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11 October 2019
Amy Bateman, Speech and Language Therapist
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Holistic health approach for Walsall neurological patients
11 October 2019
Walsall patients with Parkinson’s Disease and Multiple Sclerosis have been able to try adapted Tai Chi to help them manage their long term conditions. The sessions are being offered to carefully selected patients after Mary McKenzie and Diane Ward, both Assistant Practitioners from the Community Neurological Rehabilitation Team based at Short Heath Clinic, were funded […]
Spotlight on invaluable healthcare staff
10 October 2019
From helping children with swallowing difficulties to diagnosing and treating adults who have a disturbance in their vision or providing specialist complementary therapies for those who have cancer, Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) are making a real difference to the lives of patients of all ages across Walsall. And their roles will come under the spotlight […]
Walsall marks Baby Loss Awareness Week
9 October 2019
People affected by pregnancy and baby loss and their families are being given an opportunity to find out more about Walsall’s maternity bereavement services and the support available. Baby Loss Awareness Week runs from 9-15 October and Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust maternity staff will be available to talk about local support for women and parents […]
Interserve Construction chosen to build the £36m new Emergency Department at Walsall Manor Hospital
4 October 2019
Interserve Construction has been appointed to build the new £36m Emergency Department at Walsall Manor Hospital. The new building will replace the current building whose physical environment struggles to meet increasing patient flow demands. The first phase will be working together on design and pre-construction which will be concluded by mid-January 2020 providing the basis […]
Chemo ward boost from determined fundraiser
2 October 2019
A grateful cancer survivor has proved a fundraising force to be reckoned with after handing over £5000 to the chemotherapy ward at Walsall Manor Hospital. Tracey Astbury aged 51 vowed to help the ward following her January 2019 diagnosis. She is currently receiving chemotherapy after surgery removed the cancer. Tracey, whose family is no stranger to […]
Desert challenge for hospital fundraiser Sam
2 October 2019
She’ll shortly be Sahara-bound and Walsall Manor Hospital Discharge Co-ordinator Sam Gibson plans to take her desert fundraising challenge in her stride – despite it being the equivalent of two marathon distances in two days! The 37-year-old decided to push herself to get fit a few years ago and is now a regular at the […]