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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.

Making Christmas special for patients

21 December 2018

“I’ve been in hospital myself and it has made me more determined than ever to make sure that I give my patients as good an experience as possible.” Clinical Support Worker Tracey works on the Stroke Rehabilitation Unit at Walsall Manor Hospital and has volunteered to work on Christmas Day this year. She will clock […]

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Saddlers’ visit a real tonic

19 December 2018

Patients of all ages cheered up a treat when Walsall Football Club stars popped into the Manor Hospital to deliver presents, have a laugh and a joke – and even show off some smooth dance moves! Accompanied by manager Dean Keates and Captain Adam Chambers, the Saddlers’ first team squad visited Ward 21 Paediatric Assessment […]

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Keeping Walsall well this winter with a little help from Hoppy

17 December 2018

Much-loved local character Hoppy the Hippo has provided the inspiration for Walsall Healthcare’s winter campaign aimed at encouraging borough residents to use the most appropriate services for their needs. Patient Experience administrator Chloe Danks worked with the trust’s communications team to come up with materials to promote a host of messages that tie in with […]

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Footballers score a hospital hit

17 December 2018

Elderly patients at Walsall Manor Hospital had a ball with footballing stars of the future who popped in to bring some Christmas cheer. As well as proving a tonic for patients, the young players from Aston Villa’s scholarship programme helped out on Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust’s Well Wishers charity stall and joined the Older People’s […]

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Saddlers stars light up Fair Oaks Day Hospice

14 December 2018

Stars from Walsall Football Club netted a really warm welcome from patients at Fair Oaks Day Hospice when they visited earlier this month. They included super fan Peter Noble, aged 94, who has been a Saddlers supporter for more than 80 years. He enjoyed a chat with manager Dean Keats and provided some tips and […]

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