To access the free TV, patients will need to register either as a “guest” or with their own details. All staff or patients have to do is pick up the telephone handset, once the pre-amble message starts press *29 and hang up, the bedside unit should then come on as […]

Women will be able to choose to give birth at Walsall’s Midwifery-Led Unit (MLU) from early next year as it was announced today that it would re-open on 6 January 2020. As well as re-opening for births the unit – which is the Black Country’s only freestanding MLU – will […]

The Mayor of Dudley rolled up his sleeves today to remind people how important it is to get their flu jab. The Mayor, Councillor David Stanley received his flu jab from pharmacist Karenveer Kallay at the Dudley branch of Boots the Chemist. With flu hitting many communities hard this winter, […]

Christmas has come early for young patients at Walsall Manor Hospital thanks to grateful couple Nick and Darren Robinson-Tomlin who brought in bags of toys to spread some festive cheer. They have gathered donations thanks to friends, family and neighbours, along with customers at the Sportsmans Rest pub in Kingstanding, […]

Mums-to-be are invited to have a look around the Maternity Unit at Walsall Manor Hospital thanks to weekend guided tours that start this Saturday. Midwives will be available from 11am on Saturday and Sunday mornings to take mums-to-be around the unit and show them the delivery rooms, facilities and birthing […]

Well Wishers charity patron Martin Gethin proved he couldn’t put a foot wrong when he completed a 52.4 mile challenge to buy items for the Baby Aid appeal to help borough mums who need extra support. Back in June this year Martin, former British Lightweight Champion and IBF Super Lightweight Champion, […]

Mums and families are being asked to note the following Christmas closures for our Infant Feeding Support Groups and Introduction to Solids workshops: Pinfold Health Centre – Tuesday 24 December 2019 Pelsall Village Centre – Monday 30 December 2019 Palfrey Surestart – Wednesday 1 January 2020 For breastfeeding support please  […]

With winter here, people are being urged to help stop the spread of norovirus – and know what they should do if they contract the winter vomiting bug. Norovirus causes diarrhoea, vomiting and flu like symptoms and is highly contagious. It has already affected a number of schools elsewhere in […]

Walsall Manor Hospital’s state-of-the-art Intensive Care Unit (ICU) has celebrated its first anniversary on (Sunday 1 December 2019). The ICU, constructed by Skanska, brought together Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust’s Intensive Therapy Unit (ITU) and the High Dependency Unit (HDU) creating an 18-bedded unit. This major development has allowed critical care […]

Over a thousand pupils have enjoyed a theatrical take on Wolverhampton’s unique Flu Fighters stories, which are encouraging more and more children to have their flu vaccination. Actors from Gazebo Theatre in Education have brought to life the Flu Fighters’ annual battle against the invading flu aliens Chilly, Achy and […]