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 […]

New Respiratory Procedure Introduced at Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust

Clinicians at Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust have successfully completed the Trust’s first advanced lung tissue sampling procedures. This marks an important milestone in the development of the Trust’s respiratory services. The procedures were carried out by Consultant Respiratory Physicians Dr Mazhar Chaudri and Dr Asif Azam as part of the CryoEBUS training program – […]

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.