It’s (nearly) Christmaaaas!

This Friday promises to be merry and bright for visitors and staff at Walsall Manor Hospital as its Christmas tree lights are officially switched on. The annual event, organised by Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust’s Well Wishers charity, will see inspirational amputee Tommy Brown, 13, do the honours, joined by the borough’s Mayor and Mayoress. Tommy, […]

All aboard the Santa Express!

Poorly children from Walsall and Wolverhampton enjoyed a magical trip on board the Santa Express thanks to the generosity of a volunteer-run railway. The trip, organised by Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust’s Well Wishers charity, and The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust (RWT) Charity whisked youngsters on a festive train trip around Chasewater Country Park in Burntwood. […]

Self Care focus for healthier, happier lives

A focus on “Mind and Body” is the theme for this year’s National Self Care Week that is well underway in Walsall. Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust staff and self care volunteers are hosting a stand at the Manor Hospital between 10.30am and 2.30pm today (Wednesday 20 November) near to Costa Coffee to highlight the range […]

Celebrating World Prematurity Day

A grateful mum who gave birth to a baby weighing a little more than two bags of sugar has thanked staff at Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust to celebrate World Prematurity Day (WPD). WPD is celebrated on 17 November. It is a global movement to raise awareness of premature birth and the sometimes devastating impact it […]

Visiting times extended at two hospitals

Extended visiting hours are being introduced at two Black Country hospitals from next week – following feedback from families, friends and carers who said they would welcome this opportunity. Walsall Healthcare and The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trusts will be offering this across general wards at the Manor and New Cross Hospitals from Monday 11 November. […]

Launch of Martha’s Rule patient safety focus in Walsall

A new patient safety initiative, developed following the death of teenager Martha Mills, is being launched across Walsall Manor Hospital next week. Martha’s Rule Call for Concern will be launched by Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust on 4 November, across all inpatient areas. The initiative, developed through NHS England allows patients, families, carers, advocates and NHS […]

Travels beckon for “valuable” Jo

A “valuable” member of Walsall Healthcare’s Community Services, known for her enthusiastic support for new initiatives, has retired today (Thursday 31 October) after 36 years in the NHS. Jo O’Grady, Community Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP), started her Nurse training in 1988 and worked at Good Hope Hospital for ten years – five of those in […]

Mealtime Mates call to support patients

Mealtime Mates to support recovering hospital patients to eat and drink – as well as provide company and conversation – are being sought across two Black Country NHS Trusts. These volunteers will play an important part in the wider health and wellbeing of those recovering at Walsall Manor and New Cross Hospital in Wolverhampton. Their […]

Centre stage for Quality Improvement

More than 100 innovative ways to improve Black Country patients’ care and experience will come under the spotlight as part of a special awards ceremony next week. Walsall Healthcare and The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trusts are holding their second joint Quality Improvement (QI) Awards on Monday 30 September. Teams from across the Trusts’ hospitals and […]

Mini libraries created for young patients

Young bookworms at Walsall Manor Hospital now have their own mini libraries and dedicated reading areas thanks to a local charity. The Black Country National Literacy Trust (NLT) recently came to the hospital in a visit organised via Walsall Healthcare’s Well Wishers charity. The NLT is an independent charity that empowers children, young people, and […]

Mayoral cars park up for young patients

His family’s personal experience of the care shown to their seriously ill grandson has driven Walsall’s Mayor to make a popular donation to the Manor Hospital’s Children’s Ward. Councillor Anthony Harris has kindly donated two push along and two electric cars for young patients to use en route to surgery and treatment. He and Mayoress […]

Happy 100th to new baby Oscar!

Today was 100 per cent a day to remember thanks to the birth of a special baby boy at Walsall’s Midwifery-Led Unit. Baby Oscar was born today (14 August 2024), at 7.29am, weighing 7lbs 7oz, and is the 100th baby born on the unit. Delighted staff held a mini celebration to mark this milestone. They presented […]