Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust - Walsall Manor Hospital and Community Health

05/09/2025

Wellness rounds across two Black Country hospitals that have implemented the Martha’s Rule initiative have helped reduce numbers of deteriorating patients and will be highlighted next week at a visit by national experts from NHS England.

Martha’s Rule Call for Concern was launched by Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust on 4 November, across all adult inpatient areas at Walsall Manor Hospital, followed by Paediatrics on 31 July.

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Wellness rounds across two Black Country hospitals that have implemented the Martha’s Rule initiative have helped reduce numbers of deteriorating patients and will be highlighted next week at a visit by national experts from NHS England.Martha Mills, who would have been 18 years old yesterday (Thu...

29/08/2025

A huge thank you to Well Wishers, Deena and her colleagues at UPS, our School Nursing Team and Our Walsall for making a special seaside day out possible for 15 young carers! 🏖

Thanks to their kindness and teamwork, these incredible young people enjoyed a well-deserved break filled with laughter, sea air and unforgettable memories 💙

29/08/2025

🙏 Thank you for joining us on our the Infant Feeding Team.

If you, a friend, or a family member needs support with infant feeding, the team is here to help. You can get in touch in the following ways:

📞 Direct contact:
01922 605248 (Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm, except bank holidays)

📞 Health Visiting Service – Single Point of Access:
01922 603074 or text 07520 634909 (please include your baby’s name, date of birth, NHS number, and a brief description of your concern)

📞 National Breastfeeding Helpline:
0300 100 0212 – This helpline is available 24/7 if you need breastfeeding information or support outside normal working hours, including weekends and bank holidays

📲 Stay connected
Follow the team on social media for the latest tips, advice and local events:
👉 Facebook: Walsall Health Visiting and School Nurse Service
👉 Facebook: Walsall Welcomes Breastfeeding
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👉 Instagram:

🔗 Find out more here: https://bit.ly/422ejtC

29/08/2025

🤱 As part of our series, Jo – one of our experienced Infant Feeding Practitioners – is sharing her top tips for breastfeeding at home.

Whether you’re just starting breastfeeding or facing a few bumps along the way, these practical, easy-to-follow tips are designed to help you feel more confident and supported, especially during those times when in-person help isn’t available.

Discover how to make feeding at home a little easier, one feed at a time 💙

29/08/2025

🤱 We’re the Walsall Breastfeeding Peer Support Group

This friendly group runs every week and offers mums a chance to get face-to-face support from our Infant Feeding Team and connect with other mums who are also breastfeeding.

📆 Every Friday
🕚 11am-12.30pm
📍 North Family Hub, 275 Blakenall Lane, Blakenall, WS3 1HJ

Whether you’re looking for advice, reassurance or just a friendly chat, the peer supporters are here to help 💬💕 You don’t need an appointment to attend – just drop in!

29/08/2025

We’re Jo, one of our Infant Feeding Practitioners. She’s based at Brace Street Health Centre in Walsall every Friday.

Jo supports families through the Infant Feeding Team clinic, helping parents like Suraya – a mum-of-two – and her baby son Yusuf, who was born in July 👶

Suraya had been experiencing pain while feeding, and Jo suspected a possible tongue-tie. She’s now arranged a specialist appointment so it can be assessed and treated 🩺

💬 Suraya said: “The support I’ve received from the team has been great. You only get a little help postnatally, so having this service means a lot. I’ve been given lots of tips and advice to help at home. My advice to other mums is: don’t sit with the pain – feeding should be pain free. Reach out to your Infant Feeding Team for support.” 🤱💕

29/08/2025

👋 Say hello to our amazing Infant Feeding Team, which we’re spending the day with as part of

Meet our friendly staff:

💙 Kelly Rutter – Infant Feeding Practitioner
💙 Joanne Clarke – Infant Feeding Practitioner (BFIqP)
💙 Liz Doble – Infant Feeding Health Visitor
💙 Tanya Bull – Infant Feeding Health Visitor and Tongue-tie Practitioner

This dedicated team supports Walsall’s 0-19 health visiting service, offering expert guidance on:

Breastfeeding support and protection 🤱
Building loving parent-infant relationships 💕
Safely introducing solid foods 🍎
Supporting families who choose to formula feed 👶
Running Walsall’s Nurse-led tongue-tie service 👅🩺
And much more.

It plays a vital role in giving babies across Walsall a healthy, confident start in life.

28/08/2025

📅 Coming tomorrow (Friday 29 August): we’re going the Infant Feeding Team 🤱

This dedicated service offers specialist infant feeding support as part of Walsall’s 0-19 health visiting service, helping families give their babies the best start in life.

We can’t wait to shine a spotlight on the team and the incredible work it does every day 💙

28/08/2025

🎉 Congratulations to Dr Siddharth Sharma, Consultant in Intensive Care – winner of August’s Celebrating Colleagues Award at Walsall Healthcare! 🏆

He was nominated by his colleague Dr Atul Garg, Consultant in Anaesthetics (Intensive Care).

Dr Sharma was recognised for his compassionate, collaborative approach to patient care – working with staff across a range of specialities – and for his dedication to improving patient outcomes on the hospital’s Intensive Care Unit.

Whether supporting the implementation of Martha’s Rule, teaching junior doctors, or looking at new ways of working, he is known for his calm, thorough approach – and for being a supportive team member.

He’s described as a “fantastic colleague” and an “all-round gem.” 👏

📝 Know someone who goes above and beyond? Nominations open on 1 September and close at 5pm on 10 September: https://bit.ly/45KwlTY

23/08/2025

🎤 What do YOU think research is?

We asked visitors at today, and the answers were interesting, thoughtful, and honest! 🌈

🎥 Watch to find out what research means to them👇

For more info, please email our FORCE Team at:
📧 walsall.research1@nhs.net
📞 01922 721172 ext. 5790

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23/08/2025

Our friendly Sexual Health Team is at Walsall Pride - official today.

Pop by to have a confidential chat about anything you like.

And find out if PrEP is right for you - a pill that can stop you getting HIV.

Plus some freebies to help you enjoy a safe festival.

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22/08/2025

J is for Joints

Join our physio Chris, as he shares simple tips to keep your joints healthy, strong, and moving with ease.