A Walsall Christmas cracker

Little donkey Declan certainly had a busy day at Walsall Manor Hospital when he joined mum Delilah for a special seasonal visit as part of the Christmas lights switch-on event. The cute twosome joined Santa Claus and cheered patients on the Children’s Ward up no end, including two-year-old Nellie who gave Declan a cuddle and […]

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust – Christmas lights switch on 2023

It’s beginning to look a lot like… Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust’s Christmas lights switch-on! The annual event, which is hosted by Well Wishers – the Trust’s official charity – is taking place this Friday 1 December from 2.30pm in the Main Atrium of Walsall Manor Hospital. It will be hosted by Paul Assinder, Deputy Trust […]

A perfect Christmas gift

Christmas Day baby Cole was the first new arrival at Walsall Manor Hospital today – giving his proud parents a priceless present. For mum Laura Wilkes and dad Dan Rubenis, little Cole’s safe arrival was all the more meaningful as his brother Hudson was stillborn on 27 September 2021. Cole was born at 3.26am today […]

Walsall FC players spread Christmas cheer

Walsall FC players and supporters spread some Christmas cheer by delivering presents to young patients at the Manor Hospital. Loan stars George Miller and Kieran Phillips were joined by club mascot Swifty (John Heighway), Walsall Supporters Trust Vice Chairman Bob Thomas and Secretary Ray Dale in handing over eight large boxes full of toys and […]

Well Wishers Twelve Days of Christmas

So a new year is firmly upon us and it’s a good time to look back at 2019 and be proud of the support our Well Wishers charity has given to patients and their families in the Walsall area. Take a look at this short “Twelve days of Christmas” video that showcases some of the […]

Early Christmas for young patients

Christmas came early for young patients at Walsall Manor Hospital thanks to property developer Tameway (Midlands) The company, which has been transforming the 14-storey Tameway Tower, in Bridge Street, Walsall, turning the former office block into apartments, asked Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust to provide a “wish list” of toys and games for Ward 21 Paediatric […]

A great result for Walsall patients of all ages

Patients, staff and visitors all had a ball with Saddlers’ first team squad when the players visited Walsall Manor Hospital to spread some Christmas cheer. Accompanied by mascot Swifty the Walsall Football Club stars went on to Ward 21 Paediatric Assessment Unit yesterday and gave young patients an early festive treat by handing over presents […]

Early Christmas cheer for young patients

Christmas has come early for young patients at Walsall Manor Hospital thanks to grateful couple Nick and Darren Robinson-Tomlin who brought in bags of toys to spread some festive cheer. They have gathered donations thanks to friends, family and neighbours, along with customers at the Sportsmans Rest pub in Kingstanding, and popped into the hospital […]

Pre-Christmas appeal for young patients

Young patients at Walsall Manor Hospital will be dreaming of …a Crafty Christmas as an annual charity appeal enters its third year. Well Wishers, the Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust charity, makes a seasonal plea for donations of craft materials such as colouring books, glitter, ribbons, paper, card and pens to help take young patients’ minds […]