Midwives get set to run in Birmingham

Two Walsall Midwives are taking on a half marathon to raise money to improve patients’ experience. Amy Doherty and Natalie Wilkes will be taking part in the AJ Bell Great Birmingham Run on Sunday 5 May which will also coincide with International Day of the Midwife. The run is the Midlands’ biggest running event. Thousands […]

Colleagues’ pride at running total

Walsall NHS colleagues have raised more than £1900 to improve patients’ experience after taking on a half marathon. Reshma Jayakumar, Manoj Lakha and Andy Tams took part in the London Landmarks Half Marathon (LLHM) after securing places via Well Wishers charity. Along with almost 19,000 other runners, they set off on the 13.1-mile (21km) course, […]

Famous Five get set to run in London

Five determined Walsall NHS colleagues are taking on a half marathon to raise money to improve patients’ experience. Vivian Brobbey-Sarpong, Reshma Jayakumar, Manoj Lakha and father and son Andy and Tolomey Tams will be taking part in the London Landmarks Half Marathon on 7 April after securing places via Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust’s Well Wishers […]

Muslim baby loss support packs

Muslim parents who suffer baby loss at Walsall Manor Hospital will receive personalised support packs, thanks to the efforts of two charities. The Blackburn UK Trust has donated Muslim baby loss support packs through Walsall Healthcare’s Well Wishers charity. The packs are to specifically support Muslim parents and their families following the loss of a […]

Planting for Peace

A new initiative has bloomed at Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust thanks to a green-fingered colleague. Dr Zahra Yasin is a GP Trainee who is currently working in the department of Endo-Diabetes at Walsall Manor Hospital. She arranged for roses to be planted in the Ward 29 garden for the Planting for Peace (PFP) Initiative. PFP […]

Hospice patients’ al fresco tonic

Patients being cared for at Walsall’s Goscote Hospice can enjoy spending time outdoors in comfort thanks to a charity donation. Walsall Healthcare’s Well Wishers charity has arranged for new table and chairs sets for the patio area  outside patients’ bedrooms. These go with large parasols that were previously bought through the charity and following donations […]

Blooming brilliant donation

A blooming brilliant £500 has been donated for Walsall palliative care patients thanks to an open garden event. Garry Perry, Associate Director for Patient Relations and Experience, held an open garden at his Pelsall home to raise money for three charities which included Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust’s Well Wishers. Guests were able to take in […]

A stroke of luck through artist fundraisers

Six local artists have teamed up with Well Wishers to use their creative talents to help raise funds for the charity. Artists Ann Hackett, Brenda Jenkins, Anila Patel, Simon Tew, Jean Walker and Elizabeth Whitehouse have all given their time and talents and donated pieces to be sold. This displays of artwork can be seen […]

Hopelessly devoted to Harley fundraisers

Well Wishers charity was wheely grateful to a local group of bikers who raised £700 towards its community appeal. The Wolfruna Chapter is an official chapter of the Harley Owners’ Group (HOG) and has been going strong for 26 years. It consists of a group of Harley owners that love getting together for a ride […]

Charities help take the heat off staff

Staff working in hospitals and community services across Walsall and Wolverhampton have been given a helping hand in the current heatwave, thanks to the efforts of their charities. The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust Charity and Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust’s Well Wishers charity have been able to offer staff fruit, drinks and ice creams over the […]

A Royal day to remember for Liz

She could practically rub shoulders with Prince Charles and was captivated by Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, not to mention in awe of the stunning light show – It’s fair to say the Platinum Party at the Palace on Saturday proved a day to remember for Liz Slevin. Liz, Acute Care Transformational Lead […]

Jubilee events that Royal-tea would be proud of

Celebrations have been in full swing at Walsall Healthcare today with a host of events fit for a Queen this Platinum Jubilee. And Walsall Manor Hospital hosted its own VIP guest this afternoon; the Mayor of Walsall, Councillor Rose Martin, popped in to visit and serve afternoon tea to staff, working with Well Wishers’ charity […]