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30 November 2018
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.
Patients benefitting from pinball marathon fundraiser
30 November 2018
A World Record-breaking pinball marathon certainly hit the charity jackpot for Walsall’s prostate cancer patients as it helped towards the cost of a piece of equipment to help better identify the condition. After a marathon 30 hours, pinball player Wayne Johns passed his fundraising goal of £5,000 and, at that time, also broke the 27 […]
League of Friends’ donation to help patients with breathing difficulties
29 November 2018
Patients with respiratory conditions at Walsall Manor Hospital will now be supported with the latest technology thanks to a kind donation from the League of Friends volunteers. The League of Friends, an organisation who work to enhance patient experience and raise funds for things over and above what the NHS can provide, have donated a […]
Crafty Christmas launch
22 November 2018
Walsall Healthcare has launched its pre-Christmas appeal to help young patients on the road to recovery, led by its Well Wishers charity. The appeal is asking for donations of craft materials – such as colouring books, glitter, ribbons, paper, card and pens – so that patients can get creative during their hospital stay. Georgie Westley, […]
Time capsule buried at Walsall’s ICU
21 November 2018
A time capsule was buried outside Walsall Manor Hospital’s new Intensive Care Unit today, containing items to provide future generations with a glimpse of life in 2018. The multi-million pound unit is due to receive its first patients in December. Constructed by Skanska, it has brought together Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust’s Intensive Therapy Unit (ITU) […]
Gaining insight from Walsall’s frontline staff
21 November 2018
From staff working to safeguard children to the vital role played by the security team and the challenges across Theatres, and the Emergency Department – Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust Chair Danielle Oum has had a real insight into those working on the frontline. Danielle has been spending time with teams across Walsall Manor Hospital and […]
Keep our busy ED flowing
21 November 2018
Walsall Manor Hospital’s Emergency Department is currently extremely busy prompting a plea to people to make sure they use the most appropriate healthcare service for their needs. The department needs to be kept free for those with life-threatening or serious conditions and Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust staff are working with partners to avoid people being […]