Hospitals celebrate ODPs working in theatres

14 May 2021 They play a crucial role behind the closed doors of the theatres. Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs) support the anaesthetic, surgery and recovery teams – and care for patients undergoing surgical procedures – every day at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) and Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Telford. During the pandemic, they saw their roles change with many [...]

Hospitals celebrate ODPs working in theatres2021-05-14T11:58:12+01:00

Hospital nursing teams celebrated on International Nurses’ Day

12 May 2021 Nursing teams and the care they provide for patients at SaTH are being celebrated today to mark International Nurses’ Day (IND). This year, as well as showcasing the nursing profession to encourage others to join, IND will recognise the contribution made by nurses in all roles, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. COVID-19 has meant that nursing teams [...]

Hospital nursing teams celebrated on International Nurses’ Day2021-05-12T10:33:30+01:00

The Independent Review into Maternity Services at SaTH would like to hear from staff both past and present

The following press release is being shared on behalf of the Independent Review into Maternity Services at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust: THE INDEPENDENT REVIEW INTO MATERNITY SERVICES AT THE SHREWSBURY AND TELFORD HOSPITAL NHS TRUST WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM STAFF BOTH PAST AND PRESENT The work of the Independent Review continues following the launch of the [...]

The Independent Review into Maternity Services at SaTH would like to hear from staff both past and present2021-05-14T14:41:43+01:00

Couple says thank you for their unexpected arrival on International Day of the Midwife

4 May 2021 Every year on 5 May the world comes together to celebrate International Day of the Midwife (IDM) and to acknowledge the critical role midwives fulfil. A husband and wife from Dawley Bank have chosen IDM to publically thank their midwives at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH), which runs maternity services for women in Shropshire, [...]

Couple says thank you for their unexpected arrival on International Day of the Midwife2021-05-04T13:23:42+01:00

Maternity virtual tour launched

30 April 2021 The Trust that runs maternity services for women in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and mid Wales is inviting people to explore its Midwife-Led Unit (MLU) from the comfort of their own homes via a new virtual tour. For those who have booked, or are hoping to book to have their baby under midwife-led care at the Princess [...]

Maternity virtual tour launched2021-05-06T21:07:39+01:00

Changes announced for women and support partners accessing Maternity services

19 April 2021 The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) is pleased to welcome one support partner for all women attending antenatal appointments and ultrasound scans at hospital sites from today (Monday 19 April) onwards. With the support of Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin councils, maternity services users and their chosen support partner can access a lateral flow [...]

Changes announced for women and support partners accessing Maternity services2021-04-26T12:52:35+01:00

Agreement with HSIB to develop a family engagement strategy

6 April 2021 The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) and the Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch (HSIB) will be working together to communicate openly and receive feedback from women and families as the Trust implements required actions from the first Ockenden Report. SaTH, which runs maternity services for women in Shropshire, Telford, Wrekin and mid Wales will receive expert [...]

Agreement with HSIB to develop a family engagement strategy2021-04-06T16:06:59+01:00

Staff room with a difference for hospital colleagues

30 March 2021 Colleagues working on a ward at the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Telford can now take their breaks in a staff room with a difference. A ‘Royal Dome’ pod has been installed outside the Acute Medical Unit (AMU) where staff can now go to rest during their shifts. The dome is fully equipped with heating and lighting [...]

Staff room with a difference for hospital colleagues2021-03-30T15:59:32+01:00

Ockenden Report Assurance Committee to hold first meeting

23 March 2021 A new committee has been formed by the Trust that runs Shropshire’s maternity services to drive forward actions arising from the first Ockenden Report, which was published in 2020. The Ockenden Report Assurance Committee (ORAC), set up by the Board of Directors at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Trust (SaTH), which runs the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital [...]

Ockenden Report Assurance Committee to hold first meeting2021-04-06T16:07:04+01:00

New hospital gardens will honour Captain Sir Tom Moore

22 March 2021 Two landscaped gardens are to be created at Shropshire’s acute hospitals in honour of Captain Sir Tom Moore. A courtyard at Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Telford and an area outside the ward block at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) are to be transformed and named in memory of Captain Sir Tom. Both gardens will be areas [...]

New hospital gardens will honour Captain Sir Tom Moore2021-03-22T12:32:04+00:00