News

February 2025

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.

World Breastfeeding in Public Day

RWT supports World Breastfeeding in Public Day

21 February 2025
Supportive staff at The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust (RWT) are highlighting World Breastfeeding in Public Day, which takes place annually on 22 February.


Nurse Education Team at RWT

Pride at national awards shortlist

20 February 2025
Two “dedicated and passionate” Black Country teams which develop thousands of healthcare staff have been shortlisted for a prestigious national award.


Marthas Rule stand at RWT

Hospital rollout for patient safety initiative

20 February 2025
Patients, families, carers and advocates are being made aware of a new patient safety initiative set to be widely rolled out at Wolverhampton’s New Cross Hospital next month (March).


RWT’s Neonatal SLT Team – Alex and Rachel

Speech and Language Therapy helping premature babies

18 February 2025
More than 660 premature babies have been supported by Speech and Language Therapists (SLTs) in Wolverhampton, enabling them to go home earlier.


RWT Joint School

Joint School hailed a success

17 February 2025
A support programme designed to help patients feel less anxious and more prepared for hip and knee replacement surgery has helped improve their recovery and reduced their length of stay in hospital.


Andy Roberts with his award

Award-winning apprentice

14 February 2025
An inspiring NHS apprentice has been recognised for his hard work and dedication after overcoming significant challenges.


Alexandra Hatfield presenting her artwork

Artwork creates focus for patients

11 February 2025
An artist who worked on a project with Gynaecology staff at Wolverhampton’s New Cross Hospital following her personal cancer experience has handed over two paintings to be displayed in the department.


I Test. HIV Testing Week.

HIV Testing Week urges people to get tested regularly

10 February 2025
People are being reminded of the importance of regular testing as National HIV Testing Week gets underway.


Four members of the IG Team, from left: Yusha Kazi, Nicolle Bunt, Amie Dawson and Joanne Jackson

Team nominated for national award

10 February 2025
An award-winning team in Wolverhampton has been nominated for a national honour to recognise its efficiency.


Mr Ejaz Mughal, Consultant Trauma, Sports Knee and Orthopaedic Surgeon

Knee cartilage damage study

5 February 2025
People with knee cartilage damage are being sought by a Consultant who is leading a research study to try to improve patient care.


Bone Density Scan Team

Reduction in waiting times

4 February 2025
Patients who need bone density scans are now waiting less than three weeks for their appointment thanks to the hard work of a dedicated team at Wolverhampton’s New Cross Hospital.


Vicki Hartman Jacqui Burns

Kerry Hails Amazing Support Team

3 February 2025
A woman who spent 76 days in intensive care paralysed with a rare condition has hailed an “amazing” support group for patients recovering from serious illness.