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March 5, 2024

Bumper month of babies and brand new video tour help to celebrate ‘relaunch’ of Meadow Birth Centre

A bumper month of babies and a brand new video tour have helped to celebrate the ‘relaunch’ of Meadow Birth Centre at Worcestershire Royal Hospital. Meadow Birth Centre is a midwife-led unit offering a calm and…

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February 27, 2024

Bereaved parents offered the chance to remember at special events

Special memorial services have been organised to help families who have been affected by the loss of a baby at any stage. The services, titled ‘Not Out Of Mind’, will provide space for those who have…

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February 21, 2024

£10,000 bladder scanner donated to ward at Alexandra Hospital by League of Friends

New scanning equipment is helping to improve patient care on Ward 5 at the Alexandra Hospital in Redditch, after the hospital’s League of Friends provided more than £10,000 worth of donations to support the ward. The Alexandra…

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February 16, 2024

Norovirus information – what to do if you catch it and how to help prevent it from spreading

Last update: Tuesday 5 March 2024 There are no visiting restrictions currently in place. However, if you are planning on visiting one of our hospitals, please help to keep our patients and staff safe and avoid…

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February 13, 2024

Three Healthcare Support Workers receive national award from England’s Chief Nurse

Three Healthcare Support Workers from Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust have received a national award from England’s Chief Nurse. Jemma Mulrine, John Wilson, and Jade Maddocks were presented with the prestigious Chief Nursing Officer Healthcare Support…

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January 25, 2024

Opening Doors For Young People with Learning Disabilities: Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust leads the way with DFN Project SEARCH

In a ground breaking partnership, Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust (WAHT) has joined forces with Regency High School in Worcestershire and DFN Project SEARCH, to launch a supported internship program aimed at transforming the lives of…

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January 22, 2024

New wearable ECG devices helping detect those at risk of stroke earlier

A new wearable device is being used for patients at Worcestershire Royal Hospital to help detect those at risk of a stroke, diagnose Atrial Fibrillation, and improve waiting times for treatment. The mobile adhesive electrocardiogram (ECG)…

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January 19, 2024

Hospital Trust to host virtual open evening to give insight into Pharmacy careers

Current or aspiring pharmacists are being invited to a Virtual Pharmacy Career Evening being held by Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust (WAHT) on Thursday, January 25. The first of its kind online event, from 5:30 pm…

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December 30, 2023

Worcestershire Midwife awarded MBE in New Year’s Honours List

An award-winning midwife at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust has been awarded an MBE in the King’s New Year’s Honours for her outstanding services to bereavement midwifery. The honour for Trudy Berlet, Maternity Matron for Community,…

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December 22, 2023

Patients waiting over 12 weeks – we want to hear from you

Patients who have been waiting for more than 12 weeks for an appointment or treatment at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust are being asked to complete a short survey as part of the continuing work being…

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