Operation Anzu

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust is working closely with Staffordshire Police on its on-going investigation, ‘Operation Anzu’. The Police are looking into concerns about the appropriateness of care provided by an individual who worked in the NHS and previously worked at both Russells Hall Hospital and Royal Stoke Hospital.  This individual no-longer works at […]

First of its kind procedure in the West Midlands happens at Russells Hall Hospital

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust’s Cardiology and Interventional Radiology teams have achieved a West Midlands first by successfully implanting a leadless pacemaker in a patient at a local hospital, rather a specialist centre. The procedure was carried out at Russells Hall Hospital in the Catheter Laboratory based within the Cardiology department. The Micra leadless […]

Extra urgent dental appointments now available

Thousands of extra urgent dental appointments are now available for people living in the Black Country who need urgent dental care. As part of the government’s rollout of 700,000 additional urgent dental appointments across the country, more than 14,000 appointments have been made available in the Black Country. These urgent appointments are for people experiencing […]

Chapel Street Surgery in Lye Rated ‘Good’ Across All Areas by Care Quality Commission

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to announce that Chapel Street Surgery in Lye has been awarded an overall rating of ‘Good’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) following its most recent inspection. The practice achieved a ‘Good’ rating in all five domains assessed – safe, effective, caring, responsive, and well-led. Chapel Street […]

Dudley Cancer Clinic shortlisted for national award

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust Head and Neck Cancer Team have been shortlisted for a prestigious Health Service Journal (HSJ) Award. The team are nominated for the incredible work of their One Stop Throat / Virtual Neck Lump Clinic for patients with suspected head and neck cancer. The cancer clinic improves the referral and […]

Black Country administers over 34,000 RSV vaccinations

The NHS in the Black Country is proud to announce the successful delivery of over 34,000 RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) vaccinations to people over 75 and pregnant women. This milestone marks a significant achievement in the Black Country’s commitment to keep older adults and newborns from the serious effects of RSV. The RSV vaccine helps […]

NHS Charity’s fifth gala dinner invites local businesses to support the cancer appeal

The Dudley Group NHS Charity’s flagship Glitter Ball event is back for its fifth year. The business gala dinner brings together local businesses for an evening of networking and fundraising. This year’s Glitter Ball will be taking place on 25th September at the Copthorne Hotel in Brierley Hill, Dudley. The event is held to raise […]

Dudley clinic shortlisted for three HSJ Awards

An innovative community respiratory care service supporting GP practices across Dudley, has been shortlisted for three national awards; one award at this year’s prestigious HSJ Awards and two awards at the HSJ Patient Safety Awards. The HSJ Awards, the UK’s most esteemed celebration of healthcare excellence for the past 45 years, recognise the projects, initiatives, […]

Black Country support for World Breastfeeding Week

Infant Feeding Teams and volunteers who support Black Country mums and families will step into the spotlight this World Breastfeeding Week as their important roles in healthcare are recognised. The Black Country LMNS (Local Maternity and Neonatal System) is proud of the ongoing efforts of its teams across The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust, Sandwell […]

Sustainability champion recognised at awards event

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust honoured Jeremy Pugh with the Sustainability Award at its Committed to Excellence Awards, held at the Copthorne Hotel on Friday 11th July. Jeremy, logistics and portering manager for Mitie, the Trust’s Private Finance Initiative (PFI) partner, was recognised for his commitment to improving the Trust’s environmental impact and managing […]

Paediatric Team Shines at Dudley NHS Awards

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust hosted its annual Committed to Excellence Awards on Friday 11th July at The Copthorne Hotel. This event honours the exceptional dedication, tireless efforts, and compassionate care demonstrated by incredible staff and volunteers throughout the past year. Out of the 800 nominations that were submitted for this year’s awards, 17 […]

Dudley NHS Trust recognises staff and volunteers at annual awards evening

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust hosted its Committed to Excellence Awards last week, bringing together hundreds of dedicated staff members and volunteers acknowledging their hard work, commitment and excellent care over the last 12 months. Taking place at the Copthorne Hotel on Friday 11th July, the ceremony was hosted by ITV News Central presenter […]