Giving hope to patients with blood disorders

Visitors to Walsall Manor Hospital can join staff to discover their blood type and potentially play their part in saving lives across the borough’s communities. The Plasma of Hope charity supports people living with genetic blood disorders such as Sickle Cell and Thalassemia, as well as survivors of associated complications including stroke and other health […]

Diane’s an award-winner

“Nothing is ever too much trouble for Diane – she gives 100 per cent to everything she does.” Colleagues of Care Support Worker Diane Cooper officially have an award-winner in their Walsall Healthcare team now she has been recognised for going above and beyond in her daily role. Diane is the proud owner of a […]

Life-saving message in a bottle scheme

A scheme where emergency service staff can obtain life-saving information about people in seconds has been launched at Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust. More than seven million people in Britain keep their personal and medical details inside a “Lions Message in a Bottle” and now Walsall Healthcare’s Patient Relations and Experience Team is getting involved. The […]

Four-legged friend Florence is a Walsall hit

She’s got four legs, a super shiny nose and a waggy tail – and she’s the “pawfect” pick me up for patients at Walsall Manor Hospital! Florence, a roan cocker spaniel, will be visiting wards from next month now that Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust has partnered with the national Pets As Therapy charity. Pets As […]

Celebrating Walsall’s volunteering stars

Volunteers will take centre stage this evening when their hard work, commitment and enthusiasm is celebrated at a Walsall Healthcare awards event. The Mayor and Mayoress of Walsall will be among guests honouring volunteers for their efforts across the Manor Hospital and its community services with a string of awards set to be presented. Categories […]

“Life-changing” trial results in Walsall

Young patients who went on a clinical trial for a new medication to treat severe, chronic hand eczema have reported “life-changing” results, prompting dermatologists in Walsall to encourage more to come forward to take part. The Manor Hospital was the first site in Europe to offer the DELTA Teen study to those aged 12-17 who […]

Walsall patients first in UK to sign up to global trial

Walsall researchers have signed up the UK’s first participants in a global trial to better understand and manage the treatment of patients with a life-threatening condition. The TRACK study is a global commercial study focusing on patients with hyperkalaemia (HK). Dr Huda Mahmoud, Consultant in Nephrology at Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust, is leading the study […]

Volunteers recognised as “truly inspirational”

More than 100 volunteers who work alongside Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust staff were recognised for their fantastic contribution at an awards ceremony held in their honour. Over the last year, volunteers have helped out in all manner of ways, working with staff and patients across the hospital and community services – and despite the challenges […]

Gearing up for the 2022 Volunteer Awards

Hard work and dedication shown by volunteers within Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust will be celebrated tonight at a special awards ceremony. This is the first face-to-face event since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic for the unsung heroes and has been organised by the Patient Relations and Experience Team to take place at Calderfields Hotel […]

A right Royal celebration for Walsall patients and staff

From a special Bake-Off competition to afternoon teas, singers and a Children’s Ward “street” party – the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee will be celebrated in style at Walsall Manor Hospital and in its community services. Well Wishers, the Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust charity, is supporting a host of activities to help patients and staff to mark […]

Research – an opportunity for all across Walsall

In the run up to International Clinical Trials Day this Friday 20 May, Walsall Healthcare will be highlighting the opportunities for patients and staff to be part of research. Its Faculty of Research and Clinical Education (FORCE) was launched at Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust on International Clinical Trials Day in May 2020. And in the […]

New start at Walsall Manor for 72 staff

Seventy two new staff have been welcomed by Walsall Manor Hospital teams as part of a joint initiative with whg and Walsall College to ‘support the dreams’ of local jobseekers. The new staff are all healthcare support workers (HCSWs) and will occupy permanent roles with an option to join the Trust’s bank teams too. As […]