New appointment to drive innovation across NHS Group

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust and Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust have appointed Ravinder Kaur Sahota (Ravi) as their new Chief Digital and Information Officer (CDIO), bringing nearly two decades of NHS experience and a proven track record of delivering large-scale digital transformation. Ravi will lead the Group’s Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) […]

Robotic renal surgery team celebrates 300th procedure milestone at Russells Hall

A specialist surgical team at Russells Hall Hospital is celebrating a major milestone after completing its 300th robotic-assisted kidney procedure, helping patients across the Black Country access advanced treatment closer to home. Since launching in 2023, The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust’s robotic renal surgery program has gone from strength to strength, bringing together cutting-edge […]

Communities invited to help shape solutions for future heatwaves

The devastating wildfires seen across parts of the UK this summer including those affecting communities around Stourbridge have highlighted the very real risks that extreme heat can pose to health and wellbeing. With climate experts predicting that heatwaves are likely to become more frequent and intense in the years ahead, healthcare leaders are now inviting […]

Join us for our next public workshop!

We’re inviting you to join us for another opportunity to share your views, ideas and experiences. Together we’ll explore how we can make health and care services work better for everyone focusing on two important themes identified by local people. When: Wednesday  11th of November 2026, 10:30 AM to 12:00 noon. Where: Revival Fires, 117 […]

NHS Trusts nurture the next generation of healthcare professionals through T Level placements

More than 130 young people have been given the opportunity to experience life working in the NHS over the past twelve months thanks to a programme helping students develop new skills, build confidence and explore potential future careers in healthcare. The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust and Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust marked T […]

Pharmacist-led cancer clinic improves care for breast cancer patients at Dudley NHS Trust

A new pharmacist-led clinic at The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust is improving care for patients with early breast cancer, ensuring they receive specialist support from the right healthcare professionals at the right time. The service provides specialist support for eligible patients receiving additional oral treatment following their initial treatment for early breast cancer. By […]

More than 500 join NHS team to remember babies at Dudley’s NHS Trust’s annual Walk of Hope

Families and staff from The Dudley Group came together at Mary Stevens Park last weekend to honour babies who have died and show bereaved families that they are never alone. More than 500 people came together at Mary Stevens Park on Saturday 10 October for The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust’s Walk of Hope, remembering […]

NHS and police join forces to protect healthcare workers from violence and abuse

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust and The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust have strengthened their commitment to protecting staff from violence, aggression, abuse and hate crime through the launch of Operation Cavell. The initiative brings the two NHS Trusts together with West Midlands Police and the wider criminal justice system to provide a stronger […]

Dudley cancer survivor raises £10,000 for hospital charities as friends rally behind her latest fundraising challenge

A Dudley woman who has battled breast cancer three times and is now living with stage four brain cancer, is turning her own experience of treatment into a fundraising mission for the hospital charities that have supported her. Kirsty Priest has raised more than £10,000 for The Dudley Group NHS Charity, with her fundraising supporting […]

Young Health Champions bring Martha’s Rule to life through powerful new animation

Young people from across Dudley have helped create a powerful new animation to raise awareness of Martha’s Rule and encourage patients and families to speak up if they are worried about a loved one’s condition. Dudley Young Health Champions worked with NHS staff, voluntary sector partners and creative professionals to turn a complex patient safety […]

Gold standard across the board: Dudley Group achieves accreditation for every medical ward

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust has achieved a significant milestone in the quality of care it provides to patients approaching the end of life, with all medical inpatient wards and a wide range of community services now successfully accredited by the National Gold Standards Framework (GSF). The Gold Standards Framework is a nationally recognised […]

Dudley’s unpaid carers invited to free Carers’ Summit

Unpaid carers across Dudley are being encouraged to attend a free summit bringing together advice, information and practical support to help them understand their rights and the help available to them. The Dudley Carers’ Summit 2026 will take place on Tuesday 17 November, from 10am to 12 noon at The Civic, Brierley Hill, to mark […]