Hannah’s relishing her role change

“This is my local hospital – my son was born here and staff have supported my family. I work for this trust and now’s the time for me to give something back.” Speech and Language Therapist Hannah Carter is usually based at Blakenall Village Centre but her face to face work supporting children and young […]

New respect for NHS heroes

For one family COVID-19 has been a real rollercoaster of emotions as they try to come to terms with everything that has happened over the last few weeks. Kim Harrison, aged 56, (pictured on the right of the photo, with her mum Sheila on the left)  is a patient on Ward 9 of Walsall Manor […]

Response Volunteers support Walsall Healthcare

Just under 50 Response Volunteers are supporting patients, families and staff at Walsall Healthcare’s Manor Hospital and community services during the COVID-19 pandemic. Prior to the pandemic, Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust had 300 volunteers who provided a scooter service for patients with mobility issues, were stroke buddies, helped with fundraising activities, supported its Chaplaincy –Spiritual […]

Getting life back to normal after surviving COVID-19

Project engineer Warren Bennett is now recovering at home after contracting COVID-19 and being treated on Walsall Manor Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit – and he’s urging people to stick to the Government’s lockdown and social distancing rules. Mr Bennett, a father-of-three, developed a cough and came home from work one day, went to bed at […]

COVID-19 survivor Patricia’s story

“I’m looking forward to being able to spend time with my family again – and getting back to playing golf!” Great Wyrley grandmother Patricia Redpath is recovering at home after contracting COVID-19 and spending just under three weeks in hospital, including a few days in the Intensive Care Unit. “When I went into ICU the […]

Support for families during COVID-19

A COVID-19 Family Liaison Team has been set up at Walsall Manor Hospital to help support relatives and carers concerned about their loved ones. The Family Liaison Team is a non-medical team that will support people whose relatives have been admitted to hospital as a result of suspected or confirmed COVID-19. Garry Perry, Head of […]

Are you pregnant?

We appreciate that you may have concerns about coming into hospital during this COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic but please contact our maternity services if you have any concerns about your health or wellbeing or that of your baby. As long as you have no symptoms of either a temperature of 37.8 or higher or a new, continuous […]

Announcement of COVID-19 related death

Richard Beeken, Chief Executive for Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust  said: “Sadly, we can confirm that a man who was being cared for at  Walsall Manor Hospital and tested positive for COVID-19, has died. “The patient, who died on Monday 16 March, was aged 75 and had underlying health conditions. “His family has been informed and […]

Midwifery-Led Unit temporarily closed for births

Our Midwifery-Led Unit (MLU) will be closed for births from today (Thursday 19 March) in the midst of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) demands on maternity services staff. Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust has not taken this decision lightly but wants to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the women and families who use its services as well as […]

Infant feeding support – temporary changes

Mums and families are being asked to note that in the light of the recent COVID-19 guidance we are changing how our infant feeding support services are run in Walsall with immediate effect. The infant feeding groups will – until further notice – be run as a one-to-one service, by appointment only. People can no longer […]

Announcement of COVID-19 related death

Richard Beeken, Chief Executive for Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust  said: “Sadly, we can confirm that a  woman who was being cared for at  Walsall Manor Hospital and tested positive for COVID-19, has died. “The patient, who died on 12 March, was in her 80’s and had underlying health conditions. “Her family has been informed and our […]

Patient information – COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

Many people are asking if our outpatient clinics are running as normal today – they are currently but this is an ever-changing situation. We will put any updates on our Walsall Healthcare website, twitter and facebook. If you have a new, continuous cough or a high temperature please keep away. And get reliable, accurate advice […]