Beautifying Birth Boxes – Room
9 May 2022
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7 May 2022
A research study to find out how successful surgical devices or exercises are in treating children with flat feet is being run by Walsall Healthcare – the first of its kind within podiatry at the NHS Trust. Paediatric specialist podiatrist Peter Barker is Principal Investigator for the Orthotics for Treatment of Symptomatic Flat Feet in […]
6 May 2022
A new one-stop clinic at Walsall Manor Hospital means patients who find blood in their urine now avoid multiple appointments. The haematuria one-stop clinic at the Manor Hospital enables patients to be seen in one session thanks to streamlining between Urology and Ultrasound teams. Finding blood in your urine can be a sign of cancer […]
5 May 2022
Retired midwife and Head of Maternity Services Noreen Shaw has been looking back on the progress made in maternity services over the years to mark International Day of the Midwife (5 May). Having worked across the Black Country, in both Sandwell and Wolverhampton, Noreen played a leading role in supporting midwives, women and babies at […]
5 May 2022
“There are so many research opportunities out there for our midwives to get involved in and I think we’re starting to see more coming forward to make a difference in this way.” Helen Haden is Clinical Academic Link Tutor at Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust and as a midwife herself she is keen to promote the […]
5 May 2022
Happy ‘International Day of the Midwife’ to all the wonderful and courageous midwives at both The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust (RWT) and Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust! Naturally, I want this blog to focus on our midwifery services at both organisations, and, in observing the theme of ‘100 years of progress’, I want to focus on […]
5 May 2022
A new ‘birth’ day tree has sprung into life on the delivery suite at Walsall’s Manor Hospital. Once a baby is born, families are asked if they would like to add their baby’s name and date of birth on to a leaf on the tree. Aqeela Hamilton, Deputy Labour Ward Manager and Team Leader, said […]