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23 September 2026

A new Clinical Trials Unit has been launched by The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust (RWT) and the University of Wolverhampton... Read the full article

17 September 2026

Families in Wolverhampton are being invited to pick up free children’s toothbrushes and toothpaste from locations around the city over the next few months. They are being provided as part of a drive by the City of Wolverhampton Council and The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust to improve oral hygiene, particularly among youngsters. Free child-specific toothbrushes […].. Read the full article

17 September 2026

  A prostate cancer support group has received a special award recognising its work supporting men and raising awareness of the disease regionally and nationally. Brothers Reaching Out for Support (BROS), which works closely with The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust (RWT), received a SUCOTETO Award of Recognition at an event held in July. The SUCOTETO […].. Read the full article

14 September 2026

A support group which provides advice, friendship and reassurance to people living with pulmonary fibrosis is celebrating its 10th anniversary. The Pulmonary Fibrosis Support Group was set up by Faye Turner from the Respiratory team at The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust in 2016. Pulmonary fibrosis is a chronic lung disease characterised by the thickening, stiffening, […].. Read the full article

14 September 2026

A text messaging service has been expanded, inviting Wolverhampton parents and carers direct access to expert health and wellbeing advice about their five to 19-year-olds, via their mobile phone... Read the full article

4 September 2026

Health leaders in the Black Country are encouraging women who have missed a cervical screening appointment to take advantage of new HPV self-testing kits being introduced in England. Figures show that around a third of eligible women have not taken up the offer of cervical screening in recent years. Over the next year, nearly four […].. Read the full article

4 September 2026

A Clinical Technologist is celebrating after being named Apprentice of the Year at a national conference. Leo Turnbull, 22, won the Paul Austin Level 6 Apprentice of the Year Award at the EBME Conference 2026 in Coventry. Leo, who works within Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering (MPCE) at The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust (RWT), was […].. Read the full article

1 September 2026

A Wolverhampton patient is raising awareness of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) and encouraging others living with the life-limiting condition to stay positive. Robert George, from Pendeford, had always led an active lifestyle – having played squash competitively for more than three decades. While considering himself to be fit and healthy, he was shocked to have […].. Read the full article

1 September 2026

A prostate cancer patient is sharing how staying active helped him through surgery, radiotherapy and hormone therapy as part of Urology Awareness Month. Ian Taylor, was diagnosed with prostate cancer on 1 March 2024 before undergoing a radical prostatectomy in December at New Cross Hospital. Ahead of his operation, he remained active through walking, running […].. Read the full article

27 August 2026

Patients and staff in Wolverhampton and Walsall will benefit from the rollout of new digital Ambient Voice Technology (AVT), which helps clinicians better focus on their consultations... Read the full article

24 August 2026

People are invited to The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust’s Annual General meeting (AGM) being held on Wednesday 30 September at 10.45am in the WMI Lecture Theatre at New Cross Hospital... Read the full article

21 August 2026

Patients, carers, community partners and staff across two Black Country NHS Trusts have had their work recognised through six shortlisted entries in a national awards programme... Read the full article