Walsall signs up first UK patient to eczema trial

Researchers in Walsall have recruited the first patient in the UK to take part in a clinical trial to investigate a new drug to treat adults with severe eczema. The global Phase II dermatology clinical trial LP0145-2240, sponsored by Leo Pharma, is looking at a novel drug LEO 138559 in the treatment of moderate to […]

Ben’s blazing the Black Country research trail

A Walsall Healthcare research champion has been registered and accredited in a key role which is working to transform treatment for patients. Ben Jones has been made an Accredited Clinical Research Practitioner (CRP) with the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). He is the second in the Black Country and one of only […]

Walsall support for global cholesterol trial

Two Walsall patients are taking part in a global trial that focuses on a new treatment for those who suffer from a condition caused by high cholesterol. Hypercholesterolemia can be caused by a gene inherited from a parent and it means that some people have high cholesterol from birth which can lead to the early […]

Trust celebrates International Day of Women and Girls in Science

We are proud to support International Day of Women and Girls in Science at Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust. The day recognises the role of women and girls in science, not only as beneficiaries, but also as agents of change. In order to achieve full and equal access to and participation in science for women and […]

Research opportunity for Walsall Healthcare staff

An opportunity for staff to develop their research skills – or support others to do so – is being offered to Walsall Healthcare colleagues. The Research for All study is now live and promotes the use of Hexitime. Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust partnered with Hexitime in 2018 to deliver the first time bank in the […]

Clinical Support Worker Introduction Programme is a success!

“I have learned a lot about myself and my own strengths that I didn’t know I had. Thanks Walsall Healthcare.”  This is just some of the feedback from a successful Clinical Support Worker (CSW) Induction Programme run by Walsall Healthcare – despite all the obstacles of being in a pandemic. The CSW programme was delivered […]

CliPP has launched!

Walsall Healthcare NHS students have been  experiencing new methods of teaching with the launch of CLiPP. CLiPP stands for Collaborative Learning in Practice. It originated in Amsterdam and is closely linked to the NMC standards (2018) and the new Practice Supervisor and Assessor roles. It is a clinical learning programme which focuses on coaching methods […]

Research opportunities for Walsall patients and staff

Walsall patients are being encouraged to get involved in developing new knowledge and treatments for future care and local experts will be on hand to explain how as part of International Clinical Trials Day today (Monday 20 May). Members of Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust’s Research Department will be running a promotional stand near Costa Coffee […]

Walsall recruits first cancer patient to national study of diseases

Exciting times for our Research and Development colleagues who have kicked- off their recruitment of cancer patients to join the 100k genomes project! The project is a national study which asks patients with cancer and/or rare diseases to give blood and tissues samples for genetic testing; helping our healthcare professionals to understand the changes occurring […]