News

January 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.

It’s OK to Ask campaign launch

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.


Kerry Flint and Alan Duffell with the lanyards and badges

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.


Minimally Invasive Direct Coronary Artery Bypass (MIDCAB) Team

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.


Dr Ali Aries

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.


World Cancer Day 4 Februrary United by Unique

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.


Cervical Cancer promotional graphic

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.


New Cross Hospital Emergency Department

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).


Carolyn Musgrave at health promotion event

Nurse given prestigious title

17 January 2025
A Wolverhampton Nurse has been awarded a prestigious title for her unwavering commitment to patient care.


Alice Reynolds on the left and Right is son Chris

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.


Hayley and Teri on their wedding day, holding Ralph

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.


Tervinder with a t-shirt presented to him and his gifts

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.


First New Year baby born at New Cross Hospital with midwife, Amira Purcell

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.