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This section gives you the latest news about our work and achievements. Click on the link to any story to read the full details. If you are a member of the media and wish to contact our press office, please visit our News and Media page.

Rapid Response celebrate award

13 June 2022

Walsall Healthcare’s “inspirational” Rapid Response Team is celebrating after winning an award. The team was named Placement Provider of the Year at the University of Wolverhampton’s 11th Annual Students’ Union Awards, where students can nominate their placement team for recognition. Student Carrie Eagleton nominated the team in the new category which offers the opportunity for […]

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Florence Nightingale Service – Emma’s experience

10 June 2022

One of Walsall Healthcare’s nurses has enjoyed her own royal experience in the run up to the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Nursing Associate Emma Whitehouse recently attended the Florence Nightingale Service in Westminster Abbey. This service is an occasion to commemorate the life of Florence Nightingale and is an invitation only event. This year’s service was […]

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Once in a lifetime chance for our Mal!

10 June 2022

Lights, camera, action! A Walsall frailty practitioner will be swapping her uniform for the bright lights of the stage when she performs in front of thousands at the Commonwealth Games. Mal Bassey, Frailty Case Manager at Walsall Manor Hospital, has been offered a role as a volunteer performer in the opening ceremony of the Birmingham […]

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Biomedical scientists take centre stage

9 June 2022

Many departments and services wouldn’t be able to function without them – and today, the role of Biomedical Scientists is being celebrated across the Black Country. International Biomedical Scientist (IBMS) Day creates an opportunity to raise awareness of the work colleagues do in carrying out a range of laboratory and scientific tests to support the diagnosis […]

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We’re going on a rock hunt – want to come?

8 June 2022

Around 1,000 rocks have been hand painted by children, young people and adults across Walsall this week, ready to be hidden around local parks, as part of a Kindness Rocks Hunt organised by the Walsall Together Partnership. The Kindness Rocks Hunt, which will take place from Saturday 11 June to Sunday 19 June, has been […]

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It’s a kind of magic on Ward 21!

8 June 2022

Abracadabra! After a two year absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic, entertainer Magic Russ has returned to the Children’s Ward at Walsall Manor Hospital to entertain young patients. He showed his wonderful balloon models and card and magic tricks and was just the tonic for youngsters on ward 21. Two-year-old Yuvraj from Willenhall is a […]

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