Acute heart failure nurse specialist's new email address. The acute heart failure nurse specialist’s email address has been changed to [email protected]. For more information, you can visit the heart failure specialist connect page....

What does it mean to be Immunocompromised? Immunosuppression is a reduction of the activation or effectiveness of the immune system. A person who is undergoing immunosuppression, or whose immune system is weak for some other reasons is said to ...

New ‘red bag’ scheme for care home patients. Red Bag Sandwell is a new initiative, designed to help care home residents should they need to go into hospital, is launching this week. Care home residents who are part of the scheme, will be given th...

Health and safety in the workplace: Do you know your responsibilities as an employee? As an employer, employees are our most important and valuable resource. Our aim is to control any risks to your health and safety but we also need your help to do this. Did you know that as an employee...

Are you thinking about retiring? Are you thinking about retiring? This seminar guides you through the financial complexities of retirement in a clear and jargon free presentation. Whether you are planning to retire in the not too di...

Information for line managers: Supporting attendance to work over the festive period. Dear colleague, Firstly thank you to everyone who is working over Christmas and New Year to support our patients and colleagues. I know it’s a busy time for us all, so your dedication and hard work is ...

Latest edition of Heartbeat now online. The latest edition of Heartbeat is now available to view online. This edition of Heartbeat features the results of our inaugural welearn poster competition and generous donations that have helped our T...

When to use a Surgical Face Mask or FFP3 Respirator. Masks are necessary for serious infections spread by an airborne route – for example Tuberculosis or Flu. FFP3 masks must be individually fit tested on staff by someone trained to do so. You should ens...

Baggies’ players spread Christmas joy to the wards. Poorly patients at Sandwell Hospital were left delighted when West Bromwich Albion stars visited their bedsides to spread festive cheer. Head Coach Darren Moore, along with Harvey Barnes, Kyle Bartley,...

Cushman & Wakefield visit children's ward. Cushman & Wakefield visited our children’s wards at City Hospital of their community engagement programme throughout Christmas. The Birmingham based property consultancy helped the children getting int...