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November 1, 2024

New pregnancy self-referral form lets you refer yourself directly to a midwife as soon as you are pregnant

People in Worcestershire can now refer themselves directly to a midwife to start their antenatal care as soon as they find out they are pregnant. A new online self-referral form puts those who are pregnant in direct…

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October 2, 2024

Cancer care appeal launched by Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Charity

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Charity has launched the Cancer Care Appeal aiming to raise £40,000 to provide four additional cold cap machines for Rowan Suite at Worcestershire Royal Hospital. Scalp cooling or ‘cold cap’ machines are proven to…

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September 25, 2024

Bright Future Ahead for Project SEARCH Graduates at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

The first graduates from a supported internship programme at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust (WAHT) are celebrating success after securing permanent employment. Their achievements follow the Trust joining forces with Regency High School in Worcestershire and…

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September 23, 2024

People in Worcestershire encouraged to confirm their decision to save lives this Organ Donation Week

This Organ Donation Week (23 – 29 September) NHS Blood & Transplant and Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust are celebrating the fact that the NHS Organ Donor Register has been saving lives for 30 years through the…

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September 19, 2024

Runners take to the streets in support of Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Charity

On September 15 a team of over 50 runners took on Worcester City Run raising over £10,000 for Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Charity. With Worcester City Run organised by Events of the North, celebrating its 10th anniversary, Team Worcestershire…

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September 10, 2024

New hydrotherapy rehab course helping breast cancer patients reduce pain and regain movement

Breast cancer patients are benefitting from reduced pain and improved movement following treatment, thanks to a new hydrotherapy rehabilitation course at Worcestershire Royal Hospital. The course – specifically designed for patients who have undergone breast cancer…

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September 9, 2024

Have your say on local hospital care by taking part in the Big Quality Conversation

Patients and their carers, families and friends are being asked to share what matters most to them when they are in Worcestershire’s hospitals, to help inform plans for further improving patient experiences and quality of care. Staff at…

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August 29, 2024

State-of-the-art robotic surgery helps improve treatment for gynaecological conditions

Thursday 29 August 2024 Robotic surgery at the Alexandra Hospital in Redditch has helped more than 100 women suffering from a range of gynaecological conditions.Surgeons from Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust are using a state-of-the-art robot…

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August 22, 2024

Hospitals recognised with Gold Award for ongoing commitment to Armed Forces Covenant

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust has been recognised with an Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award for their ongoing commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant. The award, from the Ministry of Defence, recognises the support organisations give…

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August 21, 2024

Charity Appeal raised £20,000 to provide 20 more day beds for hospitals’ Palliative and End of Life Care Team

Friends and family of Worcestershire hospital patients will be able to stay more comfortably at their loved ones’ bedsides as they near the end of their lives thanks to a partnership between the Friends of Worcestershire…

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