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Posted: 4 Feb 2026

RJAH secures funding to expand end-of-life care for patients

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital (RJAH) has secured funding to appoint a full-time End-of-Life Specialist Nurse, enhancing compassionate care for patients, families and staff across the hospital

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Posted: 30 Jan 2026

Practice Development Nurse wins RJAH Stars Award for leadership and learning

Exceptional leadership and a commitment to improving patient safety have earned a Practice Development Nurse January’s RJAH Stars Award – recognising her impact on the Midland Centre for Spinal Injuries (MCSI) at RJAH.

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Posted: 28 Jan 2026

RJAH Charity awarded £50,000 to deliver vital wellbeing support to NHS staff

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital Charity (RJAH) have been awarded a £50,000 grant from NHS Charities Together and NHS England to deliver a major project supporting the wellbeing of its theatre workforce.

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Posted: 9 Jan 2026

RJAH patients benefit from new x-ray facilities

Patients who attend Shropshire’s specialist orthopaedic hospital for an x-ray are now benefiting from improved, state-of-the-art facilities, supporting safer and more efficient diagnostic imaging.

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Posted: 7 Jan 2026

Challenge yourself and support RJAH in 2026

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital (RJAH) is calling on people to get sporty, challenge themselves and make a real difference throughout 2026.

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Posted: 29 Dec 2025

Consultant celebrated with RJAH Stars for inspiring excellence

The final RJAH Stars Award of 2025 has been awarded to a Consultant Physician at The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital – recognising dedication to patient care, teaching and teamwork.

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Posted: 23 Dec 2025

Innovation award launched at RJAH in memory of Sam Young

A new award celebrating innovation and improvement has been introduced at The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital – in memory of former Interim Chief Nurse and Patient Safety Officer Sam Young.

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Posted: 18 Dec 2025

Prestigious Dame Agnes Hunt Medals celebrate Team RJAH

Five exceptional members of staff at The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital have been recognised during its Annual Nursing and Allied Health Professionals (AHP) Celebration Event.

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Posted: 16 Dec 2025

Retired antiques dealer fulfils lifelong ambition with hospital baptism

Retired Shropshire antiques dealer Bill Starling has not let major surgery get in the way of his dreams – as he got baptised from his bed at The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital.

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Posted: 11 Dec 2025

Latest national 'NHS league tables' published

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital has been ranked 25th among all 134 NHS Acute Trusts in the latest league tables published as part of the NHS National Oversight Framework (NOF).


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