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.

Black Country Lung Cancer Screening Programme recognised nationally for faster cancer detection

Hundreds of lives across the Black Country are being saved thanks to a groundbreaking lung cancer screening programme that is detecting cancer earlier than ever before – giving people the best possible chance of successful treatment.

NHS Chief Executive honoured for contributions in leadership

The chief executive of two NHS trusts in the Black Country has received an honorary degree from Aston University, recognising her contributions in healthcare leadership.

Dudley Group NHS Charity Celebrates Launch of New Staff Wellbeing Rooms Across the Trust

The Dudley Group NHS Charity today officially launched a series of newly refurbished staff wellbeing rooms across Russells Hall Hospital, made possible through a £121,000 grant from NHS Charities Together’s Stage 3 Covid-19 Recovery Grants Fund. New wellbeing rooms located in Russells Hall’s Emergency, Trauma & Orthopaedics, the Elective Surgery Hub, Gynaecology, Respiratory and Renal […]

State-of-the-art resus facilities open at Russells Hall Hospital Emergency Department

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust have officially opened their brand new, state of the art resus facilities, located at the Trust’s Russells Hall Hospital emergency department.

Christmas toy appeal raises £1,500 for Dudley Group NHS Charity

Friday 12th December marked the successful completion of Jewson Partnership Solutions Christmas toy appeal in support of the Dudley Group NHS Charity, and it was an extraordinary day of community spirit, generosity, and partnership. Jewson’s held a celebration event which was attended by the charity itself, the Mayor of Dudley, Councillor Peter Lee, local Councillor […]

Operation Anzu

Statement from Dr Paul Hudson, operational medical director, The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust   “We understand that many of our patients, staff, and people in the wider community will find this news very distressing. Anyone with concerns or questions about the care they have received in our hospital should contact our dedicated helpline on 01384 322 311.  “Our dedicated colleagues continue to support those affected by […]

Countdown to Christmas begins as hospital switches on its festive lights

Dudley’s Russells Hall Hospital kicked off the festive season this week with its annual Christmas lights switch-on and market, spreading holiday cheer to staff, patients, and the local community.

Surgical hub wins recognition for meeting top clinical and operational standards

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust’s Elective Surgical Hub has been successfully accredited for delivering high standards in clinical and operational practice as part of a national assessment scheme.

DGFT wards celebrate prestigious accreditation

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust celebrates another milestone in delivering outstanding end-of-life care, as four wards at Russells Hall Hospital have achieved accreditation from the Gold Standards Framework (GSF), with one ward successfully receiving re-accreditation.