Health trusts to seek Chair in Common

22 May 2024

  Update from Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust and The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust: Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust and The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust are pleased to announce plans to recruit a Chair in Common across the two organisations further progressing their shared ambition to improve services for the communities…

Trust shares proposed construction management plan for new hospital building

22 May 2024

  Update from The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust: The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) today shared a proposed construction management plan for the new hospital building at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) as part of the Hospitals Transformation Programme (HTP).   The plan sets out proposals to manage traffic and public access…

Boost your mental health by moving more

13 May 2024

  Today marks the launch of Mental Health Awareness Week 2024, the UK’s national week to raise awareness of mental health. The week, which is hosted by the Mental Health Foundation, runs from 13-19 May 2024. The week aims to encourage people find moments for movement to help improve their mental health. One of the…

Relocation of some blood test services to help improve patient waiting times

13 May 2024

  Update from The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust: Some phlebotomy (blood test) services at Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Telford are being relocated to support and help improve waiting times for patients who need urgent care. The services, which are currently housed in the Mallings Health building, will be moved to the Community…

Pregnant women in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin urged to get the whooping cough vaccine

10 May 2024

  With cases of whooping cough increasing across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, pregnant women are being encouraged to come forward for a vaccination as babies who are too young to start their vaccinations are at greatest risk.    Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is a bacterial infection of the lungs and breathing tubes. It spreads…

Testicular cancer – be aware of the symptoms and how to check yourself

23 April 2024

  As part of Testicular Cancer Awareness Month, we’re reminding people of the signs and symptoms and how to carry out a self-check. Typical symptoms are a painless swelling or lump in one of the testicles, or any change in shape or texture of the testicles. The swelling or lump can be about the size…

Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin gains national recognition for SEND

23 April 2024

Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin (STW) gained well-deserved national recognition for its work within the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) arena at the first ever NHS England SEND Best Practice Conference held last month, on Tuesday 12 March. The national conference brought SEND leaders, children and young people, and parent carers together to celebrate teamwork…

Hospitals Transformation Programme continues with roadshow across communities

19 April 2024

  Following several exciting developments and milestones, The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital (SaTH) NHS Trust has announced more roadshow dates as part of the Hospitals Transformation Programme (HTP). Subject to approval, the HTP plans will mean the population of Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and mid Wales will benefit from high quality, sustainable care and fewer…

Extra support being put in place by BeeU to more effectively meet the emotional wellbeing and mental health needs of children and young people

15 April 2024

  Joint media release from Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust and NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin. Additional emotional wellbeing and mental health support is being put in place by an NHS service to more effectively meet the needs of children and young people in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin. Delivered by Midlands Partnership University NHS…

Hi tech rehab classes offer ‘good boost’ to people with joint and muscle pain

11 April 2024

  A fitter life with less joint pain and more mobility – that’s the prize on offer for people in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin ahead of the launch of a new partnership between local health and care providers and wellbeing tech company Good Boost. The collaboration will see programme offered to help those with musculoskeletal…

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