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Digital insulin project recognised nationally
A digital project helping patients manage their own insulin while reducing pressure on Community Nursing Teams has been shortlisted for a national award. The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust’s (RWT) Digital Insulin Pathway has been shortlisted in the Best Use of Workplace Technology category at the Nursing Times Workforce Awards 2026.
Protect your child’s smile with free toothbrushes and paste
Families in Wolverhampton are being invited to pick up free children’s toothbrushes and toothpaste from locations around the city over the next few months. They are being provided as part of a drive by the City of Wolverhampton Council and The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust to improve oral hygiene, particularly among youngsters.
Prostate cancer support group recognised for outstanding work
A prostate cancer support group has received a special award recognising its work supporting men and raising awareness of the disease regionally and nationally. Brothers Reaching Out for Support (BROS), which works closely with The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust (RWT), received a SUCOTETO Award of Recognition at an event held in July.
Support group marks 10 years of helping patients
A support group which provides advice, friendship and reassurance to people living with pulmonary fibrosis is celebrating its 10th anniversary. The Pulmonary Fibrosis Support Group was set up by Faye Turner from the Respiratory team at The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust in 2016. Pulmonary fibrosis is a chronic lung disease characterised by the thickening, stiffening, and scarring of the tissue around and between the tiny air sacs (alveoli) in the lungs.
HPV testing at home launch
Health leaders in the Black Country are encouraging women who have missed a cervical screening appointment to take advantage of new HPV self-testing kits being introduced in England. Figures show that around a third of eligible women have not taken up the offer of cervical screening in recent years. Over the next year, nearly four million women who have missed their screening appointments will receive an invitation via the NHS App, text message, email or letter to order a free kit for use at home.
Award success for RWT apprentice
A Clinical Technologist is celebrating after being named Apprentice of the Year at a national conference. Leo Turnbull, 22, won the Paul Austin Level 6 Apprentice of the Year Award at the EBME Conference 2026 in Coventry. Leo, who works within Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering (MPCE) at The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust (RWT), was nominated for the award by the management team within his service.
Staying active through prostate cancer treatment
A prostate cancer patient is sharing how staying active helped him through surgery, radiotherapy and hormone therapy as part of Urology Awareness Month. Ian Taylor, was diagnosed with prostate cancer on 1 March 2024 before undergoing a radical prostatectomy in December at New Cross Hospital. Ahead of his operation, he remained active through walking, running and gym sessions, while also completing daily pelvic floor exercises to prepare his body for surgery and support his recovery.
Hospital solar farm officially opened
A solar farm powering New Cross Hospital has been officially opened, marking a major step in The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust’s (RWT) commitment to cutting carbon emissions. The Bowman’s Harbour Solar Farm, on the former Bowman’s Harbour landfill site in Wednesfield, was developed through a partnership between RWT, Vital Energi and City of Wolverhampton Council.
Smiles, Sparkles and Celebration for Children’s Nurses’ Day
Young patients, families and staff on the Paediatric Ward at Wolverhampton’s New Cross Hospital have been celebrating Children’s Nurses’ Day with a fun-filled party to recognise the dedication and compassion these teams. The celebration on Ward A21 was hosted by Ruby Doo Events, bringing an afternoon of entertainment for all. Sweets, games, dancing and glitter tattoos were all on offer, helping create special memories for children spending time in hospital.
Bringing the human touch back to council services
OP ED By Ben Malpass, TechnologyOne’s head of local government In an age where platforms like Instagram, Google and Netflix have redefined what it means to offer seamless digital experiences, the benchmark for online service delivery has never been higher. Together, these “digital native” consumer brands have trained people to expect instant access to any information they need or want at the touch of a button: whether it’s shopping online or interacting with their local council.
Future-proofing against data security breaches
CYBER SECURITY Future-proofing against data security breaches Jon Ritchie and Ben Malpass explain how North Tyneside Council is strengthening its cyber defence against rapidly evolving threats By Jon Ritchie, Ben Malpass | 11 December 2024 SHARE Ask any council leadership team what keeps them up at night and one of the things you will hear often is being on the receiving end of a high-profile data security breach. They are right to be concerned.
Unlocking the door to government services
A new digital ID system can help councils provide a more customer-centric service model, writes Ben Malpass. In recent years, Australia has blazed a digital trail. Covid-19 may have fired the starting gun but organisations across the country have taken the transformation baton and run with it. Today, high expectations around digital convenience define our lives – and the way we interact with government services is no exception.
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