Our vascular service deals with the diagnosis, treatment and management of conditions affecting the arteries or veins and lymphatic vessels in the body, including: Aortic Aneurysms Carotid Disease Diabetic feet Lymphoedema Peripheral Vascular Disease Venous Disease We have an expert team of vascular specialists, including consultants, specialist nurses, radiologists and anaesthetists involved in all aspects […]
Our vascular service deals with the diagnosis, treatment and management of conditions affecting the arteries or veins and lymphatic vessels in the body, including:
We have an expert team of vascular specialists, including consultants, specialist nurses, radiologists and anaesthetists involved in all aspects of care and treatment, from screening to surgery.
We will offer Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) screening to all men aged 65 and over for the Black Country.
Please note this page is currently under review.
The Urgent Care Centre offers non-emergency care for walk-in patients who have minor illnesses that need urgent attention. The Urgent Care Centre is staffed with GPs and nurse practitioners 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Some of the conditions treated here include: Minor burns and bites Fever and raised temperatures Sickness and vomiting […]
The Urgent Care Centre offers non-emergency care for walk-in patients who have minor illnesses that need urgent attention. The Urgent Care Centre is staffed with GPs and nurse practitioners 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Some of the conditions treated here include:
The Urgent Care Centre is accessed via the Emergency Department. On arrival, one of our streaming nurses will ask you for your name and reason for attending. The nurse will then decide where the best place is for you to be treated, either in the Urgent Care Centre or the Emergency Department. You cannot access the Urgent Care Centre via any other route.
Our maternity services have been accredited by UNICEF as Baby Friendly since 2002 and it is very important to us to support women and their families in their baby feeding choices, and in building a close and loving relationship with their baby. We recommend feeding your baby responsively. This is responding to your baby when […]
Our maternity services have been accredited by UNICEF as Baby Friendly since 2002 and it is very important to us to support women and their families in their baby feeding choices, and in building a close and loving relationship with their baby.
We recommend feeding your baby responsively. This is responding to your baby when they show feeding cues such as rooting, hand to mouth movements and wriggling. Ways to respond to and comfort your baby are:
• cuddling your baby
• frequent skin-to-skin contact
• offering a breastfeed for comfort as well as for nutrition
• keeping your baby near to you
• touching, massaging and rocking your baby
• talking to your baby
Do not leave your baby to cry.
You may find this link to Building a Happy Baby Leaflet helpful
The maternity unit comprises of maternity triage, midwife led unit, delivery suite, maternity ward and obstetric theatre suite. Please see individual sections for more information.
The maternity unit comprises of maternity triage, midwife led unit, delivery suite, maternity ward and obstetric theatre suite. Please see individual sections for more information.
The Pregnancy Day Assessment Unit provides care for pregnant women who have concerns or complications after the 20th week of pregnancy. Concerns that may be addressed in the Pregnancy Day Assessment Unit include: High blood pressure Diabetes in pregnancy Baby’s growth Baby’s movements You can contact the Pregnancy Day Assessment Unit if you are worried […]
The Pregnancy Day Assessment Unit provides care for pregnant women who have concerns or complications after the 20th week of pregnancy.
Concerns that may be addressed in the Pregnancy Day Assessment Unit include:
You can contact the Pregnancy Day Assessment Unit if you are worried about your pregnancy on 01384 244586.
You can also be referred to the unit by your community midwife or GP.
Please note that you may be required to wait before being seen in the Pregnancy Day Assessment Unit.
The purpose of screening in pregnancy is to identify if you are at risk of a particular disease or condition which may impact on you, your pregnancy or your baby. We offer all pregnant women a range of screening tests, including blood tests and ultrasound scans of your baby. Screening tests are also offered for […]
The purpose of screening in pregnancy is to identify if you are at risk of a particular disease or condition which may impact on you, your pregnancy or your baby. We offer all pregnant women a range of screening tests, including blood tests and ultrasound scans of your baby. Screening tests are also offered for babies soon after they are born so they can be given appropriate treatment as quickly as possible if needed.
Screening tests for you and your baby will be explained to you by your midwife when you see her for the first time. You will also be given information about them via a link on your mobile phone or as a leaflet if you prefer. This is also available in other languages, click here to view these, and in an easy read version for people with learning disabilities, click here.
You do not have to have any of the screening tests we offer, but it is important that you understand why they are being offered before you decide against them to make sure you are making a fully informed decision.
The Antenatal Clinic provides mums-to-be with care during their pregnancy. Here we monitor your health during pregnancy, as well as the health and development of your baby. We can also help predict any possible complications with your pregnancy or birth so we can take care to avoid or treat them.
The Antenatal Clinic provides mums-to-be with care during their pregnancy.
Here we monitor your health during pregnancy, as well as the health and development of your baby. We can also help predict any possible complications with your pregnancy or birth so we can take care to avoid or treat them.
Our Maternity Outpatient Department runs a number of clinics for women during and after pregnancy. Please use the links on the left hand side to find out more about the different services available.
Our Maternity Outpatient Department runs a number of clinics for women during and after pregnancy. Please use the links on the left hand side to find out more about the different services available.
The experience or perception of birth is a unique, natural and personal journey. It is not defined by style or type of birth. Some women (or partners) may require a reflective discussion of events surrounding labour and birth which can help bring some clarity, understanding and hopefully resolve any unanswered questions.
The experience or perception of birth is a unique, natural and personal journey. It is not defined by style or type of birth.
Some women (or partners) may require a reflective discussion of events surrounding labour and birth which can help bring some clarity, understanding and hopefully resolve any unanswered questions.