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.
A right Royal occasion for Charlotte
24 May 2024
“I am very fortunate in that I love my job, so to have the recognition of representing my profession at something so prestigious as a Royal garden party was wonderful.”
How to access NHS services over the May bank holiday
24 May 2024
Ahead of the spring bank holiday (Monday 27 May), people in the Black Country are being reminded how to access NHS health services.
Service offers comfort
24 May 2024
A service to remember lost loved ones has been held to give Black Country families and friends an opportunity to come together and grieve.
Amputee Jude signs up for marathon charity walk
22 May 2024
An amputee and former patient at New Cross Hospital is to complete a marathon walk as West Midlands football fans unite to raise money for a Children’s Ward garden.
Sun Awareness Week
22 May 2024
With summer just around the corner, a nursing team from Cannock has been shining the spotlight on an important annual health campaign.
Exceptional Paediatric Virtual Ward supports its 1,000th patient
21 May 2024
Wolverhampton’s Paediatric Virtual Ward has celebrated its 1,000th referral – and is focused on continuing the “exceptional” care it provides.
People invited to join SECURE trial
20 May 2024
Researchers are hoping to attract 20 more people to take part in a clinical study in Wolverhampton which aims to improve knowledge of why a rare condition can lead to cancer.
New support group launch
20 May 2024
A new support group for families and friends affected by cancer is being launched in Wolverhampton this week. The group, which is open to everyone, will take place on the fourth Wednesday of every month.
Royal invite for Charlotte
17 May 2024
A Wolverhampton healthcare star will meet royalty next week after being invited to a prestigious event at Buckingham Palace for her work in a specialised field close to the Royal Family’s heart.
Pedal power for new charity campaign
16 May 2024
A team of dedicated staff has embarked on a cycling challenge spanning 1,170 miles to raise money for specialist equipment to be used in New Cross Hospital’s Stroke Department.
Order repeat prescriptions ahead of spring bank holiday
16 May 2024
People in the Black Country are being reminded to order any repeat prescriptions they may need ahead of the spring bank holiday (Monday 27 May).
Mary proud to start network
15 May 2024
An ambitious Black Country healthcare professional is setting up a network to support internationally-recruited Prosthetists and Orthotists (P&Os) entering the UK workforce
Bereaved couple's special cot donation
13 May 2024
A bereaved couple have donated a specialised cot that allows parents to spend time with their stillborn babies to New Cross Hospital’s Neonatal Unit.
High flyer becomes Nurse following cancer treatment
12 May 2024
A high-flying businesswoman was so inspired by her life-saving cancer treatment in Wolverhampton that she has re-trained as a Nurse.
Dying Matters Awareness Week roadshow
10 May 2024
Staff and patients in Wolverhampton were encouraged to open up about death, dying and grief, as part of an awareness roadshow which took place at New Cross Hospital.
"Encouraging" results prompt larger scale study for cancer patients with anaemia
10 May 2024
A study to look at potential treatment for advanced cancer patients with anaemia and fatigue has shown such encouraging results that researchers now want to run it again on a larger scale.
Views requested on Urology services provision
10 May 2024
People have three weeks to have their say on plans to standardise Urology cancer services across the Black Country and improve patients’ experience.
Morale boost for patients thanks to generous firm
9 May 2024
Patients having their cancer treatment at New Cross Hospital will receive a morale boost thanks to the support of a generous firm - prompted by a staff member’s “fantastic” care.
Choir on song for semi-finals
9 May 2024
Singers from a Wolverhampton choir hit the right notes to reach the semi-finals of a regional competition for the second time in a row.
Daughter follows mum into Midwifery
8 May 2024
It’s a case of like mother like daughter for a Cannock woman who has followed her mum into a Midwifery career. Sinead Hall and her mum Vanessa Hall both work in the Maternity Department at New Cross Hospital.
Research critical to care – Philippa
5 May 2024
Research is Philippa Rafferty’s passion and she believes it is “critical” to shaping healthcare in the NHS. Philippa has been involved in research for two years and has already seen the value of its importance.
Mums and babies at the forefront – Julie
5 May 2024
Improving care for mothers and babies is at the forefront of how Julie Icke wants to promote International Day of the Midwife. The Research Midwife has been involved in research for 14 years.
Ellmina wants your help
5 May 2024
A Research Midwife is urging the public to join clinical studies to help improve future treatment. Ellmina McKenzie, who works for The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, has been part of research for almost three years.
Sharpening our Maternity and Neonatal research focus
3 May 2024
A research champion is working to maximise opportunities for staff and patients across the Black Country’s Maternity and Neonatal Services to be part of potentially life-changing trials and studies.
Accessing NHS services over the May bank holiday
3 May 2024
People in the Black Country are being reminded how to access NHS services over the early May bank holiday weekend.
Life changing programme for patients
3 May 2024
A specialist cardiac rehabilitation programme has proved life changing for two grateful Wolverhampton patients who want to sing its praises.
New lease of life for healthcare memorabilia as arts and heritage exhibition opens
2 May 2024
A unique display of medical artefacts is now on display in Wolverhampton’s first Healthcare Heritage Centre.
