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5 November 2024
People interested in taking part in a lowering cholesterol study will be able to be screened for their eligibility and find out more about research opportunities – thanks to a week-long focus at Walsall Manor Hospital. The Faculty of Research and Clinical Education (FORCE) Team is hosting daily stands in the main atrium of the […]
5 November 2024
A world-renowned Black Country healthcare leader has struck gold by winning a special national award in a first ‘honours’ list for her profession. Dr Nicky Eddison, Consultant Orthotist and Orthotics Service Manager, has won the inaugural Allied Health Professions (AHPs) Gold Award for Excellence 2024. Professor Suzanne Rastrick, Chief AHP Officer for England, personally selected […]
1 November 2024
A new patient safety initiative, developed following the death of teenager Martha Mills, is being launched across Walsall Manor Hospital next week. Martha’s Rule Call for Concern will be launched by Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust on 4 November, across all inpatient areas. The initiative, developed through NHS England allows patients, families, carers, advocates and NHS […]
1 November 2024
Patients in Walsall will benefit from a share of £30 million awarded to 36 NHS organisations in England for new medical equipment and technology. The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) is supporting NHS Trusts to deliver cutting edge clinical research to improve the prevention, management and treatment of disease. It will also […]
31 October 2024
A “valuable” member of Walsall Healthcare’s Community Services, known for her enthusiastic support for new initiatives, has retired today (Thursday 31 October) after 36 years in the NHS. Jo O’Grady, Community Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP), started her Nurse training in 1988 and worked at Good Hope Hospital for ten years – five of those in […]
31 October 2024
Teams across Walsall Healthcare have supported Black History Month celebrations bringing them to a close in style today. Black History Month (BHM) is an opportunity to recognise and celebrate the invaluable contributions of black people to society and to the NHS. It also serves as an opportunity to inspire and empower future generations. This year’s […]
29 October 2024
Make A Will Fortnight gets underway at Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust next week – with its Well Wishers charity once again teaming up with local Enoch Evans Solicitors. This successful partnership has been running for the last few years and sees Enoch Evans Solicitors offering time and expertise to support people in getting their affairs […]
28 October 2024
Mealtime Mates to support recovering hospital patients to eat and drink – as well as provide company and conversation – are being sought across two Black Country NHS Trusts. These volunteers will play an important part in the wider health and wellbeing of those recovering at Walsall Manor and New Cross Hospital in Wolverhampton. Their […]
25 October 2024
“Without the help of charities, we would have really struggled when we arrived in this country – that’s why I want to give something back.” Dorcas Ogunwale is a much-valued volunteer for Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust’s Well Wishers charity and she is sharing her story this Black History Month. The mum of three came to […]
23 October 2024
Walsall Healthcare, Walsall Council and local community sector partners have won a national award for partnership working to help residents gain digital skills and easier access to essential services. Earlier this month, the organisations were awarded the Partnership Working to Improve the Experience Award at the Patient Experience Network National (PENNA) Awards for their work […]
23 October 2024
Patients who suffer from a long-term skin condition could have access to additional treatment within a couple of years, thanks to the efforts of a Black Country Doctor. Viktoria Eleftheriadou, Consultant Dermatologist at Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust and The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust (RWT), is leading the way in research and holds specialist clinics to […]
21 October 2024
Volunteers and charity supporters were thrilled to have their dedication and enthusiasm recognised at a joint awards event. More than 20 received accolades in Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust’s Volunteers and Charity Awards ceremony with winners across a number of categories including Volunteer of the Year, Special Recognition Award, Charity Recognition Award and Inspiring Others Award. […]
