Hospital roadshow to answer your questions

An NHS roadshow coming to Shrewsbury town centre this month will give people the chance to get a closer look at transformational plans for the future of Shropshire’s hospital provision.

Clinicians and members of the Hospitals Transformation Programme (HTP) will be on hand to chat with the public and answer questions, when the roadshow sets up at Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin’s office at Bellstone, Shrewsbury, between 1.00-4.00pm on Wednesday 15 May.

The team will be explaining the proposed clinically-led model of care, and will encourage members of the public to stay involved through regular focus groups.

Subject to approval, the HTP plans will mean the population of Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin and mid Wales will, says the team, ‘benefit from high quality, sustainable care and fewer delays for treatment for everyone, at two thriving hospital sites.’ The HTP plans will see the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) site in Telford specialising in planned care, and the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) site specialising in emergency care. In addition to this, 24/7 urgent care services will be available at both sites.

Ed Rysdale, Emergency Medicine Consultant and HTP Clinical Lead, said: ‘It is vital that our communities hear first-hand from our clinicians, who have designed and led this programme. We will be continuing this roadshow across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and mid Wales as we progress our plans to improve patient care and experiences at both of our hospitals.’

‘We are committed to continuing to work closely with our local communities, patients, and colleagues every step of this journey.’

The roadshow will also be visiting Wellington Market on 23 May, 10.00am-2.00pm, and the Mayfair Community Centre at Church Stretton on 13 June, 10.00am-1.00pm.

For more information call Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin on 01743 233 123 or email us at enquiries@ageukstw.org.uk