News

12 June 2026

A Wolverhampton patient who has been living with Type 1 diabetes for more than 60 years is sharing her story to raise awareness during a health campaign... Read the full article

12 June 2026

Patients, their families, and carers will be able to nominate a staff member or team within The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust for an award that recognises outstanding personalised care and compassion. Every year the Trust runs an internal staff recognition awards event which highlights innovation, improvements within teams and services, and staff who exemplify the […].. Read the full article

12 June 2026

Aspiring healthcare professionals have gained the confidence, skills and experience they need to begin a career in the NHS, thanks to a training programme... Read the full article

11 June 2026

Patients with diabetes are now able to manage their insulin treatment at home thanks to a new digital approach... Read the full article

11 June 2026

People living in Wolverhampton and surrounding areas are being encouraged to take part in a major national study aiming to improve how heartburn and acid reflux are diagnosed and treated... Read the full article

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

3 June 2026

NHS staff in Walsall and Wolverhampton have been thanked and celebrated for their combined 13,495 years of dedication to their patients and colleagues... Read the full article

2 June 2026

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... Read the full article

29 May 2026

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

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

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

20 May 2026

Wolverhampton NHS staff had the honour of attending a star-studded garden party with a host of stars at Buckingham Palace, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the King’s Trust... Read the full article