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Princess Royal Hospital Telford - A&E department entrance and building exterior. Located in Telford, Shropshire.
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Princess Royal Hospital

Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH)

Current Wait Times

Adult A&E Wait Time
minutes
Children A&E Wait Time
minutes
Wait Time Key:
Wait < 120 mins
Wait 120-240 mins
Wait > 240 mins
Source: SaTH Live A&E Wait Times

Last updated: Updating...

About Princess Royal Hospital

Princess Royal Hospital is a major acute hospital in Telford, providing a range of emergency and specialist care services. It serves the local communities of Telford, Wellington, Oakengates, and the wider Shropshire region. As part of Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, it provides 24/7 emergency services with separate Adult and Children's A&E departments. The hospital offers real-time wait time tracking to help patients make informed decisions about their care.

Available Services

Adult Emergency Department
Children's Emergency Department
X-ray
CT Scan
MRI
Ultrasound
Blood Tests
Critical Care
Stroke Services
Trauma Services

Specialties

Women and Children's Services
Head and Neck Surgery
Gynaecology
Acute Medicine
Elective Surgery
Breast Surgery
Urology

Important Information

Wait times are estimates and may change based on patient needs and emergency situations. Patients are seen based on clinical priority, not arrival time. No matter how busy our A&E departments are, the most seriously ill and injured patients will always be seen first and as quickly as possible.

Contact Information

Address

Apley Castle, Grainger Drive, Telford, TF1 6TF

Phone

01952 641222

Opening Hours

Open: 24 hours, 7 days per week.

NHS Trust

Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH)

Transport Information

Parking

Paid parking available on-site. Charges apply 24/7.

Public Transport

Bus routes 4, X4, and 4A stop nearby. Taxi services available from Telford Central station.

Location

For emergencies such as:

  • Loss of consciousness
  • Acute confused state
  • Fits that are not stopping
  • Chest pain
  • Breathing difficulties
  • Severe bleeding that cannot be stopped
  • Severe allergic reactions
  • Severe burns or scalds
  • Stroke
  • Major trauma

Go to A&E or call 999 immediately.

More information on when to go to A&E

Frequently Asked Questions

Serving Areas Near Princess Royal Hospital

Princess Royal Hospital provides emergency services to patients from across Telford and Shropshire, including the nearby areas of:

TelfordWellingtonOakengatesDawleyMadeleyNewport

Our real-time wait time tracker helps patients from these areas make informed decisions about when to visit our A&E department.

Related Information

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Information on this page is correct as of 26 March 2025