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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.

A fitting name for Walsall’s hospice

26 October 2021

People have just a couple of days left to submit their suggestions for naming Goscote Hospice which is part of Walsall Palliative Care Centre. Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust, along with NHS Black Country and West Birmingham Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), is supporting an online survey to come up with a name that best reflects the […]

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Developing Leaders within the NHS – programme success

25 October 2021

A small celebratory event has been held for Pharmacy staff who have achieved a qualification to help progress their leadership skills. Six Pharmacy department staff from Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust have completed the Developing Leaders within the NHS programme and obtained a CMI Award Level 5 Management and Leadership qualification. The following staff were all […]

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Keyworker David’s a “wheel” star

22 October 2021

A fleet of haulage trucks have been named after keyworker heroes across the Black Country and West Birmingham, in honour of their hard work and commitment during the COVID-19 pandemic. BJS Haulage, a logistics company based in Wednesbury, wanted to recognise community heroes by naming its new nine-strong fleet of trucks after local keyworkers who […]

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Patient Ann’s 80th birthday surprise

21 October 2021

Patient Ann is currently in Walsall Manor Hospital but that didn’t stop her from celebrating her 80th birthday in style with the help of staff. Ann, who lives in Darlaston, was serenaded by colleagues on Ward 29 singing ‘Happy Birthday’ to her. Staff hung a banner above her bed, bought her a bunch of flowers, […]

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Well Wishers improving patients’ experience

19 October 2021

Patients will be able to tune into their favourite soaps, quiz shows or documentaries thanks to a host of new televisions funded by Walsall Healthcare’s Well Wishers charity. Well Wishers has bought TVs for the bays in Wards 9 and 10 at Walsall Manor Hospital thanks to generous donations. These wards have also been refurbished […]

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Prayer radios on song for Sikh patients thanks to donation

17 October 2021

Special radios that play prayers are now available to Sikh patients to use at Walsall Manor Hospital. Thirty of the hand-held, pocket-sized devices with pre-enabled microchips are programmed to play a range of Sikh prayers and hymns. They will assist with or provide daily worship at a time when patients are unable to visit their […]

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Well Wishers charity spreading some joy

16 October 2021

Young patients on the children’s ward at Walsall Manor Hospital will think Christmas has come early thanks to a bumper delivery courtesy of donations made through the Well Wishers charity. Donations come into Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust’s charity throughout the year from grateful parents, local businesses and funds raised from within the Fundraising Hub in […]

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