Homeward bound for baby Sada  

A baby girl who weighed less than a bag of sugar when she was born prematurely at Walsall Manor Hospital in the summer is heading home for the first time this Christmas. Sada Kaur came into the world on 21 August, almost three months earlier than her due date of 21 November. Parents Jasmeet Kaur […]

Festive cheer for premature babies and their families

Seasonal joy was had by all at a party for some of Walsall’s youngest and bravest patients and their families. The annual Christmas party, organised by Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust’s Neonatal Community Outreach Team, was held at St Johns Church, Scarborough Road, on Wednesday, 11 December. It was an opportunity for all the babies and […]

Skydiving mum’s £2k Neonatal boost

A grateful mum has said a huge thank you to Walsall Manor Hospital’s Neonatal Unit by handing over a cheque for £2,000. Hayley Pugh is the Managing Director of Oakley Recruitment and her company has been fundraising for the unit over the last 12 months – with Hayley herself taking the plunge, literally! “I did […]

“Little miracles” Christmas party

A Christmas party brought joy and festive cheer to some of Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust’s youngest patients and their families. The party, held at St Johns Church, Scarborough Road on 13 December, was organised by the Neonatal Community Outreach Team, which runs a support group for parents of babies who have received neonatal care at […]

Walsall makes World Prematurity Day extra special

Memories, cuddles, smiles, thank yous and reflections have been flowing throughout World Prematurity Day in Walsall today. Staff on Walsall Manor Hospital’s Neonatal Unit chose this special day to launch their new logo and Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust’s Well Wishers charity helped them put on an event to support families. A tea and coffee morning […]

Support for neonatal babies – and a plea for help

A support group for parents of babies who have received care in Walsall Manor Hospital’s Neonatal Unit is being re-launched later this month. The group met regularly prior to the COVID-19 pandemic and Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust’s Neonatal Community Outreach Team is looking forward to starting it back up again. The first meeting is being […]

Jaxon’s praise for Walsall Super Heroes

When it comes to super heroes Walsall schoolboy Jaxon Hendy knows exactly who he thinks deserves that title – doctors and nurses at Walsall Manor Hospital who saved his life! Jaxon, aged 11, was born just over three months early on 6 February 2011 after his mum Kim developed pre-eclampsia whilst pregnant. This is a […]

#WalsallandProud of our Neonatal colleagues

Our heart-warming story of Covid survivor and young mum Ellie Wright who was able to touch her baby Leo for the first time when he was brought in his incubator up to our Critical Care Unit has been seen far and wide. Leo’s mum contracted Covid-19 when she was 30 weeks pregnant and couldn’t start […]

Vital neonatal link for Walsall families

Families are being kept in the picture about the progress of babies in Walsall Manor Hospital’s Neonatal Unit thanks to a new photo and messaging system that has been introduced. Vcreate is a secure system that allows staff on the unit to send photos, videos and messages to parents, securely. Nicki Heath, Community Outreach Sister, […]

Year-long neonatal fundraiser launched

Staff from Walsall Manor Hospital’s Neonatal Unit, its Well Wishers charity and Marks & Spencer have all joined forces to launch a year-long fundraising partnership to support the parents and carers of premature babies. Staff at Marks & Spencer in Wednesbury considered three potential fundraising appeals by different charities but Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust’s Neonatal […]

New fundraising partnership is born

A parents area in the newly expanded neonatal unit at Walsall Manor Hospital will definitely have a homely feel after a new fundraising partnership was born. Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust’s charity Well Wishers has teamed up with Marks & Spencer in Wednesbury for a fundraising focus that will benefit parents whose babies are being cared […]

Family’s thank you for Walsall Neonatal staff

Little Ezra Charalambous is full of energy and really keeps her parents George and Sanita on their toes. It’s hard to believe she was born prematurely at 24 weeks weighing just one pound and seven ounces and needed to be cared for in Walsall Manor Hospital’s Neonatal Unit. Her grateful parents came back to the […]