#CaptainTom100 Challenge launched

Can we count on you to take part in the #CaptainTom100 challenge for our Well Wishers charity? London Marathon Events has launched the Captain Tom 100 which is challenge based around the number 100 to honour the late fundraiser’s milestone birthday that he celebrated last year. The challenge could be walking 100 steps, running 100 […]

Thank you Ward 29!

“Poise, grace and professionalism” shown by Ward 29 staff during the Covid-19 pandemic has been recognised and celebrated. A special appreciation presentation organised by Senior Sister Angela Cope and attended by Director of Nursing Ann-Marie Riley took place earlier this month. In response to Covid-19, Ward 29 became the Acute Admission ward from March 2020. […]

Patient packs bring joy to wards

Patient packs have been distributed throughout wards at Walsall Manor Hospital for patients who may not have the resources for essential items or support from family. Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust’s fundraising team created packs full of essentials and goodies to support and cheer up patients during their hospital stay. The items were all donated by […]

Bereavement Counselling Service goes virtual to continue offering support during COVID-19

People across Walsall are continuing to receive counselling and emotional support, following the death of a loved one during COVID-19, thanks to the roll out of virtual consultations. The Bereavement Support Team, based at Walsall Palliative Care Centre, worked with Walsall Together Integrated Care Partnership to implement a video call consultation system between their laptops […]

Walking for Well Wishers

HR Business Partner Nisha Khunkhuna can talk the talk but for May she decided to walk the walk for Walsall Healthcare’s charity Well Wishers. During lockdown Nisha’s sister set a challenge for their family by suggesting they all take part in the May 50k challenge which had to be completed by walking or running. To […]

Samantha’s been left to her own devices (and given some too!)

In times like these we rely on our devices to connect with loved ones and keep us entertained and most of us probably wouldn’t know what to do without them. For Samantha Holland this is something she did not want patients at Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust to miss out on at what can be a […]

Rapid Response Team – keeping people out of hospital

When a call comes in from a GP or the ambulance service who have identified a patient that requires specialist care, but doesn’t necessarily need to go to hospital, Walsall Healthcare’s Rapid Response Team springs into action. Colleagues are on hand within two hours to access the patient and identify what support is needed to […]

Mark’s charity effort is a game changer!

It’s not all fun and games when you have to stay focused for a whole 24 hours but that’s exactly what Wetherspoons manager and keen gamer Mark Thomas has achieved. After seeing a Facebook advert of someone doing a 12 hour live stream for another charity, Mark took it upon himself to go one step […]

Fancy a cup of charity?

This family definitely knows how to put the tea in charity with their fundraiser. Project analyst Kelly and Commercial Tyre Depot Manager Richard Wright have been getting creative during this pandemic by designing mugs for sale with proceeds going towards Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust charity Well Wishers. Doing a range of sublimation printing from home as […]

Friendly PPE faces to greet Walsall patients

From Spiderman to a friendly unicorn – young patients on Walsall Manor Hospital’s Children’s Ward and Paediatric Assessment Unit are sure of a warm welcome thanks to child-friendly visors that have been developed. Assistant Play Specialist Jo Plank has been busy customising the PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) which needs to be worn in those clinical […]

Well read for Well Wishers

Pool Hayes Academy pupils have bookmarked this evening for charity as they prepare to read and raise money on World Book Night.  Tonight, at 7pm, year 7 students from the school will read for an hour prior to Clap for Carers to help raise money for Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust’s charity, Well Wishers. Well Wishers […]

Chloe and community nurses rally round

Kind-hearted Community Staff Nurse Chloe Butler and her colleagues have been making sure their patients don’t go short during the COVID-19 lockdown. Chloe sent a message round her colleagues in the North locality team based at Pinfold Health Centre asking them to pick up some extra items when they went shopping. The team has been […]