Generator issue leads to pause in admissions at Princess Royal Hospital's Women and Children’s Unit
A generator issue within the Women and Children’s Unit at the Princess Royal Hospital has led to the department pausing admissions from maternity, neonates and children.
Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust says during this time support is being provided from neighbouring hospitals.
Contingency plans are in place to minimise any disruption and ensure the safety of service users.
The Trust said current inpatients continue to receive appropriate care and support.
A spokesperson for The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, said:
“Our teams are working hard to restore services and we are doing everything we can to secure the specialist parts needed for the generator, with suppliers closed over the weekend. As a precaution, we remain temporarily closed to admissions for maternity, neonates and children’s services.
“We would encourage women and families that need urgent maternity advice to contact our maternity triage team first, rather than neighbouring hospitals, so we can help you get to the right place for your needs. We remain grateful for the support of our neighbouring hospitals.
“Other services at the Princess Royal Hospital, including the Emergency Department remain open.
"We are sorry for any inconvenience this is causing and would like to thank women and their families for their continued support. We would also like to thank our staff for their continued care and dedication during these challenging circumstances.”
