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21 August 2023
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.
National award surprise for NHS boss
18 August 2023
A Black Country NHS leader whose roles span a trio of Trusts has been shortlisted for a national award. Alan Duffell is Group Chief People Officer covering The Royal Wolverhampton, Walsall Healthcare and the Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trusts. He has been shortlisted for the Director of the Year accolade within the Healthcare People Management Association (HPMA) Excellence in People Awards […]
Lilly-Mae’s crafty charity boost
18 August 2023
Fundraising schoolgirl Lilly-Mae Chungh cleaned up nicely for charity with her car wash that raised money for young patients on the Children’s Ward at Walsall Manor Hospital. The nine-year-old roped in her mum Laura too and the fundraising pair managed to get through around 40 cars. Lilly-Mae, who is Miss Pre-Teen Galaxy and loves taking […]
Order prescriptions ahead of the August bank holiday
16 August 2023
People in the Black Country are being encouraged to order any repeat prescriptions they may need now – ahead of the August bank holiday (Monday 28 August). GP practices and pharmacies will have limited opening hours over the bank holiday weekend, making it more challenging for patients to access medicines at short notice. Every bank […]
Event brings long Covid patients together for the first time
14 August 2023
People suffering with long Covid came together at a first-of-its-kind community ‘therapy showcase’ involving exercise sessions to ease symptoms, a sensory retreat, and lots of networking. The event, organised by Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust’s Long Covid Therapy Service, was held at Walsall Palliative Care Centre. The outdoor space was used to create a calm and […]
Partnership event another success
11 August 2023
A Make A Will Fortnight focus has proved another fundraising success for Walsall patients, to the tune of £700. Walsall Healthcare’s Well Wishers charity teamed up with local solicitors at Enoch Evans who offered their time and expertise once again to support people in getting their affairs in order – with donations made benefitting the […]
Use NHS services wisely during upcoming industrial action
9 August 2023
Patients in the Black Country are being reminded that the NHS will still be available for urgent and emergency care during the latest round of industrial action but are being asked to use services wisely. Junior doctors are expected to go on strike from 7am on Friday 11 August to 7am Tuesday 15 August which […]