Christmas catch-up for critical care patients

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 […]

Tempting taste buds as snack trolley does its rounds

A daily snack trolley has been introduced for critical care patients in Walsall to help build up their strength and aid their recovery in a joint ICU rehabilitation, dietitian and speech and language initiative at the Manor Hospital. The trolley contains milkshakes, rice puddings, custard, Fortisips, biscuits, Quavers and cakes – a mixture of foods […]

Don’t underestimate COVID-19 says survivor Jo

“I was healthy with no underlying conditions and a strong woman – now I know what COVID-19 can do to you and I wouldn’t wish it on anyone.” Mother-of-two Jo Udeze remembers struggling to breathe, as though she was being suffocated, before she was intubated at Walsall Manor Hospital’s Critical Care Unit after contracting COVID-19 […]

Well Wishers supports recovering patients

Patients continuing their recovery following a spell in Walsall Manor Hospital’s Critical Care Unit will be having a ball thanks to the Well Wishers charity. Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust’s charity has supported the Critical Care Rehabilitation Team by providing beach balls and smaller balls to help its work with patients. Xana Marriott, the team’s Senior […]

Rehab boost from thoughtful employee

A grateful relative has used his firm’s Christmas charity appeal to help support patients undergoing rehabilitation following treatment in Walsall Manor Hospital’s Critical Care Unit. The donation made by Benbow Steels in West Bromwich has funded a RockinR – an interactive mobile gaming kit – which will be used by the Critical Care Rehabilitation Team. […]

A special thanks from Critical Care volunteers

Volunteers who supported the Critical Care Unit at Walsall Manor Hospital prior to the Covid-19 pandemic have paid a personal – and permanent – tribute to staff by presenting them with a plaque. The commemorative plaque, commissioned and designed by volunteer Howard Crabtree, bears the message: “You gave bravely for us all. With deepest thanks […]

Supporting bereaved parents – in memory of two special babies

A Midland couple who lost their two baby daughters will now be supporting bereaved parents in Walsall thanks to a special charity partnership. Hannah and Jamie Peters want to supply parent wellbeing boxes to Walsall Manor Hospital as part of the bereavement support offered following baby loss. They set up the Rose & Daisy Foundation […]

First cuddles for baby Leo’s mum

“He’s heavier than I thought he would be!” Yesterday marked another huge day in the recovery of Covid survivor Ellie Wright – she was able to hold her baby son Leo for the first time and is now on a ward at Walsall Manor Hospital. The 20-year-old first time mum was supported by Walsall Healthcare […]

Baby love a real boost for young mum

When baby Leo held on to his mummy’s hand for the first time it was a precious moment that their family had only dared to dream of. Leo’s mum Ellie Wright contracted Covid-19 when she was 30 weeks pregnant and couldn’t start life-saving treatment until her baby had been delivered. Leo was born by emergency […]

Showing some ICU appreciation

Staff working in the Manor Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit have handed out hundreds of thank you cards to fellow colleagues across Walsall Healthcare in recognition of their help and support during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. Many were redeployed on to the unit from a host of different wards and community services. Matron Angela […]

Critical care focus for Walsall patients

A 24 hour team has been set up at Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust to care for critically ill patients outside the critical care unit. The Critical Care Response Team (CCRT), which has been running for two months, is made up of six nurses with Acute Care Practitioner qualifications or working towards these qualifications, covering the […]