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Faster testing now available at Walsall Manor
17 January 2022
Waiting times for test results for viruses – including COVID-19 – have been cut by an hour and a half thanks to new technology at Walsall Manor Hospital. Results are available on the Abbott ID NOW point of care device within 10 minutes, whereas using the previous device they took 100 minutes. This means patients […]
Cervical Cancer Awareness Week – Kelly’s story
17 January 2022
After losing a friend and having her own health scare, University of Wolverhampton Adult Nursing lecturer Kelly Maritza is urging people to get their routine smear done. Kelly, who formerly worked for Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust, knows all too well the importance of attending regular routine smear checks. Even more so after her own personal […]
Well Wishers focuses on 2022
14 January 2022
Fundraising throughout 2021 was not without its challenges but Walsall Healthcare’s Well Wishers charity was determined to keep things ticking over to help to pay for items above and beyond what the NHS is able to provide. Another busy 12 months is being planned but just before the charity looks ahead to 2022, it wants […]
Vaccine plea from “near death” COVID-19 survivor
13 January 2022
A Walsall COVID-19 patient who came close to death has urged others to have the vaccine to protect themselves. James, 38, is speaking out about his experience as a warning to others. He has asked us not to use his surname. He was in a coma for 12 days and says he was actually brought […]
Almost 50 pairs of helping hands in Walsall
13 January 2022
Medical Students have stepped forward as volunteers to help support clinical teams across Walsall Manor Hospital to manage staffing challenges caused by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. A total of 49 third, fourth and fifth year students who are all on placement with Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust have offered their help. Mark Baker, who is Lead […]