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.
National award shortlist
26 July 2024
Staff working to improve patient safety at The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust (RWT) have been shortlisted for three prestigious awards.
Parents meal voucher scheme launch
26 July 2024
Meal vouchers will be available for parents of children staying overnight at New Cross Hospital in Wolverhampton thanks to a pilot programme funded by Sophie’s Legacy.
Decade of success in helping young people into the NHS
25 July 2024
More than 150 budding healthcare professionals have secured NHS employment thanks to a programme which is celebrating its 10-year anniversary at The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust (RWT).
New Medical Lead for R&D appointed
24 July 2024
An “ambitious and passionate” leader has been appointed to head up medical research at a Black Country hospital with the aim of it becoming a regional hub for clinical trials to reduce health inequalities.
Maria wins apprenticeship leadership award
24 July 2024
A mum of four with “exceptional dedication” for learning is thrilled to have won a university award for leadership after starting her Master’s degree apprenticeship in Wolverhampton in her 50s.
Fresh call on first anniversary of COVID-19 service
24 July 2024
People with suspected COVID-19 are being urged to test if they have symptoms of the virus and to come forward for treatment to keep them out of hospital as a Black Country service celebrates its first anniversary today.
Volunteering couple love making a difference
23 July 2024
A couple who have celebrated 40 years of marriage have now got volunteering in common too as both help out at The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust.
Free family events for World Breastfeeding Week
23 July 2024
Acute staff are being encouraged to refer patients with learning disabilities to the Virtual Ward. Virtual Ward staff have been working with Elaine Wharton, the Trust’s Learning Disability Nurse, to discuss using the Virtual Ward.
Drum roll please... RWT Charity website unveiled
22 July 2024
From fundraising ideas to inspirational stories and events across the country to get involved in – a new website has been launched for The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Charity. And there’s a prize on offer to the 1,000th visitor who signs up to the Charity’s newsletter
Memoir reflects on 40 years of nursing
22 July 2024
A heart-warming memoir written by a former Wolverhampton Nurse has been published to inspire others and highlight changes in the profession over the years.
Donated chairs help new parents
19 July 2024
Specialist chairs designed to help new parents feel more comfortable when feeding or caring for their new babies have been donated to Wolverhampton’s Neonatal Ward.
Twenty-seven up – focus on our Clinical Nurse Specialists
19 July 2024
They care for more than 3,000 sick children across Wolverhampton, help prevent hospital admissions and have recently increased their team to 27.
Football fan’s surprise visit from Wolves star
18 July 2024
A football fan who received life changing medicines made from plasma while he was being treated at New Cross Hospital has been surprised by his favourite Wolves player Hugo Bueno.
Trio win national fire safety awards
18 July 2024
A trio of Wolverhampton-based healthcare professionals who cover three Midlands NHS Trusts have gained national awards in fire safety.
Teacher gets top marks in fundraising
18 July 2024
A kind-hearted teacher has completed a fun run and raised money to put smiles on children’s faces while they’re being treated at New Cross Hospital.
Staff in Wolf Run to raise £2,500 for Children’s Ward
17 July 2024
Big-hearted hospital staff got down and dirty for a good cause and raised £2,500 for equipment for a new facility in Wolverhampton.
Shredder lorry saves thousands of pounds
17 July 2024
A lorry that shreds paper at three hospitals is saving the NHS more than £30,000 a year thanks to the efforts of a pioneering recycling champion.
Giving young patients a voice
16 July 2024
Young “inspectors” spent a busy day reviewing Paediatric services at New Cross Hospital – impressing healthcare staff with their observations and ideas.
Hospital garden gets makeover
16 July 2024
A hospital garden has been overhauled and brought back to life with new planters and colourful decorations thanks to the kindness of the local community.
Nikki brings personal insight to new role
16 July 2024
A Nurse whose young daughter died is now helping to care for very sick children in an “amazing” role new in Wolverhampton.
Ultrasound Team turns around waiting times
16 July 2024
Patients needing ultrasound scans in Wolverhampton no longer have to wait more than six weeks after an “incredible” turnaround.
Nephew’s £2,000 Ironman cancer fundraiser for ward
15 July 2024
A former footballing prodigy has raised £2,000 to support Wolverhampton cancer patients in their recovery by completing a gruelling endurance event.
Doctors’ rest area brightened up
15 July 2024
High school students have helped to brighten up a rest area for doctors at The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust. Year 9 students from Thomas Telford University Technical College were tasked with creating artwork to be displayed in the doctors’ mess.
Donation from dedicated supporter
12 July 2024
A dedicated supporter has raised another £4,000 to help Wolverhampton cancer patients have a more comfortable stay in hospital.
Stroke research study launch
12 July 2024
A self-management programme to help people cope with fatigue following a stroke is being developed with the help of Wolverhampton NHS staff and patients.
Porter Ali now a Doctor
12 July 2024
A New Cross Hospital Porter is set to start his new career as a Doctor – after being inspired following his diagnosis of Crohn’s Disease.
Aunt passes Nursing baton to niece after 46 years
11 July 2024
A proud aunt whose highly decorated worldwide healthcare career started in Wolverhampton is passing the Nursing baton to her niece.
Mental Health Team celebrates success
11 July 2024
A mental health team providing patient care across Walsall and Wolverhampton has been recognised for the “gold standard” service it provides.
Long Service Awards – 50 years
11 July 2024
Three NHS colleagues have been thanked and celebrated for their combined 150 years of dedication to their careers. Robert Heeley, Philippa Patel and Jayne Dunn have received a Long Service Award for clocking up 50 years of service each.
Staff honoured at Long Service Awards 2024
11 July 2024
Wolverhampton and Walsall NHS staff have been thanked and celebrated for their combined 12,405 years of dedication to their careers. This year’s first joint Long Service Awards took place at The Grand Station in Wolverhampton.
OneWolverhampton win prestigious award
10 July 2024
A community partnership has scooped a national award for its joint delivery of a winter plan that reduced hospital admissions and ensured people were able to return home at the safest, earliest opportunity.
Virtual Ward helps first heart failure patient
10 July 2024
A patient has become the first person with heart failure in Wolverhampton to avoid hospital admission by being treated by the city’s Virtual Ward.
Thousands raised for Stroke appeal
10 July 2024
A team of dedicated staff has cycled more than one thousand miles to raise money for specialist equipment to be used in New Cross Hospital’s Stroke Department.
RWT to run ground-breaking NHS cancer vaccine programme
9 July 2024
Cancer patients in Wolverhampton will be able to try out personalised ‘vaccines’ following the launch of a ground-breaking NHS trial “matchmaking” service to help find new life-saving treatments.
Football stadiums walk raises £4,000 for garden appeal
9 July 2024
West Midlands football fans – and ex-players – put their rivalries aside and their best feet forward to raise £4,000 to fund the revamp of a garden used by young Wolverhampton patients.
Radiology in £2.2m double kit boost
9 July 2024
Two new pieces of “top-end technology” totalling more than £2.2m will mean more Radiology patients in Wolverhampton can be seen quicker.
