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.
Specialist Midwife role to support pelvic health
28 March 2024
Care for Black Country mums with pelvic health issues that have developed during pregnancy or following the birth of their babies will be further boosted through a Specialist Midwife role that has been created.
Brave parents helping others by sharing heartbreaking experience
28 March 2024
Two bereaved parents, who attended a joint Walsall and Wolverhampton event, have vowed to help others by sharing their stories following the support they received after the loss of their babies.
Chief AHP's blog
28 March 2024
Staff who “hold the team together” were celebrated at the first local Support Worker Celebration Day led by AHPs.
Unit awarded highest level of accreditation
28 March 2024
A unit which cares for people with acute neurological conditions has been recognised for its exemplary patient care by being awarded the highest level of clinical accreditation at The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust (RWT).
Aimee completes double challenge for garden appeal
27 March 2024
A mum whose poorly daughter was treated in Wolverhampton’s Neonatal Unit went on the run twice to raise around £1,500 for a garden appeal to help young patients.
Sandra’s melon-sized tumour shock
27 March 2024
Wolverhampton patient Sandra Benton describes the staff at New Cross Hospital’s Gynaecology Department as “angels” for all the support and care they have given her following her ovarian cancer surgery.
Radiology staff enjoy virtual tour
22 March 2024
Radiology staff who will be working at a £15m facility as part of a Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) have had a sneak peek of their new home – via a virtual tour.
Interim Chief Executive appointed
22 March 2024
An interim Chief Executive with “a track record of improving patient care” has been appointed to take the reins at two Black Country NHS Trusts for the next six months.
Life after ovarian cancer surgery: Alison’s story
21 March 2024
A recovering ovarian cancer patient is sharing her story to raise awareness of the potential symptoms of the disease.
Mum’s £2,900 concert fundraiser after loss
21 March 2024
A mum who lost her baby daughter and nursed her son following his premature birth has helped raised nearly £3,000 for Wolverhampton’s Neonatal Unit where both were cared for.
Black Country Maternity Teams first to roll out improvement platform regionally
20 March 2024
Maternity teams across the Black Country are the first to jointly roll out a region-wide digital platform to engage with frontline staff and use their feedback to improve patient experience.
Cannock’s CDC scans its first patients
19 March 2024
History was made today as the first patients were scanned in the new £15m Radiology facility at Cannock’s Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) – and the proud verdict was: "It’s beautiful".
Lego car win leads to £2,000 fundraiser for garden appeal
19 March 2024
A raffle win of a Lego car has driven a £2,000 donation to help leukaemia patients in Wolverhampton.
Trust shortlisted for national digital award
19 March 2024
A new, innovative model of working has been shortlisted for a national award for its contribution to improving patients’ experience and creating a tech-savvy workforce.
Aimee’s on the run at the double for garden appeal
15 March 2024
A mum whose poorly daughter was treated in Wolverhampton’s Neonatal Unit is going on the run to raise money for a garden appeal to help young patients.
Prestigious award given by NHS England
15 March 2024
Two inspiring Healthcare Support Workers (HSWs) have won prestigious awards for their commitment to providing high-quality care to Wolverhampton patients.
Take on Teal Tuesday for ovarian cancer
14 March 2024
A fundraising campaign has been launched to create a quiet room for patients who have been diagnosed with ovarian, cervical or womb cancer.
Working together to keep Black Country babies safe and well
13 March 2024
Free training has been made available for people working and/or living in the Black Country to support the national Safer Sleep campaign run by the Lullaby Trust.
Jess sews seeds of comfort for patients
13 March 2024
An award-winning volunteer at New Cross Hospital is using her creative flair to make life more comfortable for patients living with dementia – hopefully leading to a career in healthcare.
Gold award for innovative team
13 March 2024
A Wolverhampton team that set up a breast dressings clinic to better support cancer patients following surgery has beaten international contenders to win a gold award in a contest dubbed “The Olympics of Wound Care.”
Enhancing support for bereaved parents
12 March 2024
Bereaved parents and their families who have used Maternity and Neonatal Services across Walsall and Wolverhampton are invited to attend an engagement session to share their experiences.
"Listen to your body": Pavitter’s ovarian cancer story
12 March 2024
A Macmillan support worker is urging people to “listen to their bodies” if something doesn’t feel right following her own diagnosis of ovarian cancer.
New breastfeeding support groups start
11 March 2024
Additional breastfeeding support groups are being launched for mums in Wolverhampton this month. The support groups are increasing from three days a week to five days.
Time for dedicated podiatrist to put his feet up
11 March 2024
A Wolverhampton podiatrist is finally putting his feet up to enjoy retirement following a career spanning more than 40 years in the NHS.
Natasha will keep on running – for mum
8 March 2024
A cancer patient’s daughter has embarked on a £5,000 fundraiser for Macmillan which has quickly topped thousands of pounds.
Caroline’s ovarian cancer shock
8 March 2024
A grandmother who woke up with a swollen stomach was shocked to be given a diagnosis of ovarian cancer and is sharing her story to urge others to seek medical advice if they notice any change in their bodies.
Baby feeding trial recruits more than any other UK site
7 March 2024
More than 400 first-time mums in Wolverhampton have volunteered for a study into whether extra support helps families feed their babies more confidently - the highest number of participants across all of the sites taking part.
Magical murals created for young patients
7 March 2024
Children attending New Cross Hospital are now greeted by an “amazing” magical underwater sea world plus a display of unicorns and dinosaurs thanks to a £15,000 transformation which has become a TikTok sensation.
Spring date set for solar farm
6 March 2024
A solar farm which will power Wolverhampton’s New Cross Hospital for three quarters of the year is set to be up and running this spring.
London Landmarks Half Marathon in their sights
5 March 2024
Five determined Wolverhampton NHS colleagues are taking on a half marathon to raise money to improve patients’ experience.
Inspiring colleagues celebrated at annual staff awards
5 March 2024
Dedicated, compassionate and inspiring teams and individuals were formally recognised for their hard work at this year’s Royal Awards.
Wolverhampton’s healthcare history shaped by local voices
4 March 2024
Residents were taken back to 1849 during a highly anticipated spoken word performance through the Care, Create, Conserve project, led by The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust’s (RWT) Charity - Arts and Heritage Group.
Young patients’ luxury ride to theatre
1 March 2024
Children undergoing surgery in Wolverhampton will be able to ‘drive’ themselves to the operating theatres in a Tesla electric car.
Boosting Perinatal Pelvic Health in the Black Country
1 March 2024
An innovative leader to champion and advance pelvic health care throughout the Black Country’s Maternity Services is being sought.
