Critical Care rehab forum success

Patients joined staff to take part in a new, virtual, weekly forum set up by Walsall Healthcare’s Critical Care Rehabilitation Team to continue offering support to those who have had a hospital stay in critical care. The team supports long term patients on their recovery journey using a host of approaches to cover both physical […]

Valuing carers in Walsall

A Carers’ Passport is being developed by the Patient Experience Team at Walsall Manor Hospital aimed at ensuring those who have caring responsibilities are recognised, supported and involved within healthcare services. The passport approach is being developed in response to feedback – nationally as well as locally – that carers find it difficult to find […]

Support for BAME colleagues

A safe space for Walsall Healthcare’s Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic colleagues to share experiences and ideas and support each other has been created – with its first virtual meeting being held next week. The BAME (Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic) Staff Support Group has been set up under the umbrella of the BAME Shared […]

Nurses recognised for outstanding contributions in commemorative e-book

Two Walsall Healthcare senior nurses have been recognised for their contributions in a region-wide commemorative e-book that marks the Year of the Nurse and the Midwife. The e-book has been produced by the NHS England and NHS Improvement Midlands’ regional nursing team as a virtual celebration of 2020 as the Year of the Nurse and […]

ED demolition work

Demolition work to remove the canopy at Walsall Manor Hospital’s Emergency Department entrance is scheduled to take place this week as another important phase of the multi-million pound improvement project gets underway. A controlled, overnight  demolition will take place between 10pm on Wednesday 25 November and 10am on Thursday 26 November. This means there will […]

Major healthcare improvements underway in Walsall

Enabling work is well underway at Walsall Manor Hospital for its major Emergency Department and Acute Medical Unit development project which is due to be completed in 2022. Interserve Construction has been appointed to build the £36m development which will incorporate a new Emergency Department with “front door” access to a new Urgent Treatment Centre […]

‘Making Magic with Bubbles and Butterflies – Doing What Matters’ – Patient Experience Network National Awards (PENNA) 2019

The Patient Experience Network National Awards celebrations have gone online. This Pandemic delayed celebration has a virtual format now which will run over a week starting on Monday 14 September. Each shortlisted entry will be given time to present their project and every attendee a greater opportunity to network and dig deeper into patient and […]

Walsall diabetes projects gain national recognition

Congratulations to staff who are part of Walsall Healthcare’s Diabetes Transformation Projects for being finalists in the HSJ Value Awards Diabetes Care Initiative of the Year – recognising  outstanding dedication to making things better in the NHS. The judging panel comprised a diverse range of highly regarded figures across the NHS and wider healthcare sector. […]

£4.1m winter boost for Walsall ED

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust will receive £4.1m to create extra emergency care capacity to manage winter pressures as part of a £300m Government funding boost. Prime Minister Boris Johnson made the announcement earlier this week that 117 trusts would be allocated cash to upgrade Accident and Emergency and associated emergency care facilities to help the […]

Preparing the way for multi-million pound development

Enabling works are due to start this autumn on Walsall Manor Hospital’s new £36m Emergency Department and Acute Medical Unit. Interserve Construction has been appointed to build the new development which will incorporate a new Emergency Department with “front door” access to a new Urgent Treatment Centre and Paediatric Assessment Unit within it.  The first […]

Well Wishers says Relax!

Patients, staff and visitors at Walsall Manor Hospital can take a seat and take a break thanks to a charity makeover. The seating area at the top of the escalators was in a poor state of repair with torn seats and worn tables. It is well used by patients, families and staff who sit and […]

Improving patient assessments – thanks to charity boost

Podiatrists have been able to buy a new toe pressure index device to help assess patients’ blood supply better thanks to generous supporters of Walsall Healthcare’s Well Wishers charity. The ankle-brachial pressure index (ABPI) is a non-invasive method of assessing the extent of chronic peripheral arterial disease – a blood circulation disorder – in the […]