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2 December 2022
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Christmas catch-up for critical care patients
2 December 2022
Former Walsall critical care patients who have been meeting with staff via a virtual forum are looking forward to a face to face festive get together next week – their first since the COVID-19 pandemic. Organised by Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust’s Critical Care Rehabilitation Team, the Christmas Meet and Mingle has been set for Thursday […]
BGT star Eva’s a Walsall guest
30 November 2022
Teenage Britain’s Got Talent star Eva Abley will be bringing her quick wit and comedy to a special Walsall Healthcare event next month. The ITV show finalist is joining the judging panel for Trust’s Got Talent on 16 December and is looking forward to being in the hot seat for a change. Walsall’s Trust’s Got […]
Christina follows in the family footsteps
30 November 2022
An “amazing” nurse is the third generation of her family to work in healthcare – and has even brought her mum to tears with her caring nature. Mum Julie Layton, 51, is Senior Sister and Ward Manager at Hollybank House Stroke Rehabilitation Unit in Willenhall. Daughter Christina Layton, 27, is a Senior Sister and Manager […]
Farewell to Dr Wright – after 61 years!
30 November 2022
A “phenomenal” doctor who helped lead a worldwide landmark trial in diabetes is retiring from Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust after 61 years’ service. Dr Alexander Wright, who joined the NHS in 1961 and has been with Walsall Healthcare since 1995, had his final clinic on Monday, November 28, but will continue teaching at Birmingham’s Queen […]
Hopelessly devoted to Harley fundraisers
30 November 2022
Well Wishers charity was wheely grateful to a local group of bikers who raised £700 towards its community appeal. The Wolfruna Chapter is an official chapter of the Harley Owners’ Group (HOG) and has been going strong for 26 years. It consists of a group of Harley owners that love getting together for a ride […]