News

November 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.

Volunteers Sharron Wise and Helen Steatham with some of the historical healthcare items

Care, Create, Conserve at history fair

20 November 2024
History buffs with an interest in healthcare can take a trip down memory lane at a fair in Wolverhampton this weekend – with a collection of clinical items available to handle.


The King's Award for Voluntary Service

King’s Award honour for Wolverhampton service

14 November 2024
Selfless volunteers who support The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust in its hospitals and community are “absolutely thrilled” after receiving The King’s Award for Voluntary Service.


Doreen Black with here award

Nursing leader receives award for dedication

13 November 2024
A nursing leader has received an award for her dedication and commitment to the NHS and has vowed to continue to inspire others.


Manuela Mundy

"Never give up on your dreams"

12 November 2024
“Never give up on your dreams.” These are the words of Manuela Mundy, proud to be the first to take up an apprenticeship in Orthotics at Wolverhampton’s New Cross Hospital.


Woman feeling sick

Working together to keep bugs at bay

12 November 2024
People suffering from sickness and diarrhoea are being asked to make sure they avoid seeing family or friends in hospital, and reschedule their own medical appointments, to avoid spreading infections to others.


Family visiting grandmother in hospital

Visiting times extended at two hospitals

7 November 2024
Extended visiting hours are being introduced at two Black Country hospitals from next week – following feedback from families, friends and carers who said they would welcome this opportunity.


Nikko Phodaca and Daniel-Aboyeji with the piano

Piano players prove the best medicine

6 November 2024
Piano-playing Nurses are hitting the right notes for staff and patients alike at Wolverhampton’s Heart and Lung Centre.


Heart Support Group

Heart support group relaunches

5 November 2024
A support group in Wolverhampton for people with heart problems has re-launched with face to face sessions. Cardiac Rehabilitation education meetings hadn’t been delivered face-to-face for four years due to the COVID-19 pandemic.


Dr Nicky Eddison with typical orthotic fitting and gold medal

Dr Eddison honoured to strike gold

5 November 2024
A world-renowned Black Country healthcare leader has struck gold by winning a special national award in a first ‘honours’ list for her profession.


Martha’s Rule Call for Concern pilot scheme

Martha’s Rule Call for Concern pilot scheme

1 November 2024
A new patient safety initiative, developed following the death of teenager Martha Mills, is being piloted at Wolverhampton’s New Cross Hospital next week for step down patients who are discharged from the Integrated Critical Care Unit.