Dr Ashok and team
14 February 2022
News and media
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.
Work 4 Health worked for Garry
13 February 2022
Garry Southwick was 66 when he found himself suddenly unemployed after the company he had worked for, for over 17 years, went into administration during COVID-19. He began claiming universal credit while looking for a new job and came across the opportunity to take part in the Work 4 Health Programme, run in collaboration with […]
Trust celebrates International Day of Women and Girls in Science
11 February 2022
We are proud to support International Day of Women and Girls in Science at Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust. The day recognises the role of women and girls in science, not only as beneficiaries, but also as agents of change. In order to achieve full and equal access to and participation in science for women and […]
Dot’s bumper donation for Well Wishers
10 February 2022
There’s no chance of generous grandmother Dot Pasard losing her thread after she knitted dozens of items for Walsall Healthcare’s Well Wishers. Dot, 81, spent an hour each way travelling on her mobility scooter from her home in Bloxwich to donate the woollen children’s clothes, combining her trip to the Manor with an appointment to […]
National Apprenticeship Week – Samantha’s story
10 February 2022
Want to become a nurse but think going to university is the only route? Samantha’s story will open your eyes! Meet Samantha Thompson – she’s a Nursing Associate Apprentice working in the Stroke Rehabilitation team at Hollybank House in Willenhall. Sam is completing a Level 5 foundation degree course and, once qualified, she will be […]
Come and meet your BAME Council!
9 February 2022
Success stories will be shared by members of Walsall Healthcare’s BAME Shared Decision Making Council when they host a stand tomorrow (Thursday 10 February) as part of Race Equality Week. Staff will be near Costa Coffee in the Manor Hospital between 11.45pm and 12.45pm to raise awareness of the group’s work and encourage new members. […]
Closing the Care Gap in Walsall
4 February 2022
Information and Outreach support officers at Walsall Palliative Care Centre are playing their part to help “Close the Care Gap” which is the theme of this year’s World Cancer Day which falls today (Friday 4 February). This global initiative is led by the Union for International Cancer Control with the aim of raising worldwide awareness, […]