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23 March 2019
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.
Saying thanks is key for Ardeep
22 March 2019
Borough businessman Ardeep Badwal has shown his appreciation towards NHS staff who cared for his mother by donating wipeable and washable computer keyboards to Walsall Manor Hospital. Ardeep Badwal, Managing Director of KBS Keyboard Specialists Ltd, of Darlaston, said he wanted to do something to say thank you to those who helped and cared for […]
Congratulations to award-winning ED
22 March 2019
Using feedback from patients, carers and staff in a weekly “Patient Experience Huddle” has won national recognition for Walsall Healthcare’s Emergency Department. “Back to Basics – Improving Patient Experience in the Emergency Department” won the prestigious Patient Experience Network National Award (PENNA) in the category Using Insight for Improvement. The award-winners received their accolade at […]
Helping to reduce amputation risk
20 March 2019
A new toe pressure device to help diagnose Walsall patients who may be suffering from a potentially fatal condition has been bought with the help of charity donations. The Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust Community Podiatry Team at Bentley Health Centre set up clinics specialising in Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) which is a form of cardiovascular […]
Appreciative Inquiry Conference 2019
20 March 2019
Congratulations to our Patient Safety colleagues Daniel and Julie who are in Nice today at the Appreciative Inquiry Conference 2019 – sharing Walsall Healthcare’s achievements around changing its governance culture and implementing an ‘Appreciative Inquiry’ approach to working; achievements which are giving the trust recognition at a national level! After bagging an award at the 2018 HSJ Patient […]
Lymphoedema lead retires after three decades with Walsall Healthcare
20 March 2019
After nearly 38 years of nursing, 34 of those with Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust, Lymphoedema Lead Jayne Cave-Senior is laying down her medical kit for the final time. As the Clinical Lead for the service, the veteran has played an important role in supporting adults across Walsall suffering with chronic swelling, typically in the arm […]
Tai Chi to help Walsall neurological patients
20 March 2019
Suitable Walsall patients with Parkinson’s Disease and Multiple Sclerosis will be able to benefit from Tai Chi sessions to help them manage their health and wellbeing. Two assistant practitioners from Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust’s Community Neurological Rehabilitation Team based at Short Heath Clinic, Mary McKenzie and Diane Ward, have been funded through its Well Wishers […]