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.
Dyslexic worker prepares for national stage
28 March 2025
A dyslexic NHS worker is set to challenge herself and inspire others by presenting at a national conference.
Friendly, supportive staff praised in Maternity department
27 March 2025
Inspectors have praised “friendly, supportive and helpful” teams for the safe and effective Maternity care they provide at Wolverhampton’s New Cross Hospital.
Open day success
20 March 2025
More than 50 healthcare staff attended an open event to learn more about high-tech immersive simulation training and educational tools.
Heart attack survivor shares his life-changing NHS experience
20 March 2025
A Wolverhampton man has shared his story of survival and recovery after suffering a major heart attack, praising the care he received.
Giving children and young people a healthcare voice
20 March 2025
Children and young people are being given an opportunity to shape healthcare services at The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust (RWT) by helping to set up a Youth Forum.
New toolkit will help give children healthy smiles
20 March 2025
The City of Wolverhampton Council and the NHS have teamed up to develop an online toolkit to help give every child the healthy smile they deserve.
Barber shop visits to get men talking about health
19 March 2025
Health officials have been visiting barber shops as part of a drive to get men talking about their health.
Cancer Care Coordinator Wins Wolverhampton Individual of the Year Award
17 March 2025
A Care Coordinator who supports patients throughout their cancer journey has won an award for her hard work and dedication.
Fundraising campaign for children’s centre
14 March 2025
A campaign to raise money for a children’s centre has kicked off with a day of activities, free books and fancy dress.
Wolverhampton sisters, working for same NHS Trust, raise awareness of kidney disease
13 March 2025
Three Wolverhampton sisters who are all living with the same genetic kidney disease are sharing their stories to mark World Kidney Day.
NHS Trust trials Artificial Intelligence during consultations
12 March 2025
A new Artificial Intelligence (AI) transcript tool is being piloted during clinical consultations at The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust (RWT).
Healthcare Science Week – AI reducing scan times
12 March 2025
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is helping to reduce scan waiting times for patients in Wolverhampton and South Staffordshire.
Additional reassurance for parents and carers
10 March 2025
Parents and carers of young patients being treated at Wolverhampton’s New Cross Hospital will be able to get an independent review if they feel any concerns they may have about their loved ones’ deteriorating condition are not being listened to.
National Ombudsman commends Trust on ‘impressive’ work
10 March 2025
The national Ombudsman for health has visited staff at The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust to see first-hand its good practice in complaints handling.
Safer sleep for Black Country babies
10 March 2025
Parents and carers across the Black Country are being given free thermometers to ensure the correct room temperature for their babies as part of the Safer Sleep Week campaign.
"Sisters, sisters, there were never such devoted sisters"
8 March 2025
Wolverhampton sisters Anne-Louse Stirling and Sarah Reid have committed their working lives to supporting local people who use healthcare services.
Celebrating internationally recruited NHS staff in Walsall and Wolverhampton
7 March 2025
Healthcare teams at two Black Country NHS Trusts are celebrating the valuable difference made by internationally recruited staff members as part of this Overseas NHS Workers Day (7 March 2025).
Neonatal loves its £38,000 new trolleys
7 March 2025
Neonatal staff in Wolverhampton have taken delivery of some flashy new wheels to accelerate care for poorly babies thanks to a £38,000 charity donation.
Houskeeper turned Nurse celebrates Careers Week 2025
6 March 2025
“The first time I’d gone on the ward in my ‘blues’ was a great feeling. I’d encourage all NHS staff to grab learning opportunities with both hands, as I’ve now achieved my dream of becoming a Nurse.”
Taking time to reflect
4 March 2025
Staff, patients and visitors will be able to remember those who have died, support people who are grieving, and connect with each other as the COVID-19 Day of Reflection is marked at two Black Country NHS Trusts.
Kelly’s eye on prostate cancer screening
3 March 2025
A Wolverhampton Nurse kicked off prostate cancer awareness month by calling for national screening live on radio today.
Martha’s Rule Call for Concern launch day
3 March 2025
Members of the Critical Care Outreach Team will be visiting wards at Wolverhampton’s New Cross Hospital to talk to patients, families and staff about an important new safety initiative that is being widely rolled out from today.
