In a new update, The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust has confirmed that good progress is being made on the new £24 million planned care hub, which will provide more operating theatres and recovery areas as part of plans to transform patient care at PRH.

The new hub will provide day case surgery for patients across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, supporting communities to receive high quality elective care all year round.

This significant investment will substantially increase the number of day case operations that can take place, meaning patients will also benefit from much shorter waiting times.

Dr Steve McKew, Divisional Medical Director for Surgery, Anaesthetics and Cancer, said: “This fantastic investment in the hospital site at Telford will transform how we deliver our day surgery benefiting patients from across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin and mid Wales.

“Day case procedures will be able to take place all year round, despite seasonal pressures, which is great news for our patients who won’t have to wait as long for their operation.”

The transformation plans for the PRH site also include the ongoing upgrade to the main entrance of the PRH, including brand new retail facilities for patients, visitors and staff, which is due to be completed this winter.