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Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust provides a range of acute services at Walsall Manor Hospital and provides community services to Walsall and its surrounding areas.
Walsall, West Midlands
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Terminally ill Melvin was able to tie the knot with his partner Lisa in a beautifully decorated side room on Ward 17 of our hospital today
Chaplain Anthony married the pair after permission from the Archbishop of Canterbury’s Westminster offices.
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Jonathan Wint was in the Manor Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit for 28 days – many of those on a ventilator – but today he became Walsall Healthcare’s first tracheotomy patient to go home.
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Our Support Services staff - joined by others - held a minute's silence today for our much-loved Staff Nurse Areema Nasreen who died last Friday.
Two of Areema's cousins are valued members of our support services team and they & Areema's family are in our thoughts.
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Colleagues on our Acute Medical Unit held a minute's silence earlier today in memory of Staff Nurse Areema Nasreen.
#WalsallandProud
to have worked with someone so very special. Keeping her family, friends and colleagues in our thoughts.
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Today our Medical Director, Dr Matthew Lewis, celebrates in his blog the life of a wonderful doctor.
@mjvlewis
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We have been overwhelmed with kind messages for the loss of Areema and have created an on-line book of condolence
. All comments will be sent to her family in due course & we ask that you respect their privacy during this time. Thank you
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Just a week ago Richard, 22, was in intensive care – today he’s going home.
While he was in ICU staff turned the keen
@WFCOfficial
fan's bed to the window so his wife Amelia was able to stand outside & see him.
#WalsallandProud
Read more
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We're
#WalsallandProud
to be honouring the memory of our much-loved colleague Areema by setting up a special Scholarship in her name to help someone else achieve their healthcare career dream.
How to apply here
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@piersmorgan
It is not categorically known where our colleague contracted the virus so this is inaccurate. Please be mindful of the concern that speculation causes Areema’s friends, family and staff - Chief Exec
@NHSBeeky
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ICU Senior Sister Ly was accompanied by a round of applause, smiles and the odd tear today when she became the first member of staff to have her Covid-19 vaccination at Walsall Manor Hospital
#WalsallandProud
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13 days ago, we didn’t know we were going to be a Hospital Hub. Today, we've been busy safely vaccinating patients & staff. There's been an incredible amount of hard work to make today possible – thank you to staff who worked around the clock to make this happen
#WalsallandProud
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Our community stroke team has been commended for its work by the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh on a recent visit to the region.
Their Royal Highnesses met the Community Stroke Team during a visit to the Rising Brook Community Church in Stafford last month.
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Casualty TV stars got the chance to meet real-life medics today when they attended the eagerly-awaited official opening of Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust’s £40m Urgent and Emergency Care Centre.
Read more here -
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We have fantastic news!
Yesterday marked another huge day in the recovery of Covid survivor Ellie – she was able to hold and cuddle her baby son Leo for the first time and is now out of critical care and on a ward at Walsall Manor Hospital
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A tribute for our much loved Staff Nurse Areema Nasreen from her AMU work family 💙
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“When I went into ICU the staff looked me in the eyes and told me just how ill I was; but I felt safe, I knew I was in capable hands and I knew they would do their absolute best for me – and they did,” explains COVID-19 survivor Patricia now at home
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We’re
#WalsallandProud
to have come out of special measures today!
Our latest CQC report is due shortly at - Read more about our achievements here:
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#Walsallandproud
Our Respiratory Team worked with colleagues across the trust so that a new Non Invasive Ventilation Unit for Covid-19 patients could open at Walsall Manor Hospital today to ease the pressure in our Critical Care Unit.
Read all about it
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If you come to hospital for appointments we’re asking you not to wear gloves.
We know you're concerned about COVID-19 but the best way to reduce the spread is to wash hands well for 20 secs using soap & water or hand sanitiser.
Gloves can actually increase the spread of germs.
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Heartfelt thanks all all the fantastic staff at Walsall Healthcare NHS both at the Manor Hospital and in the community, for braving the weather to take care of our patients
#WalsallandProud
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It's a massive Walsall thank you to everyone who has supported us during the Covid-19 Pandemic and beyond!
#WalsallandProud
#HappyBirthdayNHS
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Terminally ill Maureen Goring, Support Services Assistant, tied the knot with long-term sweetheart Steve Clarke today at an emotional ceremony at Walsall Manor Hospital today.
Colleagues and family gathered for the hastily-arranged service. Read more:
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Patient confidentiality is of the utmost importance especially at the times of immense pressure that we are currently experiencing.
But we once again have to deny UNTRUE messages that Areema Nasreen on our ICU has died. Please stop causing unnecessary additional distress.
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Welcome to the weekend - Vaccination-style! As you can see, colleagues have been flocking to our Hospital Hub at Walsall Manor for their Covid-19 vaccines.
Huge thank you to everyone involved, keep up the fantastic work.
#WalsallandProud
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Our staff will be paying their respects to much-loved Roberto (Rob) Villanueva as his funeral cortege passes by the Manor Hospital and near ICU today at around 12.30pm-12.40pm. RIP Rob and thank you 💙
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Delighted that the last validated report showed that the Trust had vaccinated 90% of colleagues against flu - the best in the region - what a fantastic result ! Well done to our staff !
#WalsallandProud
@NHSBeeky
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Congratulations to Joanna and Miloslav whose daughter Amelia was the first baby to be born at our Midwifery-Led Unit this morning – the first day it re-opened for births!
Little Amelia arrived at 10am after a water birth,and is their third child.
#RealMidwivesofWalsall
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A huge round of applause and plenty of smiles filled Walsall Manor Hospital’s Critical Care Unit yesterday when its longest stay Covid patient was finally able to be moved on to a ward to continue his recovery.
Read the full story here:
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It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Judith Nembhard who died on Tuesday evening
Judith was an extremely valued member of the organisation & had worked in the trust for nearly 7 years
Our thoughts are with her family and colleagues at this sad time
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Aren’t they just fab? Our very wonderful Trust’s Got Talent winners Sister Act warming up the audience for Doreen to switch on our Christmas lights soon !!
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We've set up a COVID-19 Family Liaison Team at Walsall Manor Hospital to help support relatives and carers concerned about their loved ones.
Read more here, including how to get in touch
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Wooden Memory Hearts are being given to patients receiving end of life care at Walsall Manor Hospital during their final hours as a token of reassurance for their families and carers that they were not alone when they died.
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Today our Trust has been announced as the first site in the Black Country and West B’ham to start administering the COVID-19 vaccination. We expect to begin vaccine administration within the next week. Read more ➡️
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Huge thank you to Nando's Walsall for popping by Walsall Manor Hospital last night with food for the staff who are making us so
#WalsallandProud
#COVID19
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Thank you to everyone who laid a stone to represent remembrance, reflection or positivity today at our special event.
@NHSBeeky
and
@AnnMarieRiley10
laid the first stones and spoke about the dear colleagues we have lost as well as hope for the future.
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Project engineer Warren contracted COVID-19 and was treated on Walsall Manor Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit - now he's back home and urging people to stick to the lockdown and social distancing rules.
He's looking forward to life getting back to normal
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Richard Beeken has been appointed chief executive of Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust. Currently at UHNM, he will join Walsall on 1 March replacing Richard Kirby who is moving to Birmingham Community Healthcare at the end of February after 6 years with Walsall Healthcare.
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Just some of the colleagues who have made today possible - but watch this space for more as we'll be doing it all over again tomorrow!
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Patient confidentially is of the upmost importance . Unfortunately, rumours are circulating on social media that nurse Areema Nasreen, currently on ICU has passed away. This is speculative and untrue and is understandably causing distress to both Areema’s family & colleagues.
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We’ve welcomed our colleagues from
@RWT_NHS
@OFFICIALWMAS
and
@BlackCountryNHS
to Walsall Manor Hospital today to have their Covid-19 vaccinations.
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Since Friday we have treated and discharged a further 74 patients who had COVID 19 symptoms, bringing our total now to 457 - we are
#WalsallandProud
Remember
#StayatHome
#ProtecttheNHS
#Savelives
@AnnMarieRiley10
@ned_hobbs
@NHSBeeky
@doumsday3
@WHcareDirStrat
@mjvlewis
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“Thanks to the fantastic staff here who have saved my life. They have been amazing, truly amazing.”
COVID-19 survivor Jonathan was in ICU on a ventilator, now he’s making plans to go home.
#NHSheroes
#WalsallandProud
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Happy Mother's Day to all
@WalsallHcareNHS
staff who are working today to keep our patients safe and well and supporting each other in challenging times. Special mention too for all the "behind the scenes" staff such as our support services assistants. THANK YOU
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Staff who have been working through the pandemic for almost a year lay bare the toll that this is taking on them to
@emilymorganitv
in
@itvnews
tonight at 6.30pm.
#WalsallandProud
of all of them. Thank you for all you do
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We're
#WalsallandProud
of Estates colleagues, IT, staff from support services & clinical areas, porters, switchboard & Skanska who all pitched in help after last night's flooding
Thanks too
@WestMidsFire
for invaluable help
Read more
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Our much-loved Outpatients Matron Joan Dyer retired yesterday after 19 years with our Trust and feeling full of pride for her work in establishing and Chairing its BAME Shared Decision-Making Council
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We're so proud of all the rehabilitation work we're doing with Covid-19 survivors as featured on tonight's ITV News.
Here's just some of our ICU team - read more about this invaluable support here
And if you missed it see News At Ten!
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Thank you to Steven Chall for his kind donation of this bright and beautiful piece of artwork, recognising all
#NHSheroes
. It can be seen in the hospital near to Costa Coffee and some of our Executive Team went to see it earlier today, breaking out into an early “Clap for Carers”
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We're
#WalsallandProud
to announce our multi-million pound Urgent and Emergency Care Centre (UECC) will receive its first patients next month 👏
Read more here
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We knew we'd get you!!
Here’s something to lift your spirits:
@WalsallHcareNHS
choir singing
@coldplay
Fix You.
#tears
from me.
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We are honouring all workers who have paid the highest price and have died from
#COVID
-19. May your loved ones know the levels of gratitude we feel for everything you have done.
#NeverForgotten
#IWMD20
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Tonight’s the night! 🎉 Our Emergency Department is moving into its long-awaited new home
#UECCLive
#WalsallandProud
💙
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Patients on Ward 2 at Walsall Manor Hospital were able to toast the 75th anniversary of VE Day today, which marked the end of fighting in Europe, after staff organised a party.
They enjoyed a shandy or a VE Day cocktail. But the real treat was a visit from Winston Churchill!
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The winner of our Team of the Year Award is our Patient Relations and Experience Team. Congratulations!
#WalsallandProud
#ExcellenceAwards24
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From Spiderman to a friendly unicorn – young patients on our Children’s Ward and Paediatric Assessment Unit are sure of a warm welcome thanks to child-friendly visors that have been developed
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All the best to your father as he continues his recovery. Thank you for your kind words about our staff - we're
#WalsallandProud
of them.
My 84 yr old Dad & original hero Ranjit Singh Kalra has been in Walsall Manor for a week having tested positive. After a tough battle he is being discharged today. Thank you SO much to the doctors & nurses Katie, Toni, Nana, Pria & Michael in Covid Ward 2. 🙏🏽❤️
@WalsallHcareNHS
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Staff on our Neonatal Unit,
@WardManor
@Ward09M
and Intensive Care Unit say thank you for the headbands, face mask extenders, face packs, hand cream, face cream and uniform bags you have donated!
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You will see an increased police and PCSO presence around Walsall Manor Hospital over the coming days.
Please don't be alarmed - this is for our protection and peace of mind during this challenging time.
Thank you police colleagues for your support.
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Two of our senior nurses have been recognised in a commemorative e-book that marks the Year of the Nurse and the Midwife
Joan & Angela were recognised for setting up a shared decision making council for all Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic colleagues
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Due to have your second dose of Covid-19 vaccine next week? Please attend your appointment as usual at Walsall Manor’s Hospital Hub unless we advise you otherwise.
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Meet some of our latest Response Volunteers who have joined us from
@WalsallCouncil
to “do their bit” for the wider community
Volunteering Lead
@louisemabley
says they've embraced new role
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Wow! We're SO
#WalsallandProud
of you Paul. Well done.
Our 12 regional winners went head-to-head in a public vote & after 6K votes overall, the NATIONAL Clinical Support Worker of the Year 2019 WINNER is…West Midlands
@WalsallHcareNHS
care support worker Paul Foster! Congrats Paul! 💜🎉🏆
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Oh baby! 👶
@AlisonHammond
thrilled staff at our Midwifery-Led Unit when she popped in for a tour and met the first little girl born there 💙
The TV presenter loved seeing the birthing rooms and chatting to new mum Juliana and dad Ronny.
Read more here:
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We would like to confirm that the hospital remains open Staff should continue to come to work as usual & patients continue to come for appointments as normal .
We are working hard to make the the environment as safe as possible and ask that you follow national lockdown rules
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Meet baby Cole - our first Christmas Day baby today and the most special little boy whose big brother Hudson is watching over him
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#Teamwork
in our Hospital Hub where we've been joined by vaccinator Andrew today from
@DudleyGroupNHS
He said: "Walsall have been doing an amazing job all week and I'm happy to come along and help out this weekend. Plus I've met some lovely colleagues too!"
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And we're off! Walsall Healthcare colleagues, friends, families, and dogs, set off for our climb of Snowdon for Well Wishers
#WalsallandProud
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Goscote Hospice has been recognised for its high standards of care by being awarded the highest level of clinical accreditation.
Deborah Jones, Senior Sister, was presented with a Sapphire Award for the hospice by Lisa Carroll, Chief Nursing Officer at Walsall Healthcare.
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Our Midwifery Led Unit saw its 1000th birth today! Congratulations Lee and Stephanie! Full interview shared tomorrow
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The first stages of the £5.6m project to create a new Obstetric Theatre and expand the Neonatal Unit at Walsall Manor Hospital have been completed.
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She's only gone and won!!! One of our
#RealMidwivesofWalsall
Angela has just had us all in tears. Well done Angela
#WalsallandProud
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We are fully supportive of LGBT History month and are committed to promoting and celebrating the diversity of our LGBT staff and patients.
If staff are interested in promoting LGBTQ+ issues, please email Talent, Inclusion and Resourcing Lead, Sabrina Richards.
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Here's Matron Anna with some of the stones that will be laid at the hospital tomorrow to represent remembrance, reflection or positivity
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#WalsallandProud
to have called Mark our colleague. Condolences to his family and friends - minute's applause at tomorrow's
@WFCOfficial
match
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Trevor Kirby, 81, was our first patient to have his Covid-19 vaccination today. And he's used to firsts - he was also one of the the first to have his polio vaccination in the 60s! 1/2
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Day 2 of Covid-19 vaccinations at our Hospital Hub and our Marshals are ready for another busy few hours!
Thank you for your patience when you attend your outpatient appointments - please wear a face covering and sanitise your hands as you come in. We are a glove free zone.
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We're so
#WalsallandProud
that our multi-million pound Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Walsall Manor Hospital is due to receive its first patients in December.
Constructed by
@SkanskaUKplc
it will bring significant improvements for patients. Staff can't wait
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Many thanks to Dr Steph Clarke's parents Anita & Stuart & family & partner for attending tonight's
#QIAwards2019
. Dr Asim Shoaib described the award in her memory as "an honour"
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They may have had to keep their distance today but staff from Walsall's Moghul Palace could feel the warmth from our grateful community colleagues who accepted these meals to take out to their hard working teams.
While the business has closed, staff made these tasty treats.
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Very much appreciated 🤙🤙
I’ve made 20 scrubs bags and my first scrubs top! Never made clothing before so it’s a challenge & not anywhere near perfect - but for someone with CP & Dystonia I’d say I’ve done a fairly good job 😂 All made as part of
@OfficialFTLOS
for
@WalsallHcareNHS
#fortheloveofscrubs
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HSJ has recognised Walsall’s new model of care in nursing homes to have improved outcomes for residents and reduced hospital admissions - crowning the Trust & CCG as winners in the ‘Improving value in the care of frail older patients’ Value Awards category
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A Walsall Research Nurse has described her “mind-blowing” experience at making it to the recent final of Miss Great Britain – and hopes her story will inspire others to follow their dreams
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Our lovely Medical Director, Mr Amir Khan, retires today from his Director role but luckily stays with us as a surgeon - thank you from us all
@KarenDunderdale
@NHSBeeky
@WHcareDirStrat
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Today turned out to be unforgettable for Manor Hospital cancer patient Lorraine Cheal who was a VIP guest at her daughter and future son-in-law’s ring blessing ceremony, held specially on the ward.
“It was important to make this memory with her,"
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Thank you!
Thanks to a great IT team for giving up their sunday to setup laptops so our staff
@WalsallHcareNHS
can stay safe and work from.
Appreciate all the work, respect to you all.
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Fabulous news , today we have our lowest number of Covid positive in-patients in our Trust
since 6th October
#walsallandproud
@ned_hobbs
@DarenFradgley
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We would like to offer a warm welcome to our new cohort of 37 Junior Doctors who joined the trust on Monday
#WalsallandProud
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He made it!
Huge congrats to fundraising hero
@ArmyWestMids
Steve Brandrick who walked from Walsall Manor Hospital to London in 30 hours and 43 minutes.
Poor Steve suffered a shin injury 30 miles in but refused to give up.
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Best wishes to Olga Ferguson, Antenatal Screening Coordinator, who retired today after 42 years in the NHS! Read more
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We are delighted that the Government have signed off £36m funding bid to build a new Emergency Department at the Walsall Manor
@NHSBeeky
@NHSEngland
@DHSCgovuk
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Ellie contracted Covid-19 when she was 30 wks pregnant & her baby had to be delivered so that she could receive life-saving treatment.
This brave Beechdale mum met her son Leo for the first time last week 1/2
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Midwife Maureen Miles has retired after providing 50 years of support to Walsall families and her own colleagues alike.
Read more about her story here:
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