Gynaecology
What we do
The Gynaecology service provides a comprehensive range of care for women, from general consultations to specialised treatments. Our dedicated team of nine consultants, many with special interests, ensures that patients receive expert care. Our services include:
- Managing common conditions: We provide care for menstrual disorders, pelvic prolapses, and infertility.
- Sub-specialities: We have dedicated clinics for various conditions, including Urogynaecology for urinary incontinence, Colposcopy for abnormal smears, and a Gynaecology Oncology rapid access clinic for suspected cancers.
- One-stop clinics: These clinics are designed for patients with long-standing, non-urgent issues like heavy periods or pelvic pain, as well as for those with ovarian cysts, uterine fibroids, endometriosis, and more.
- Treatments: We offer a variety of in-clinic procedures, such as Mirena IUS/IUCD insertion or removal, endometrial ablation, hysteroscopy, and the removal of polyps and small fibroids.
We also have Clinical Nurse Specialists who run their own clinics, providing specialised support in colposcopy, urogynaecology, and gynaecology oncology.
Where we are based
The Gynaecology service is located at Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust, Moat Road, Walsall, WS2 9PS. Our services are split across several locations within the hospital:
- Ward 23 (Gynaecology Inpatients and Day-case Ward): Hospital route 224
- Ward 26 (Gynaecology and Early Pregnancy and Gynaecology Assessment Unit): Hospital route 230
- Gynaecology Outpatient Department: Hospital route 126
- Gynaecology Easi-book/Pre-operative Assessment Clinic: Hospital route 125
Ward 23 operates 24/7, and visiting hours are from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
How to access the service
Patients can be referred to our services by their GP, A&E, or urgent care centres. If you are already known to Ward 23 or Ward 26, you may be able to self-refer.
Contact us
For general inquiries, please contact our Service Lead, Jane Hopcroft, Matron.
- Matron’s Office: 01922 721172 ext. 7536
- Ward 23 (Gynaecology Inpatients Ward): 01922 656213
Useful resources
- Pelvic Floor and Urinary Incontinence: For more information on pelvic floor health and urinary incontinence, you can visit the Bladder & Bowel UK website.
- Cervical Screening (Smear Test): The NHS provides comprehensive information on what to expect during a smear test and why it’s important.
- Endometriosis: Endometriosis UK is a charity that offers support and information for those affected by the condition.