Bringing Communities Together
A former patient of two local, lifesaving organisations is undertaking an extreme fundraising challenge for the second time in a bid to raise more vital funds. In 2018, Natalie Queiroz teamed up with Midlands Air Ambulance Charity and the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham Charity for the Saving Lives Challenge. She raised […]
Bloo, the UK’s number one toilet hygiene brand¹, has launched Deluxe – a new range of premium rim-blocks that have been inspired by fine fragrances and created by Bloo’s in-house perfume studio. The new Deluxe rim blocks come with a four function formula and patented technology which has been […]
This Sunday 5 July marks the 72nd birthday of the NHS and across the country there will be a huge round of applause at 5pm – with Walsall Healthcare staff showing their appreciation for the support shown to them during the Covid-19 pandemic. The nation will be coming together at […]
Sandwell Council’s COVID-19 Outbreak Plan has been highlighted as a model of best practice by Department of Health officials. The outbreak plan, created by the borough’s Public Health Team in response to a government instruction to all councils, is published today. And government is pointing other organisations to the Sandwell […]
Staff worked through the early hours today to clean up parts of Walsall Manor Hospital which were flooded during last night’s storms. The entrance to Ward 29 and a rear entrance near to the Intensive Care Unit were worst affected with West Midlands Fire Service called to pump out water […]
Sandwell Council’s director of public health is reminding people to follow new rules on wearing face coverings which become compulsory on public transport from Monday (15 June). And Lisa McNally said it is also advisable to wear a face covering in any busy indoor areas such as shops. She urged […]
As part of Breastfeeding Celebration Week mums on Walsall Manor Hospital’s postnatal ward have been encouraged to enjoy skin to skin contact with their babies today – a skintoskinathon! Hazel Brookes, Infant Feeding Specialist Midwife, said: “Skin to skin provides the perfect environment for a baby to transition to the […]
Government campaign reminds us that help and support remains available for victims of domestic abuse and their children The government is reminding victims of domestic abuse that police response and support services remain available for victims and their children during the coronavirus pandemic through the ongoing #YouAreNotAlone initiative. […]
Every resident in care homes across the Black Country has either been tested for coronavirus or will be tested in the coming days after proactive swabbing began a few weeks ago. Health partners in the region have led the way in rolling out proactive swabbing in local care homes whether […]
Muslim Engagement and Development (MEND) is supporting Glasgow Muslim Aid to deliver 200 iftar meals everyday during the month of Ramadan to all who are vulnerable, regardless of faith. • Hot meal collection is available every evening at Masjid Ibrahim on Paisley Road West Glasgow. • Many who are accessing the service […]
