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Orthopaedic joint replacement surgery resumes at Princess Royal Hospital
Orthopaedic joint replacement surgery which requires an overnight stay has resumed at Princess Royal Hospital in Telford.
24 May 2026
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New NHS pre-op centre ‘just fantastic’ says MP
A new NHS centre – designed to cut waiting lists and provide services within the heart of the community – has been hailed by a Shropshire MP as ‘just fantastic’.
18 May 2026
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RJAH staff thanked for helping cut national elective surgery waiting list
Leaders at The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital have paid tribute to staff after a reduction in waiting times for life-changing surgery.
17 May 2026
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Patients waiting less time for planned care in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin
Patients are waiting less time for their planned care thanks to improvements being made to reduce waiting lists by the NHS group, which provides acute and community healthcare in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin.
15 May 2026
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Improved weekend discharges helping patients go home sooner
Patients are benefiting from improved weekend-discharge processes at Shropshire hospitals, thanks to closer team collaboration.
14 May 2026
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Healthwatch teams work together to hear experiences of stroke care
Healthwatch Shropshire and Healthwatch Telford & Wrekin are inviting people to share their experiences of stroke care.
12 May 2026
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More welcoming environment for children as blood test service opens at CDC
Younger patients can now have blood tests at the Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) in Telford, providing a more welcoming environment for them and their families.
10 Apr 2026
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County NHS services brace for week-long Resident Doctor strike
Health leaders across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin say they are prepared as resident doctors across the country prepare to stage a significant walkout.
6 Apr 2026
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Local NHS Group appoints Chief Nursing Officer
The NHS Group that manages community and acute (hospital) services in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin and surrounding areas, has appointed a new Group Chief Nursing Officer.
5 Apr 2026
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Local NHS trusts focus on excellence as they formalise Group
After months of preparation, the two local community and hospital trusts have formalised a new Group, The Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Community and Hospitals NHS Group.
2 Apr 2026
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Cancer trial plays part in improving waiting time for patients
A cancer trial, which is developing a new test to detect colorectal cancer and high-risk polyps, is playing a huge part in improving the waiting times for patients.
23 Mar 2026
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Health officials issue reassurance over Meningitis risk
Public health officials have confirmed that there is no current increase in meningitis cases across Shropshire, Telford, and Wrekin, despite concerns circulating.
20 Mar 2026
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Shropshire’s acute hospitals celebrate role in landmark cancer trial
Local patients with prostate cancer are benefitting from greater survival rates following a landmark study that has transformed the standard of care for men with prostate cancer.
19 Mar 2026
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Local lealth leaders urge patients to ‘think MIU’ to ease A&E pressure
NHS leaders across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin are reminding the public to utilise Minor Injury Units for non-life-threatening ailments.
17 Mar 2026
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Milestone as SaTH exits special measures after sustained improvement
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) has exited special measures after demonstrating substantial and sustained improvement – a significant milestone on its improvement journey.
5 Mar 2026
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Charitable funding improves care for CT patients at RJAH
A new anaesthetic trolley is making a significant difference to both staff and patients at The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital, thanks to funding from the League of Friends.
2 Mar 2026
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Hospital patients taking part in study to explore shorter radiotherapy treatments
The Trust, which runs the county’s acute hospitals, is involved in a study to explore whether shorter, higher-dose radiotherapy treatments can improve the quality of life for patients with advanced lung cancer.
27 Feb 2026
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Families encouraged to check MMRV vaccinations as measles cases rise
Families across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin are being encouraged by local health leaders to check that their children’s measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox vaccinations are up to date.
22 Feb 2026
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Hospital Trust expands Critical Care Support across Shrewsbury and Telford
A team which helps the sickest patients at the county’s two acute hospitals has been expanded to improve the care offered.
20 Feb 2026
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RJAH partners with AccessAble to improve accessibility for all
The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust have partnered with AccessAble, the UK’s leading provider of detailed accessibility information.
17 Feb 2026
