Our Communications team issues many press releases to the media to keep them informed about what is happening at the Trust. Our press releases and news items are listed below, click on the links for more details.
Creating more personalised Maternity services
29 December 2023
Mums-to-be and birthing people across the Black Country are being asked to share their views on a proposal to provide a more personalised experience for them.
Farewell to Sylv after more than 45 years
28 December 2023
A dedicated healthcare worker has called time on her career after nearly half a century of service to the NHS – and working on Christmas Day.
Recruitment drive for Arts and Heritage volunteers
22 December 2023
Arts and Heritage volunteers to support the delivery of an exciting £140,000 museum project in Wolverhampton are now being sought – to make a New Year start.
West Midlands Local Resilience Forum
22 December 2023
The West Midlands Local Resilience Forum (LRF) is a partnership of member agencies, including those defined under the Civil Contingencies Act (CCA) 2004 by responder 'categories'.
Estate agent's £5,000 donation for children
22 December 2023
Christmas came early for sick children in Wolverhampton after a generous estate agent donated £5,000. Royston & Lund, which has an office on Penn Road, raised £2,500 from a JustGiving page.
Clare's donation strikes right 'Tonie'
21 December 2023
A thoughtful mum and senior Nurse made all the right noises with colleagues and patients by donating a sound system for sick children at New Cross Hospital.
Three pass national leadership course
20 December 2023
A trio of inspirational women have become the first in Wolverhampton to graduate from a national leadership course.
Santa Claus came early to town
20 December 2023
Santa Claus stopped by New Cross Hospital’s Paediatric Ward to bring cheer to patients, relatives, and staff ahead of Christmas.
Frank’s fine after robot removes throat cancer
19 December 2023
One of the first patients to have throat cancer removed by a robotic procedure in Wolverhampton is delighted with the outcome after being discharged four days post-surgery.
First patient dubs hearing implant a "game changer"
19 December 2023
Up to 30 patients per year in Wolverhampton are set to benefit from a new type of device that will improve their quality of hearing – with the first calling it a “game changer”.
Robot now removing throat cancers
18 December 2023
Patients with throat cancer can now have it removed by robotic surgery in Wolverhampton, in a first for the Black Country.
Pioneering hero Vicky retires after 49 years
14 December 2023
“There is nobody better, and nobody that cares more.” So said Kirsty Lewis, Senior Matron, Children’s Acute Services, in a tribute to Community Hero Vicky Williams, a healthcare pioneer who has retired after nearly half a century of service to patients in Wolverhampton.
Heart-warming donation to patients
14 December 2023
Hundreds of hospital patients will receive a Christmas gift this festive period thanks to the generosity of customers and staff at Dunelm Wolverhampton.
Wolves players spread Christmas cheer at RWT
13 December 2023
Wolves players entered into the festive spirit to spread some Christmas cheer to young patients in Wolverhampton.
Bootcamp wins warm welcome competition
13 December 2023
An “outstanding” bootcamp introduced by two senior Nurses has been voted the best welcome for new starters across two Black Country NHS Trusts.
Gifts for patients thanks to caring staff
12 December 2023
More than 170 gift bags are to be delivered to patients staying in hospital this Christmas thanks to the generous donations of Wolverhampton NHS staff.
Nicky has NICE influence
8 December 2023
A senior Wolverhampton clinician has been part of a group that has influenced national guidance for adults struggling with breathing difficulties this winter and beyond.
All smiles on the Festive Mile!
8 December 2023
Rain failed to dampen the spirits of fundraisers who joined Father Christmas and The Grinch to take part in The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust Charity’s Festive Mile.
Family raises money for ICCU
7 December 2023
A grateful family were so impressed with the care their loved one received before her death they raised £2,350 for Wolverhampton’s intensive care Nurses and patients – from a 10th anniversary celebration of her life.
Mum’s caring gift to new parents
7 December 2023
A generous mum-of-three has donated essential newborn baby items to a maternity support group which helps parents who do not speak English.
Wolves favourites’ donation to help male cancer patients
5 December 2023
Caring Wolves favourites have donated more than £16,000 to benefit Black Country Urology patients.
Kerry’s gold wins prestigious award
5 December 2023
A “truly exceptional Nurse and fantastic role model” has won a prestigious award for leading on the outstanding care for babies and their families which enabled Wolverhampton’s Neonatal Unit to strike gold.
Christmas has arrived at RWT
1 December 2023
Christmas is officially here at The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust (RWT) as staff and patients got into the festive spirit with the annual lights switch-on.
World AIDS Day
1 December 2023
World AIDS Day is being marked in Wolverhampton with efforts to increase awareness around free and confidential testing for the virus.
Staff rally around to help the homeless this Christmas
1 December 2023
Generous NHS staff are going above and beyond their busy day jobs by running a pop-up soup kitchen to help people experiencing homelessness this festive period.
Joining forces to drive improvements
1 December 2023
Women and families who have used Maternity and Neonatal Services and want to help drive improvements are being invited to join healthcare professionals at a Black Country event in the New Year.
RWT donates hundreds of limbs to Africa
1 December 2023
Wolverhampton’s amputee rehabilitation service has reached a landmark number of charity donations – seeing hundreds of African people become more mobile and enjoy a new lease of life.
