Pride as NHS advocate among new Deputy Lieutenants appointed

A patient experience pioneer who heads up a team across two Black Country NHS Trusts is among ten new Deputy Lieutenants for the West Midlands announced today.

Award winning cancer team

Wolverhampton staff were recognised for their outstanding commitment to improving cancer prevention at an awards ceremony.

Boards launched at patient improvement event

A launch event focused on improving patient experience and personalised care has marked the introduction of new ‘What Matters to Me’ boards across hospitals in Wolverhampton and Walsall. More than 130 colleagues from The Royal Wolverhampton and Walsall Healthcare NHS Trusts attended the Eat, Drink, Dress and Move event where the boards were officially unveiled. […]

Delivering reduced waiting times

Two Black Country NHS Trusts have significantly reduced patient waiting times for hospital treatment, with both recording major improvements over the past year. At the end of March 2026, 73.2 per cent of patients at Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust were waiting less than 18 weeks for treatment, while the figure stood at 60.6 per cent at The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust.