NHS leaders call for an end to violence and aggression towards emergency and urgent care staff

As the NHS marks Emergency Medicine Day 2026, Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust and The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust are highlighting the urgent need to end violence and aggression toward staff working in emergency and urgent care departments. Emergency Medicine Day is an international awareness event dedicated to recognising the lifesaving work of […]

Pressure Drop Event Brings Community Together to Tackle Blood Pressure Inequalities

More than 115 people attended Pressure Drop 2026, a community-led health event focused on improving awareness, detection and management of high blood pressure within African Caribbean communities. Held at the African Caribbean Community Centre in Dudley, the event brought together residents, healthcare professionals and community organisations in a collaborative effort to tackle health inequalities across […]

Dudley Group makes waves at Himley Dragon Boat Race

The Dudley Group NHS Charity helped raise an incredible £12,000 at this year’s legendary Himley Dragon Boat Race, following a fun-filled day of fundraising, teamwork and community spirit on Sunday. Battling through torrential weather conditions, the annual event, organised by the Wolverhampton Rotary Club, saw nearly 40 teams take to the water, including five boats […]

Dudley mums invited to free pelvic health support session

Women across Dudley who are pregnant or have had a baby within the last year are being invited to attend a free antenatal and postnatal pelvic health session designed to help them feel informed, confident and supported throughout pregnancy and recovery after birth. The session, delivered by the NHS Perinatal Pelvic Health Service in partnership […]

Compassionate nursing leader recognised with prestigious NHS England award

Associate Deputy Chief Nurse Philippa Brazier of The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust has received a prestigious NHS England Silver Chief Nursing Officer Award in recognition of her outstanding leadership in nursing, commitment to patient care and support for NHS colleagues. The award was presented by Regional Chief Nurse Nina Morgan and forms part of […]

NHS staff thanked for helping cut national elective surgery waiting list

Group Chief Executive Diane Wake has today thanked staff working across Sandwell and West Birmingham and Dudley Group NHS Trusts for helping to reduce waiting lists while supporting people who often need lifechanging surgery. The Government set a national target for 65 per cent of patients to be seen within 18 weeks for elective treatment […]

NHS staff attend Royal Garden Party

NHS staff from trusts in Birmingham and the Black Country had the honour of attending the first garden party of the year at Buckingham Palace. Group Chief Medical Officer Jonathan Odum attended the annual garden party hosted by King Charles and Queen Camilla on May 6 after being invited in recognition of his extensive commitments […]

How to access NHS services over the May bank holiday

With two May bank holidays approaching, residents in Birmingham, the Black Country and Solihull are being reminded how to access NHS services should they need help during the long weekends. With a bank holiday falling on Monday 4 May and Monday 26 May, some NHS services – including GP practices and pharmacies – may be […]

Resident doctor industrial action: What you need to know

What you need to know regarding upcoming Resident doctor industrial action

Local NHS Charity Seeks Business Support for Sunrise Snowdon Challenge

The Dudley Group NHS Charity is calling on local businesses to sponsor a unique fundraising challenge as staff and their families from Russells Hall Hospital prepare to climb Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) at sunrise. Organised by The Dudley Group NHS Charity in partnership with Sky Blue Adventures, the Sunrise Snowdon Challenge will take place on Sunday […]

Lung cancer patients attend living beyond diagnosis event

The Black Country Lung Cancer Screening Programme recently hosted a powerful community event ‘Living Beyond Lung Cancer Screening’, bringing together patients, carers, healthcare professionals and support organisations from across the region.

Community fundraisers raise £4,000 for breast screening department at Russells Hall Hospital

Local fundraisers Brian Dakin and Tim Thursfield from Busking for Charity have raised an incredible £4,000 in support of the Breast Screening Department at Russells Hall Hospital, helping the team enhance both patient comfort and staff working conditions. Thanks to their generous fundraising efforts, the breast screening department has been able to purchase a VELA […]