News

February 2024

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.

Latest News: Babies Leyton Pickett and Lottie Willoughby with parents

New Cross knocked for six by leap year babies

29 February 2024
New Cross Hospital was knocked for six today as it celebrated half a dozen new arrivals on a leap year. The six babies were all born at the hospital, part of The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust.


Latest News: Izabela Szlapa and Emily Cooper

Izabela’s thanks for invaluable support

29 February 2024
A mum-to-be has returned to New Cross Hospital to show her appreciation to the “beacon of hope” who supported her and her husband through the tragedy of baby loss.


Latest News: Chief AHP - Ros Leslie

Chief AHP's blog

28 February 2024
This month we celebrated the 17th annual celebration of apprenticeships for National Apprenticeships Week. Apprenticeships are a great way to earn while you learn.


Latest News: Staff taking part, from left: Dr Ahmed Saad, Consultant Paediatrician, Dr Victoria Hoptroff, Consultant Paediatrician, Dr James Davies, Paediatric Registrar, Dr Minoth Kanagaratnam, Consultant Paediatrician, Marie-Claire Ramsbottom, Paediatric Sister, Nicola Bradshaw, A21 Senior Sister, Dr Ash Holt, Consultant Paediatrician, Antonia Hallal, A23 Senior Sister, and Ambra Righetti, Paediatric Advanced Nurse Practitioner

Staff to tackle Wolf Run to raise funds

26 February 2024
Brave staff are to tackle a mud run this summer to raise money to improve care for some of Wolverhampton’s sickest young patients – and achieve a Black Country first.


Latest News: LGC Awards Finalist 2024

OneWolverhampton shortlisted for national award

26 February 2024
A community partnership has been shortlisted for a national award for delivering a winter plan that reduced hospital admissions and ensured people were able to return home at the safest, earliest opportunity.


Latest News: Neil 'Razor' Ruddock having his tattoo, with, from left, Craig James, Jason Guy, Amie Rogers, Digital Fundraising Officer at The RWT Charity and Amanda Winwood

Razor has Wolves tattoo for a good cause

23 February 2024
He was used to giving opponents the needle on the football pitch but today Neil “Razor” Ruddock was on the receiving end.


Latest News: Information Regarding Industrial Action

Health advice during industrial action

23 February 2024
People in the Black Country are being urged to think carefully about which health service they should use during the upcoming industrial action.


Latest News: Professor David Laughton with Andrea Campbell-Jackson

“The finest tech talent in the country” – reflecting on first NHS digital awards

21 February 2024
Digital innovation and ground-breaking technology were celebrated at a digital awards ceremony – the first of its kind in Walsall and Wolverhampton.


Latest News: Charity supporter’s bid to see our garden grow

Charity supporter’s bid to see our garden grow

14 February 2024
A bright and beautiful garden for young patients to play in at New Cross Hospital is at the centre of a major charity appeal being led by super fundraisers Jason and Aimee Guy.


Latest News: Phil Tittensor at 10 Downing Street

Downing Street date for Consultant Nurse

14 February 2024
A leading Wolverhampton epilepsy Nurse was invited to Downing Street to showcase a new national partnership.


Latest News: Amy Sharkey receiving her award from Louise Nickell

Inspirational Amy wins award

13 February 2024
After vowing to “give back” to the NHS, Amy Sharkey’s determination and innovation has led to her receiving an award as she starts her dream career at Wolverhampton’s New Cross Hospital.


Latest News: Children become Brilliant Brushers in fight against tooth decay

Children become Brilliant Brushers in fight against tooth decay

13 February 2024
Children are being encouraged to become Brilliant Brushers – and help tackle tooth decay in Wolverhampton.


Latest News: Carol Brown retirement

Oh Carol! Farewell after 47 years

13 February 2024
A “modest and dedicated” Housekeeper who has served the same Wolverhampton hospital unit for more than 45 years, helping to look after sick babies, has retired.


Latest News: Black Country Local Maternity and Neonatal System (BCLMNS)

“Personal care” key say survey respondents

13 February 2024
“I want my care to feel more personal rather than clinical.” Building a good relationship with the same Midwife is emerging as one of the most important features of Maternity Services for mums-to-be and birthing people across the Black Country.


Latest News: Sophina Jagot and Emma Purshouse

Spoken word event to tell people’s healthcare stories

12 February 2024
A celebration of diversity, ethnicity and inclusivity will be brought to life by poets Emma Purshouse and Sophina Jagot in an exciting showcase event organised through The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust’s Arts and Heritage Group.


Latest News: Lee Pearson, Facilities Support Officer

No age limit for Apprenticeships

9 February 2024
A grandad is proving age is no barrier to career development this National Apprenticeship Week. Facilities Support Officer, Lee Pearson, started his Level 3 Facilities Management Apprenticeship in September.


Latest News: Ron and his wife, Judy

Heart patient wowed by phenomenal care

9 February 2024
A grandfather has praised staff at The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust for their ‘phenomenal care’ after undergoing open heart surgery.


Latest News: Professor Matthew Brookes

Trust Consultant appointed as Director for new NIHR West Midlands Regional Research Delivery Network

8 February 2024
Professor Matthew Brookes, a Consultant Gastroenterologist at The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust (RWT), has been appointed as Director of a new research network in the region.


Latest News: 'Entrance to the Embrace building

National HIV Testing Week shines spotlight on regular testing

6 February 2024
A series of pop-up clinics and awareness stands will be rolled out across Wolverhampton as part of National HIV Testing Week.


Latest News: 'Has your child had their MMR vaccine?' image

Half term MMR pop-up vaccine clinics set up for children

5 February 2024
Pop-up vaccination clinics have been set up during February half term to help ensure children are up to date with their measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) jab.


Latest News: Mykala Jackson, Senior Sister

Digital patient records to replace paper ones

2 February 2024
An exciting development in Wolverhampton healthcare will mean patients’ paper records are replaced by digital ones in 2024.


Latest News: Phil Douglas

Nurse Phil joins the clergy

1 February 2024
A Wolverhampton Nurse is combining caring for patients with nurturing the body and soul after joining the clergy.