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Shropshire Hospital Incidents Surge Over 37%
11 Oct
Summary
- Security incidents rose by over 37% in a year at Shropshire's main hospitals.
- A total of 2,669 incidents were recorded in the latest year, averaging seven daily.
- Staff face aggression, threats, and abuse as demand for support increases.
Security incidents at Shropshire's main hospitals have seen a significant increase of over 37% in the last year. The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) recorded a total of 2,669 incidents during 2025-26, averaging seven such events daily across its sites.
Royal Shrewsbury Hospital reported the highest number with 1,627 incidents, while Princess Royal Hospital in Telford documented 1,007. This marks a substantial rise from the 1,946 incidents in 2024-25 and 1,603 in the preceding year. Staff are facing heightened aggression, threats, and abuse as demand for support services grows.
Despite the overall increase in reported incidents, the trust noted a reduction in cases involving moderate or greater harm, attributing this to the proficiency of its staff and security teams. SaTH maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against violence and anti-social behavior, aiming to ensure all individuals feel secure on its premises.
