Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Charity

12/03/2026

From Life-Saving Moment to London Marathon Finish Line: Local Dad Running for Worcestershire Maternity Services

Ollie Betteridge is currently preparing to take on the 2026 London Marathon in support of our Hold the Moment – Maternity Appeal, pledging to raise £3,000 in gratitude for the maternity teams at Worcestershire Royal Hospital, who saved the lives of both his wife and daughter five years ago.

We are delighted to have Ollie running for us and raising funds for Maternity Services in support of Hold the Moment – Maternity Appeal.

With thanks to generous community fundraising, public donations and grants from the William A Cadbury Charitable Trust, Morrisons Foundation and The Eveson Trust the appeal has already funded:

💙 Supporting the extension to the maternity bereavement suite at Worcestershire Royal Hospital, creating a new space for families to include a dedicated memory-making room where families can create lasting memories with dignity and care

💙 21 buddy beds for the Lavender postnatal ward meaning partners can stay close, stay involved, and be rested enough to support

💙 Nine jaundice meters for our Community and Continuity of Care teams, helping midwives to take accurate, non-invasive jaundice readings and give an immediate answer to anxious new parents

Local runner Ollie is determined to help bring in funds for the appeal – because for his family, the impact of Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust maternity services could not be more profound.

During his wife’s labour, what began as a normal birth rapidly become life-threatening. Ollie shared:

“One moment everything felt fine, and the next I was being told that if they didn’t act immediately, I could lose them both. It was terrifying – but the calm and incredible skills of the team reassured me. Working seamlessly together, and moments later, our little girl was safely in my arms.”

“If it wasn’t for them, I wouldn’t have the two most important people in my life with me today. Running the London Marathon has always been on my bucket list, but running to raise funds and give back to the people who saved my family makes it truly meaningful”

If you’d like to support Ollie and help reach his £3,000 target, you can donate via Ollie’s JustGiving page: https://www.justgiving.com/page/ollies-maternity-london-mara

Every donation, big or small will truly help families at life’s most powerful and precious moments 💙

10/03/2026

Ever wondered what your local hospital charity does?

08/03/2026

On Sunday 8 March, the nation comes together for the COVID-19 Day of Reflection, a moment shaped by unity, compassion and shared experience.

Six years on, families, communities and the NHS workforce continue to feel the impact of the pandemic in different ways.

This day is a chance for us all to remember and commemorate those who lost their lives during the pandemic and honour the work of health and social care staff, frontline workers, researchers and all those who volunteered and showed acts of kindness during this unprecedented time.

05/03/2026

Join our Pen Y Fan Horseshoe Sunset Adventure!

Take on the stunning Pen Y Fan Horseshoe trek in the beautiful Brecon Beacons, tackling Corn Du, Pen Y Fan, and Cribyn to reach the summit and witness a breathtaking sunset. Covering 15 km over roughly 6 hours, this rewarding hike offers unforgettable views and an incredible atmosphere - all while raising funds for Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Charity.

This fully guided evening adventure is the perfect opportunity to challenge yourself and enjoy the great outdoors under the expert guidance of Sky Blue Adventures. So, dust off your walking boots, start fundraising, and embark on this exhilarating experience!

We’re asking each participant to raise a minimum of £300 in sponsorship, which also covers your entry fee. You can choose to support any area of Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust - just let us know which matters most to you.

Why not gather a group of colleagues or friends, or take on the challenge solo?
Will we see you on the Brecon Beacons this June?

03/03/2026

Would you be interested in taking part?

If so make sure to call in to Redditch MMA find out more and register your place for the upcoming charity fight night in aid of the Neonatal Unit at Worcestershire Royal Hospital 🥊

02/03/2026

🔌 23861 charges when they where needed the most
🔌 8469 hours of plugged in devices
🔌 1037 devices plugged in a month
🔌 £0 to charge up

All thanks to the free to use charging station found in the Emergency Department at Worcestershire Royal Hospital ✨

Funded thanks to your support 💙

27/02/2026

Unlucky for some but not for our 13 lucky lottery winners! 🍀

Last Saturday saw 13 winners for our weekly lottery, the largest amount of winners we have had in a single week so far🤩

Our weekly charity lottery see's draws each Saturday with players support helping to bring big changes across your local hospitals; from additional medical equipment, NHS staff development and wellbeing initiatives to helping to make environments and experiences that bit more comfortable for all.

To find out more please see our website here:

Your weekly lottery funds a variety of projects across your hospitals that improve patient care and experience, enhance clinical spaces, provide additional medical equipment and support our staff.

26/02/2026

We are delighted to have been nominated for a Sterling Award in the category Amazing Charity of the Year! ✨💙✨

The award recognises a charity making a measurable difference and impact to the community it serves, it's brilliant to have been shortlisted for the award and wonderful to be in such good company with fellow charities.

Thank you to Sterling and we can't wait to celebrate 15 years of Sterling Network Groups with you tonight!

25/02/2026

Join our Pen Y Fan Horseshoe Sunset Adventure this June! 🌄

Take on the stunning Pen Y Fan Horseshoe trek on 27 June in the beautiful Brecon Beacons, tackling Corn Du, Pen Y Fan, and Cribyn to reach the summit and witness a breathtaking sunset 🌅

This fully guided evening adventure is the perfect opportunity to challenge yourself and enjoy the great outdoors 🥾🥾

Will we see you on the Brecon Beacons this June? 🗻

Find out more here: https://wahcharity.org/pen-y-fan-horseshoe

24/02/2026

Your support makes a real difference for patients, thank you 💙

Recently your gifts have helped to fund a rambleguard system, radio and dementia friendly clocks for the Pathway Discharge Unit at Worcestershire Royal Hospital!

The rambleguard system helps to keep patients safer from falls as the discreet and comfortable alarm system notifies staff of patient’s movements, offering patients and their loved one’s comfort in knowing aid and monitoring is readily available. 🏥

Sometimes the smallest things make a big difference for patients’ comfort, being able to tell the time and date easily when in hospital can help patients to feel more at ease, the friendly yellow screens also allow for more accessibility in independently reading the clocks faces. 🕘

Being able to hear news, listen to songs and play along with radio quizzes helps to bring comfort, distraction and a link to the world for patients, nursing staff say that being able to turn of the radio boosts mood across the unit offering respite and engagement for all. 📻

22/02/2026

From Life-Saving Moment to London Marathon Finish Line: Local Dad Running for Worcestershire Maternity Services

Ollie Betteridge is currently preparing to take on the 2026 London Marathon in support of our Hold the Moment – Maternity Appeal, pledging to raise £3,000 in gratitude for the maternity teams at Worcestershire Royal Hospital, who saved the lives of both his wife and daughter five years ago.

With thanks to generous community fundraising, public donations and grants from the William A Cadbury Charitable Trust, Morrisons Foundation and The Eveson Trust, the appeal has funded:

💙 Supporting the extension to the maternity bereavement suite at Worcestershire Royal Hospital, creating a new space for families to include a dedicated memory-making room where families can create lasting memories with dignity and care.

💙 21 buddy beds for the Lavender postnatal ward meaning partners can stay close, stay involved, and be rested enough to support.

💙 Nine jaundice meters for our Community and Continuity of Care teams, helping midwives to take accurate, non-invasive jaundice readings and give an immediate answer to anxious new parents

Local runner Ollie is determined to help bring in funds for the appeal – because for his family, the impact of Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust maternity services could not be more profound.

If you’d like to support Ollie and help reach his £3,000 target, you can donate via Ollie’s JustGiving page: https://www.justgiving.com/page/ollies-maternity-london-mara

Every donation, big or small will truly help families at life’s most powerful and precious moments.