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Former heart patient gives back as hospital volunteer

Former heart patient gives back as hospital volunteer

4 June 2026

A former heart patient who underwent life-saving treatment is now giving back to the ward that cared for him by volunteering to support patients and staff. Steve Rapacz, 70, recently joined the volunteer team on Ward B8 at Wolverhampton’s New Cross Hospital after successfully securing one of just 47 places from more than 300 applicants. […].. Read the full article

Boards launched at patient improvement event

Boards launched at patient improvement event

22 May 2026

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. […].. Read the full article

Delivering reduced waiting times

Delivering reduced waiting times

22 May 2026

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... Read the full article

Long-serving Physiotherapists retire

Long-serving Physiotherapists retire

24 April 2026

Wolverhampton Physiotherapists Libby Cockill and Julie McLauchlan have retired with almost 90 years’ NHS service between them. Libby, who joined The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust in 1998, has worked across several sites including Phoenix Health Centre, West Park and Cannock Chase Hospitals. As a teenager, she was inspired by a family she babysat for – […].. Read the full article