Heading restrictions for all age groups under 18 were also announced with a graduated use between 12 and 16. The guidance, which will not yet apply in Wales, will affect training only. It follows Glasgow University research that showed former footballers were three-and-a-half times more likely to die from brain disease. […]
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Stock markets tumble amid coronavirus fears
The UK’s FTSE 100 share index fell more than 3%, while in Italy, which has seen Europe’s worst outbreak of the virus, Milan’s stock market plunged 4.5%. Shares in airlines and travel firms have seen some of the biggest falls. In contrast, the price of gold hit its highest level […]
City given Dementia Friendly Community status for third year
Wolverhampton has once more been recognised as a dementia friendly city – demonstrating that organisations are working together to make people living with the condition feel better understood, respected and supported. The Alzheimer’s Society granted Wolverhampton Dementia Friendly Community Status for the third year running after recognising the work taking […]
Partnership work helps patients
A Well Wishers charity partnership with Enoch Evans LLP Solicitors for Make Your Will Fortnight has netted more than £1200. The cash generated through last November’s fundraiser will be used to transform a room on Ward 1 into a more homely environment, with a bed settee, tub chairs, coffee table […]
Picture this. Young patients celebrate International Year of the Nurse and Midwife
Talented young patients at Walsall Manor Hospital are doing their bit to celebrate International Year of the Nurse and Midwife. The Children’s Ward at Walsall Manor Hospital is a sea of colour with lots of pieces of art on display. Many young patients have been creating pictures to decorate the […]
Getting things right for children and young people’s mental health
“It was great to work alongside educational psychologists, psychiatrists, teachers and Public Health consultants who all shared a passion for improving services for children and young people’s mental health.” Walsall Healthcare’s professional lead for School Nursing Sallyann Sutton has been playing a key role in shaping mental health support for […]
Coronavirus Update
The NHS and Public Health England (PHE) are extremely well prepared for outbreaks of new infectious diseases. The NHS has put in place measures to ensure the safety of all patients and NHS staff while also ensuring services are available to the public as normal. The risk to the general […]
Mental health award for Cradley Heath woman
A Sandwell mental health champion has picked up a regional award. Samantha Chatwin, aged 31 and from Cradley Heath, has been awarded the West Midlands Thrive Black Country Individual Mental Health Star award. The Thrive Awards celebrate unsung heroes in mental health who make a difference to the lives of […]
Ladies Strike a Pose for Fundraising Calendar
A frequent supporter of The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust Charity has raised almost £2,000 for the Trust’s specialist cancer centre. Cheryl Finch, from Willenhall, decided to create calendars in memory of her friends who worked at the Trust; Michelle Matthews and Julie McCarron. The calendars feature some of her female […]
New wellbeing services for Dudley carers
Dudley Council has launched a range of wellbeing services and therapies to help support people caring for a family member or friend. The team behind Dudley Carers Hub, which launched in June 2018, will now also be working in partnership with Crossroads Caring for Carers (Sandwell) to provide even more […]