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.

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 […]

Local NHS Trust empowers women at Merry Hill health and wellbeing event

Women from across the Dudley borough and surrounding areas came together to celebrate International Women’s Day at the Glow and Grow 2026 health and wellbeing event, held on 9th March at the Merry Hill Shopping Centre.

Dudley neonatal nurse takes on body building competition

Dudley Group NHS Charity is proud to support inspiring staff member Claire Cockburn, an advanced neonatal nurse practitioner at Russells Hall Hospital, who is taking on her first-ever bodybuilding competition at the age of 55 to raise funds and purchase equipment to support neonatal care training. On 16th May 2026, Claire will step onto the […]

Community vaccination pilot increases maternal vaccine uptake and improves equity of access in Dudley

A pioneering community vaccination pilot in Dudley has significantly increased uptake of maternal vaccinations and improved equitable access for pregnant women who may otherwise miss opportunities to be vaccinated.

NHS apprenticeships transforming lives across the Black Country

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust and The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust have been highlighting the impact of apprenticeships and showcasing how their joint approach is opening doors to rewarding NHS careers for local people across the Black Country.

Dudley Group NHS Charity launches Easter Appeal for third year

The Dudley Group NHS Charity has launched its Easter Appeal for patients across The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust, including Russells Hall Hospital, Corbett Outpatient Centre and Guest Outpatient Centre, for the third year running.