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2 November 2023
Patients who use Walsall Manor Hospital and Community Services will benefit from a £12,000 Mayoral boost after the borough’s former First Citizen handed over a cheque from her busy fundraising year. Councillor Rose Martin popped into the hospital to meet up with Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust’s Fundraising Manager Georgie Westley and reveal how much money […]
1 November 2023
A Walsall Healthcare charity supporter proved she was a cut above by losing her luscious locks to support young people experiencing hair loss through cancer. Rajni Bala is a Ward Clerk based in the Manor Hospital’s Neonatal Unit. She has worked at Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust for two years. She volunteered to cut her hair […]
1 November 2023
People with an underactive thyroid are being sought by a Black Country scientist who is leading a research study to try to improve patients’ and Doctors’ experiences of monitoring the condition. James Pethick is a Principal Clinical Scientist with Black Country Pathology Services (BCPS) which comprises the four pathology laboratories from Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust, The Royal […]
31 October 2023
“Mince pies save lives!” according to a Walsall breast cancer survivor who didn’t notice her lump until she patted the crumbs off her chest after secretly tucking into the festive treat. Thirty-nine-year-old Julie Pickering had helped herself to the pastry before her children caught her ahead of their evening meal when she felt a lump […]
30 October 2023
A 12-week football programme, alongside English lessons, has supported asylum seekers new to Walsall with their mental health and wellbeing, as well as helping them to make connections in the local community. The sessions were set up by Walsall Together, in partnership with Walsall FC Foundation, the Refugees and Migrants’ Centre (RMC) and Active Black […]
30 October 2023
Families are being encouraged to get their affairs in order – and help Walsall Healthcare’s Well Wishers charity at the same time – by taking part in a Make A Will Fortnight. Local solicitors from Enoch Evans are supporting the charity once more and will use donations to benefit the work that Well Wishers does […]
