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29 February 2024
Forty Walsall patients have taken part in a national study to evaluate how well people recover from day case surgery at home. Dr Aditya Kuravi, Clinical Director for Theatres, Anaesthetics and Critical Care at Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust, was Principal Investigator for the patient reported outcomes, postoperative pain and pain relief after day case surgery […]
28 February 2024
NHS England’s Lead Nurse for Neonatal has praised staff for their ‘warmth and camaraderie’ on a visit to Walsall Manor Hospital’s unit. Louise Weaver-Lowe, who is also Director of the North West Neonatal Operational Delivery Network, was given a tour of the unit where she was shown its purpose-built intensive therapy unit and high dependency […]
27 February 2024
A reflection wall has been created at Walsall Manor Hospital for staff, visitors and patients to share their memories and thoughts associated with the COVID-19 pandemic as part of a national focus being held this weekend. Hosted by Marie Curie, the National Day of Reflection is an opportunity to remember those who have died, support […]
26 February 2024
Midwives, Allied Health Professionals and support services staff were among the winners of this year’s Annual Excellence Awards at Walsall Healthcare. A glittering ceremony, which took place on Friday 23 February 2024 at the Poundland Bescot Stadium in Walsall, was attended by around 200 staff and volunteers, with finalists nominated by colleagues and patients alongside […]
25 February 2024
Baby Jordan became a VIP when he came into the world today – as he is the first tot to be born at Walsall’s newly relocated Midwifery-Led Unit (MLU). Proud mum Libby-Michele Francis and dad Nathaneal Christou were thrilled to meet their 7 pounds 14 ounces bundle of joy and delighted staff were just as […]
23 February 2024
Patients with oesophagus, stomach and duodenal issues can now benefit from a new procedure at Walsall Manor Hospital to help find out the cause of their symptoms. Four new endoscopes to be used in Trans Nasal Endoscopy (TNE) have been bought and the service’s first procedure was carried out earlier this year. During TNE a […]
23 February 2024
Junior doctors are planning to strike for five consecutive days, starting from 7am on Saturday 24 February until midnight on Wednesday 28 February. All health and care partners in the Black Country are working together to prepare for the industrial action, which will impact NHS local services, and are asking the public for their support. […]
23 February 2024
New mums on Walsall Manor Hospital’s Postnatal Ward will be able to stay with their babies during essential tests and assessments thanks to charity donations that have funded a new hydraulic cot. Well Wishers, Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust’s charity, bought the new feature, which cost £2,004, and Midwives and Maternity Services staff are singing its […]
22 February 2024
A community partnership has been shortlisted for a national award for its innovative work helping Walsall residents to stay well and out of hospital and improving access to health services. Walsall Together has been shortlisted in the health and social care category at this year’s Local Government Chronicle (LGC) Awards. The annual LGC Awards recognise […]
21 February 2024
Digital innovation and ground-breaking technology were celebrated at a digital awards ceremony – the first of its kind in Walsall and Wolverhampton. Hosted by the Digital Innovation Unit, which works across Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust and The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, the event brought together colleagues who are interested in, or taking part in, a […]
16 February 2024
Walsall Consultant Jamil Aslam is now practising at the hospital where he was born after life-changing events conspired to bring him ‘home’. Jamil, 36, was born at Walsall Manor on 6 May, 1987. His two children, son Mohammed Yusuf, aged five, and two-year-old daughter Zoya, were also born there to wife Faseeha, 32, a local […]
14 February 2024
Five determined Walsall NHS colleagues are taking on a half marathon to raise money to improve patients’ experience. Vivian Brobbey-Sarpong, Reshma Jayakumar, Manoj Lakha and father and son Andy and Tolomey Tams will be taking part in the London Landmarks Half Marathon on 7 April after securing places via Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust’s Well Wishers […]
