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.
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It’s OK to Ask campaign launch
31 January 2025
A new campaign aimed at empowering patients to ask questions about their treatment has been launched today (31 January) at The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust.
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Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network launch
30 January 2025
A network which supports people with hidden disabilities has been launched at a Black Country Trust. The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust (RWT) has become the latest member of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network.
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New innovative bypass surgery at RWT
29 January 2025
Wolverhampton has become one of the only hospitals in the country to perform less invasive heart bypass surgery, and is aiming to offer this service as regular service to patients.
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Ali to co-chair global project
27 January 2025
A physiotherapist in Wolverhampton passionate about research is going global after being invited to co-lead a project to develop stroke recovery and rehabilitation for patients worldwide.
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City marks World Cancer Day with information events
22 January 2025
People are invited to come along and find out about cancer services at a special pop-up café being held to mark World Cancer Day next month.
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Screening clinic deemed a success
22 January 2025
Just under 100 women have been checked for cervical cancer at a new screening clinic set up for Wolverhampton NHS staff.
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Trust supports £7m bid for centre
20 January 2025
A £7m bid to establish an “exciting” research centre to expand access to clinical trials and deliver world-class, life-changing treatments has been proudly part driven by The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust (RWT).
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Nurse given prestigious title
17 January 2025
A Wolverhampton Nurse has been awarded a prestigious title for her unwavering commitment to patient care.
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Mum urges pregnant women to get vaccinated after own experience
17 January 2025
A Wolverhampton mum whose baby was seriously ill after contracting a common winter virus has urged other soon-to-be mothers to get vaccinated.
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Proud Parents delighted with group
15 January 2025
LGBTQ+ parents and their children can now enjoy their own stay and play group in Wolverhampton – believed to be the Black Country’s first.
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Ta-ra Tervinder
7 January 2025
A “perfectionist” scientist behind the radiation treatment of thousands of cancer patients is hanging up his gown after four decades’ service in Wolverhampton.
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New Year joy for parents
1 January 2025
“What a wonderful start to the year.” Humaire Barveen gave birth to the first baby of 2025 at New Cross Hospital in Wolverhampton today.