The Sugar Smart Sandwell campaign was launched today with the aim of helping people reduce the amount of sugar in their diet. Based on the national Change4Life Sugar Swaps campaign, Sugar Smart Sandwell is inviting local companies and organisations to get involved in promoting healthier food choices. This may involve […]
Health
Positive impact of organ donation
Organ Donation Week is over for another year but our Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Sister Laura Smith reminds us why we must keep talking about our loved ones’ wishes. She has had first-hand experience of knowing how a family feels awaiting a transplant for a loved one. “My uncle was […]
City marks World Suicide Prevention Day
The efforts of individuals and organisations in Wolverhampton to aim to prevent suicide will be highlighted on World Suicide Prevention Day. Wolverhampton’s Suicide Prevention Stakeholder Forum held a special event to showcase the good work taking place to raise awareness of suicide prevention and the importance of good mental health […]
Changes to Sexual Health Services in Walsall
All sexual health services in Walsall will be centralised at one site from Monday 2 September 2019. Walsall Integrated Sexual Health Services (WiSH) will be concentrated at the Walsall Sexual Health Clinic on Pleck Road and will no longer operate from the Navigation Street clinic after Friday 30 August 2019 […]
Reassuring families and raising awareness of organ donation
Throughout Natalie Myatt’s nursing career she has always had a strong interest in organ donation. “I did my nurse training at Wolverhampton University, qualifying in 2009, where I started working in Walsall before moving to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham,” she explained. “Through that time I worked in the […]
Babies Memorial Service
The annual Babies Memorial Service was held at 3pm this Sunday 1 September 2019 at St Andrew’s Church, Birchills Street, Walsall. During the service we remembered by name babies who have died and those present were invited to light a candle in their memory. The service is organised by Walsall […]
#ChooseTheRightPath – free event for Walsall young people
A showcase of opportunities available for young people – with the chance to win one of three TVs – is being staged in Walsall next month. The #ChooseTheRightPath event has been organised thanks to a partnership between Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust and the James Brindley Foundation. The foundation was formed […]
Sam’s NHS dream came true
Theatre Support Worker Sam Smith wanted a career in the NHS after seeing the care that his little sister received at Walsall Manor Hospital a couple of years ago and, despite some difficulties, he was determined to get what he wanted. Sam’s determination has paid off as he is now […]
#WalsallandProud of our maternity services
Mums-to-be are being reminded of all the maternity services being offered in Walsall as staff celebrate an improved CQC rating of “Good.” Pregnant women registered with all GP practices, regardless of address, are now able to give birth at Walsall Manor Hospital if they choose. Walsall Maternity Services are also […]
Parents of school starters urged to check immunisation records
Hundreds of children in Wolverhampton may not yet be fully immunised against Measles, Mumps and Rubella. As children prepare to start at primary and infant schools for the first time next month, Public Health England has warned that thousands of children in the West Midlands are not fully up to […]