Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Current Wait Times
About Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Royal Shrewsbury Hospital is a major hospital in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, providing healthcare services to the local communities of Shrewsbury, Telford, and the surrounding areas. As part of Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, it offers a wide range of services including emergency care, general medicine, surgery, maternity, and outpatient services. The hospital provides 24/7 emergency services with real-time wait time tracking.
Available Services
Specialties
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
Mytton Oak Road, Shrewsbury, SY3 8XQ
Phone
01743 261000
Opening Hours
Open: 24 hours, 7 days per week.
NHS Trust
Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Transport Information
Parking
Paid parking available on-site. Charges apply 24/7.
Public Transport
Bus routes stop near the hospital. Shrewsbury train station is approximately 2 miles away.
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&EFrequently Asked Questions
Wait times at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital are updated in real-time, typically refreshing every few minutes. The system pulls data directly from the hospital's patient management system to ensure accuracy.
The 'Current Longest Wait Time' at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital refers to the current maximum waiting time to be seen and fully assessed by a medical professional. This is the time from registration to initial clinical assessment, not the total time spent in the department.
Yes, Royal Shrewsbury Hospital's Accident & Emergency (A&E) department is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays. It provides emergency care at all times for the Shrewsbury, Telford and surrounding areas.
Royal Shrewsbury Hospital is located on Mytton Oak Road, Shrewsbury, SY3 8XQ. You can reach it via public transport (bus routes stop nearby and Shrewsbury train station is approximately 2 miles away), taxi, or car with on-site parking available (charges apply).
You should visit Royal Shrewsbury Hospital A&E for serious and life-threatening conditions such as severe chest pain, difficulty breathing, severe bleeding, major trauma, stroke symptoms, or severe burns. For minor injuries or illnesses, consider using an Urgent Treatment Centre or Minor Injuries Unit instead.
Serving Areas Near Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Royal Shrewsbury Hospital provides emergency services to patients from across Shrewsbury, Telford and the surrounding areas, including:
Our real-time wait time tracker helps patients from these areas make informed decisions about when to visit our A&E department.
Related Information
Information on this page is correct as of 26 March 2025