Dudley Healthcare Heroes recognised at Committed to Excellence Awards

Recognising the people behind outstanding care, innovation and teamwork across The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust.   More than 300 staff and volunteers came together on Friday 17 July for the Committed to Excellence Awards 2026, recognising outstanding work by staff across the Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust.  The annual awards, held at the Copthorne Hotel and hosted this year by ITV weather presenter Des Coleman, celebrated the individuals and teams making an exceptional difference to patients, families and […]

Hundreds access Health & Wellbeing Support at Armed Forces Day Carnival

More than 800 people accessed free health advice, wellbeing support and community services at a vibrant Health and Wellbeing Carnival during Armed Forces Day celebrations at Himley Hall and Park recently. The event organised by The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust brought together NHS services, local authority, charities and voluntary groups to showcase the wide […]

Dudley pupils enjoy wellbeing #MEFestival at Himley Hall

More than 400 Year 5 and 6 pupils from 16 schools across the Dudley borough were welcomed to a vibrant and immersive day of creativity, confidence building and wellbeing at #MEFestival 2026. Hosted by The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust and funded by Dudley Group NHS Charity #MEFestival 2026 took place at Himley Hall on […]

Local Solicitors raise over £4,000 for Dudley Charity through Will Week

A Stourbridge based law firm has raised over £4,000 for Dudley Group NHS Charity after supporting a successful Will Week campaign. Wall James Chappell Solicitors partnered with the charity for Will Week, offering free will-writing services in exchange for donations to support patients, families and staff across The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust. The campaign, […]

Trust celebrates longest-serving volunteer after 40 years of dedicated service

A much-loved volunteer who completed a full career with West Midlands Police before dedicating the next 40 years to supporting patients, visitors and staff has been recognised for her outstanding service to The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust. Sheila Jones, the Trust’s longest-serving volunteer, has given an incredible four decades of service across Russells Hall […]

Couple mark 6,000 hours of volunteering after dedicating 13 years to helping hospital patients

A dedicated husband and wife have been praised for their remarkable commitment after giving more than 6,000 hours of their time to support patients, visitors and staff at Russells Hall Hospital. Avtar and Mohinder Bansal have volunteered at the hospital, which is run by The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust, for the past 13 years, becoming […]

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 […]

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.