receive the best possible, often life-saving, care. As part of National Healthcare Science Week, the Trust which runs the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) and Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Telford is celebrating the outstanding work of its healthcare [...]

Celebrating the work of our healthcare scientists2019-03-13T11:34:03+00:00

Every day should be a No Smoking Day

13 March 2019 By Julie Rudge, Specialist Sister and Service Manager, Hospital Stop Smoking Service Every person reading this should be aware that smoking is bad for you. Not a day goes by without a headline stating that your life expectancy will be reduced and your likelihood of developing a multitude of illnesses will be increased if you smoke. But, [...]

Every day should be a No Smoking Day2019-03-13T10:36:21+00:00

Trust dietetics team stir up an appetite for Nutrition and Hydration Week

12 March 2019 The Dietetics team at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) is getting behind Nutrition and Hydration Week, which runs from March 11-17, with a series of events. Tina Cheung (Nutrition Support Lead Dietitian), Simon Wright (Chief Executive), Lorraine Eades (Head of Dietetics and Care Closer to Home Centre Manager)  and Wendy Ballard (Medicines Management Dietitian) [...]

Trust dietetics team stir up an appetite for Nutrition and Hydration Week2019-03-12T11:07:25+00:00