News
Posted: 11 May 2026
RJAH surgeons give knee replacements a robotic boost
Shropshire’s specialist orthopaedic hospital has made a breakthrough in surgical technology with the introduction of the VELYS Robotic-Assisted Solution – an advanced system designed to enhance precision and predictability.
Posted: 6 May 2026
Much-missed nurse leader honoured with posthumous national award
Hugely respected nurse leader Sam Young, who died suddenly last year, has been honoured with a prestigious national award from the Chief Nursing Officer for England.
Posted: 29 Apr 2026
Physiotherapist recognised with RJAH Stars Award for driving service improvement
A Physiotherapist at The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital has been hailed an RJAH Star – for her contribution to service evaluation within the Therapy Team.
Posted: 16 Apr 2026
Launching digital letters for RJAH patients
We are pleased to confirm that we are expanding our partnership with DrDoctor to enhance our communication with patients - and are next week (Tuesday 21 April) launching a new digital letters service across many of our specialities.
Posted: 16 Apr 2026
Long-serving RJAH staff celebrated for dedication to patient care
A total of 13 members of staff who have clocked up 30 years of service to the NHS were honoured in the annual Long Service Awards at The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital.
Posted: 14 Apr 2026
RJAH surgeons helping to change lives on floating hospital
Two surgeons from The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital have returned from a fortnight at sea – helping to change the lives of African children aboard a unique floating hospital.
Posted: 13 Apr 2026
RJAH paediatric trauma and orthopaedic surgeon appointed to national clinical leadership role
Congratulations to Mr Rob Freeman, one of the paediatric orthopaedic surgeons at RJAH, who has been appointed as a clinical lead for the NHS England Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT) programme.
Posted: 30 Mar 2026
Theatre manager wins RJAH Stars Award for keeping theatres equipped and patients safe
The Theatre Implant and Resource Manager at Shropshire’s specialist orthopaedic hospital has won March’s RJAH Stars Award, in recognition of working through recent challenges to keep theatres equipped and patients safe.
Posted: 27 Mar 2026
Text messages to patients waiting for outpatient appointments and surgery
This week, our Access team have been issuing messages to patients waiting for outpatient appointments and surgery. This has been done via our text message and online form service Dr Doctor.
Posted: 26 Mar 2026
RJAH reaccredited Veteran Aware status for support to Armed Forces community
The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital is celebrating after being reaccredited – for the second time – with its Veteran Aware status, from the Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance (VCHA).