News

January 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: Jon Madden with son Hughie

Heart patient’s fundraising thank you

30 January 2024
A grateful dad who underwent major open-heart surgery has vowed to keep raising money for the Wolverhampton hospital which saved his life.


Latest News: Chief AHP - Ros Leslie

Chief AHP's blog

30 January 2024
It is well known that a research-active healthcare workforce contributes to improved quality of care, resulting in reduced mortality, higher rates of patient satisfaction and improved efficiency.


Latest News: James Pethick

"Overwhelming" response to study

30 January 2024
More than 350 participants have come forward to take part in a research study being led by a Black Country scientist.


Latest News: Charlotte Leo, Community Midwifery Matron meeting and David Johnston, Minister for Children, Families and Wellbeing

High praise from government minister

30 January 2024
Staff who provide a one stop shop in Wolverhampton that offers support and guidance to families have been praised for their “dedication” by a government minister.


Latest News: Sharon Dhadda with her award

Sharon honoured with regional award

30 January 2024
A “fantastic” senior Wolverhampton healthcare leader has been honoured with a regional award after transforming Radiology at New Cross Hospital.


Latest News: John and Paul in their respective Wolves and Albion shirts, getting excited for the big derby

John and Paul on opposite sides of derby divide

27 January 2024
Health and Safety staff John Frazer and Paul Delaney might be close colleagues at work but there are firmly in different camps for the Black Country derby.


Latest News: Nathan aged seven signing for Wolves academy at Molineux flanked by parents Brian and Tracy

Striker’s mum Tracy tipping Wolves in derby

27 January 2024
By day she looks after the IT systems at busy New Cross Hospital – but this weekend Wolves striker Nathan Fraser’s mum will be glued to a different screen.


Latest News: Amie in her Wolves away shirt and Lindsey in her Albion away jersey

Charity pair square up for Black Country derby

26 January 2024
Charity colleagues Amie Rogers and Lindsey Goodall are two of the friendliest faces you could wish to meet at The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust. But this weekend will see them locking horns as they cheer on opposing teams in the eagerly-awaited Black Country derby.


Latest News: Glen Whitehouse with one of the scanners

Cannock to have its own scanners in £15m centre

26 January 2024
Cannock is to have its own scanners for the first time when a new £15m development opens at the town’s Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) this spring.


Latest News: Rachel Lockley Practice Nurse

Do you fear your smear? Practice Nurse Rachel answers frequently asked questions

26 January 2024
Rachel Lockley has spent four years of her 10-year NHS career as a Practice Nurse, helping detect cervical cancer through the NHS cervical screening programme (also known as a smear test).


Latest News: SSDEC Celbrates First Birthday

Surgical unit celebrates first birthday

26 January 2024
A unit which helps patients gain quicker and easier access to treatment for surgical conditions is celebrating its first birthday.


Latest News: Cathryn Russell

Cathryn’s Cervical Cancer Story

26 January 2024
Diagnosed with cervical cancer at 26, Cathryn Russell’s world came tumbling down but she praises the NHS cervical screening programme, without which she believes she “wouldn’t be here today.”


Latest News: Stay protected against measles

Stay protected against measles

24 January 2024
With measles cases rising locally, Wolverhampton parents and carers are being urged to check their child’s vaccination status.


Latest News: Marilyn Holdaway

Determined nurse achieves dream job

19 January 2024
A determined healthcare worker has achieved her dream of qualifying as a Nurse and hopes her story will inspire other volunteers to apply for a job in the NHS.


Latest News: First and second year Radiography apprentices

Second intake of Radiography apprentices welcomed

16 January 2024
A second group of apprentices have been granted a “golden ticket” to help form the next generation of Radiographers in Wolverhampton and continue a major investment in the sector.


Latest News: Toyin with her Master’s certificate

Trailblazing Toyin in Master’s first

15 January 2024
A senior healthcare leader and mentor is celebrating after becoming Wolverhampton’s first international Nurse to pass a Master’s degree through its development programme.


Latest News: alome Edobor, Receptionist, Sonal Kumar, Receptionist, holding the trophy with Hayleigh Griffiths, Branch Manager at Warstones Surgery, and Dr Abdool Koodaruth, GP

PCN takes home Primary Care Impact Award

12 January 2024
Work with asylum seekers and care home residents has earned The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust’s Primary Care Network (PCN) a national award.


Latest News: Health Hub in the Mander Centre

Book for jabs and checks at the Health Hub

11 January 2024
People are invited to book appointments for their flu and COVID-19 vaccines and to have health checks at the Mander Centre Health Hub in Wolverhampton City Centre.


Latest News: Dr Harjinder Kainth, Consultant in Acute Internal Medicine and General Internal Medicine, and Laura Willis, Acting Group Head of Corporate Learning Services

National recognition for pioneering training programme

10 January 2024
An innovative training course for aspiring healthcare leaders in Wolverhampton has been received a prestigious award at the Houses of Parliament.


Latest News: Sylvia with colleagues at her retirement gathering

Alfie's a first in 2024

2 January 2024
New Year started off in the best way possible for Amy and Ryan Pope as little Alfie Ryan arrived into the world at 1.21am – the first baby born in 2024 at The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust.