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18 December 2019
Walsall FC players visit Ward 21
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MLU re-opening date announced
13 December 2019
Women will be able to choose to give birth at Walsall’s Midwifery-Led Unit (MLU) from early next year as it was announced today that it would re-open on 6 January 2020. As well as re-opening for births the unit – which is the Black Country’s only freestanding MLU – will continue to offer supportive antenatal, […]
A double marathon effort for Walsall mums in need
8 December 2019
Well Wishers charity patron Martin Gethin proved he couldn’t put a foot wrong when he completed a 52.4 mile challenge to buy items for the Baby Aid appeal to help borough mums who need extra support. Back in June this year Martin, former British Lightweight Champion and IBF Super Lightweight Champion, teamed up with his […]
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8 December 2019
Items bought for Wren team following Martin Gethin's fundraiser
Doreen all the way for a Merry Walsall Christmas
6 December 2019
Royalty came to Walsall Manor Hospital today in the shape of the Queen of the Black Country Doreen Tipton who turned on the Christmas lights. Doreen joined the Mayor of Walsall, Councillor Paul Bott, and Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust Chief Executive Richard Beeken to flick the switch before joining in with carols, accompanied by Walsall […]
Early Christmas cheer for young patients
4 December 2019
Christmas has come early for young patients at Walsall Manor Hospital thanks to grateful couple Nick and Darren Robinson-Tomlin who brought in bags of toys to spread some festive cheer. They have gathered donations thanks to friends, family and neighbours, along with customers at the Sportsmans Rest pub in Kingstanding, and popped into the hospital […]
Walsall Maternity Unit tours
4 December 2019
Mums-to-be are invited to have a look around the Maternity Unit at Walsall Manor Hospital thanks to weekend guided tours that start this Saturday. Midwives will be available from 11am on Saturday and Sunday mornings to take mums-to-be around the unit and show them the delivery rooms, facilities and birthing aids that can be used. […]
Black Country royalty to switch on Walsall Manor Hospital’s Christmas lights
4 December 2019
We just cor wait for the “Queen of the Black Country” Doreen Tipton to switch on our Christmas lights this Friday 6 December! Doreen, who is an internet, stage, and film star, as well as the author of children’s book The Giant Panteater and other Curious Creatures, will be doing the honours from 3pm. The […]