News

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

20 August 2026

A solar farm powering New Cross Hospital has been officially opened, marking a major step in The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust’s (RWT) commitment to cutting carbon emissions. The Bowman’s Harbour Solar Farm, on the former Bowman’s Harbour landfill site in Wednesfield, was developed through a partnership between RWT, Vital Energi and City of Wolverhampton Council. The […].. Read the full article

13 August 2026

A former porter has become the first patient to have robot-assisted knee replacement surgery at Cannock Hospital – returning home to recover the same day... Read the full article

10 August 2026

A grandmother who has beaten bladder cancer three times has urged people to be part of research after joining a national study looking at a less invasive way to detect the disease... Read the full article

31 July 2026

Teams in Wolverhampton are improving patient care across the region by supporting community Optometrists through specialist training sessions... Read the full article

29 July 2026

New Wolverhampton mums, pregnant women, parents with young children and families are being invited to a World Breastfeeding Week celebration event... Read the full article

17 July 2026

A pioneering artificial intelligence (AI) driven research study to improve heart monitoring for cancer patients has launched in Wolverhampton... Read the full article

16 July 2026

Children are helping to shape a brand-new menu for young patients staying at New Cross Hospital by taking part in a special food tasting session... Read the full article