Press Releases 2010
December 2010
Health Through Warmth Celebrates Ten Years of Success npower's Health Through Warmth scheme celebrated its tenth anniversary thus month following a decade of success during which more than 62,500 referrals have been recevied.
City's Hair Salons Mix Style with Safety this Christmas Wolverhampton's hair stylists are making the Christmas party season a cut above by helping their customers plan for a safe journey home at the end of a night out.
Walk off Christmas Dinner on Boxing Day People can work off the excesses of Chrstmas Day with a brisk walk around the outskirts of Perton on Boxing Day.
Have Your Say on Alcohol Treatment Services People in Wolverhampton can find out about plans for new alcohol treatment services in the city at a consultation event next week.
Revellers Urged to Keep it Safe this Christmas An innovative campaign to keep revellers safe in Wolverhampton during the Christmas party season begins tonight (Thursday December 9, 2010).
Food Dudes Scheme to Continue in City Wolverhampton's pioneering Food Dudes scheme to encourage school children to eat more fruit and vegetables is set to continue for a further two years.
Festive Fun for Walkers Santa will be joining walkers in Wolverhampton on three festive health walks in the city next week.
PCT up for National Award Using art to improve health and wellbeing has led to Wolverhampton City Primary Care Trust being shortlisted for another national award
Local artist donates sculpture to hospital A wooden sculpture is to be presented to West Park Rehabilitation Hospital's patient and carer experience group on Monday, December 6.
Wolves Star Leads Festive Walk Former Wolves goalkeeper Matt Murray is urging people in Wolverhampton to don their Santa hats and join him in a festive walk around the city's West Park next week.
Christmas Carols at City Health Centres Visitors to Wolverhampton's West Park Rehabilitation Hospital and two local health centres are in for some festive cheer next week when children form two city schools drop by to sing a selection of their favourite Christmas carols.
November 2010
New Youth Gym opens at Leisure Centre Youngsters can now get fit in their own gym which officially opened at Bilston Leisure Centre today, November 25.
Staff Get on Their Bikes for Charity A trio of big-hearted cyclists from Wolverhampton City Primary Care Trust are setting off on a marathon 135 mile bike ride this weekend to raise thousands of pounds for cardiac patients.
PCT Receives Prestigious Safety Award Wolverhampton City Primary Care Trust has been given an internationally celebrated health and safety accolade at an inspiring ceremony at Lincoln's Inn, London.
Drug Users in CIty Urged to be on Alert Health services in Wolverhampton have issued an important alert to drug users about the potential dangers of contaminated heroin in circulation in the city.
Service for Young with Learning Disabilities One of Best in UK Wolverhampton's specialist learning disability service for children and teenagers has become only the second in the UK to be awarded accreditation by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
Awards Scoop for PCT Improving working practices to continue the fight against healthcare acquired infections and using art to improve health and wellbeing has scooped Wolverhampton City Primary Care Trust two more national awards.
Chairman Checks Out New Dental Practice The chairman of Wolverhampton City Primary Care Trust will be checking out a new dental practice in Bilston at its official opening next Monday (November 15).
Care Quality Commission Assesses Penn Hospital Wolverhampton City Primary Care Trust has agreed to review a number of working practices at Penn Hospital for mental health following a new style assessment by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
National Award for Local Continence Service Wolverhampton's continence service has won a national prestigious award for quality and great team working.
Warming Winter Walks for Residents with a Disability A weekly walk in the picturesque surroundings of Wolverhampton's West Park is encouraging residents with a disability or mental health need to improve their health and wellbeing.
Hospital Art Project Shortlisted for Award A creative project to brighten up wards at a Wolverhampton hospital with photographs by local art sutdents has been shortlisted for a top national award.
Patients Take Control of Their Health A free course to help local people with long-term health problems manage their condition better starts in Wolverhamptonnext week and there are still a few places left.
October 2010
Health Worker Retires After 33 Years A trip to New Zealand to visit the two-year-old granddaughter she has never met is top of the list for a Wolverhampton health worker who retires this week after over 33 years service with the NHS in the city.
Week of Activities for Disabled Residents A week of activities aimed at people with a learning disability conculdes on Friday (October 29) with a walk around Phoneix Park, and a chance to use the Blakenhall park's outdoor gym.
Patients Learn to Manage their Health Condition People with long-term health problems can learn to help self-manage their health condition by attending free courses starting in Wolverhampton next month.
Wolverhampton Shopping Centre Hosts Celebration of Living Well Two projects in Wolverhampton, as part of Living Well West Midlands, a Big Lottery funded potfolio, will be celebrating their success on Friday, October 29 at the Mander Shopping Centre in the heart of Wolverhampton
Exercise Scheme Walks Away with Award Wolverhampton's popular Walking for Health scheme has scooped a Black Country award for its efforts to improve the health of local people by encouraging them to take more exercise.
Boost Mental Health with a Walk Walkers in Wolverhampton can find out how exercise can improve mental health and wellbeing by joining in a mood-boosting quiz trail around West Park on Thursday, October 14.
City's Thank You to Health and Social Care Workers A special celebration is to be held in Wolverhampton later this month to acknowledge the tireless efforts of staff from health and social care services in the city.
Chairman of Audit and Governance Committee for PCT Surrinder Kalirai has been appointed chairman of the audit and governance committee of Wolverhampton City Primary Care Trust.
Flu Jab Campaign Launches in Wolverhampton A campaign to immunise 35,000 people against flu gets underway in GP practices across Wolverhampton this month and will run until the end of March 2011.
Third Round for Keep it Safe Campaign Wolverhampton's innovative Keep it Safe campaign which aims to keep revellers in the city centre safe over the festive season will be run again this Christmas after figures from last year showed it led to a dramatic fall in violent crime, ambulance call-outs and alcohol-fuelled hospital attendances.
New Campaign in Wolverhampton Wiil Warn People About the Early Signs of Lung Cancer A new campaign that will warn people in Wolverhampton about the early signs of lung cancer and encourage them to get checked out by their GP will be launched in the city in January next year.
Find Out More About New Health Centre People can find out more about a new health centre in Heath Town on Wednesday evening (October 6).
September 2010
Focusing on Health in the City Details of the new GP out-of-hours service in Wolverhampton, the importance of MMR vaccination and the success of a tele-healthcare initiative that avoids people being unnecessarily admitted to hospital, are featured in the latest issue of Health Focus.
Update on Health and Care Developments Wolverhampton City Primary Care Trust remains committed to its plans to deliver care closer to where people live - and a number of highly successful developments have opened in the city since 2006.
Wolverhampton Best in West Midlands for World Class Commissioning Wolverhampton City Primary Care Trust has been raked as highest in the West Midlands for its work on ground breaking health programmes designed to deliver significant benefits for local people.
Royal College of Nursing Chief Praises Community Services in Wolverhampton Community nursing services in Wolverhampton have been praised by the chief executive of the Royal College of Nursing follwoing a recent visit to the city.
National Recognition for PCT Services Two services at Wolverhampton City Primary Care Trust have been recognised in national awards schemes.
Free Patient Self-Management Course People with long-term health problems can learn to help self-manage their health condition by attending an Expert Pateint Programme starting in Wolverhampton this week.
New Dental Practices help to Fill Gap in Access to NHS Services The first of two new dental practices opens in Wolverhampton next week - improving access to dental care for thousands of NHS patients.
Free Blood Pressure Checks in Know Your Numbers! Week Wolverhampton residents can get a free, quick and easy blood pressure check when the city's pharmacies take part in Know Your Numbers! Week, from September 13-19.
Free Health Walk for Residents with a Disability A weekly walk in the picturesque surroundings of Wolverhampton's premier park is helping people with a disability to remain healthy.
Plans for Health & Social Care Developments Revised Pressure on public sector finances and planned national changes to the NHS have led to Wolverhampton City Council and Wolverhampton City Primary Care Trust revising plans for the development of new health and social care facilities in the city.
Find out about free school meals Parents can find out about an unique scheme which has served up hundreds of thousands of free meals to Wolverhampton pupils.
August 2010
Free swimming programme extended A free swimming programme for youngsters and older people in Wolverhampton is to be extended until the end of March 2011.
Royal College of Nursing Chief to look at services in Wolverhampton Wolverhampton will be showcasing its community nursing services this week when the chief executive of the Royal College of Nurisng visits the city.
Free Patient Self-management Courses Peole with long-term health problems can learn to help self-manage their health condition by attending an expert patient programme next month.
New Chairman for Wolverhampton City Primary Care Trust Jim Oatridge, OBE, has been appointed chairman of Wolverhampton City Primary Care Trust.
Getting out of the House study Stroke patients in Wolverhampton are being offered the chance to take part in an important national study aimed at improving their rehabilitation.
New gyms help people get fit in the great outdoors A network of outdoors gyms around Wolverhampton is proving a hit with the public.
Who ate all the pies? Not Wolverhampton's Football Fans According to an online survey from NHS Choicesm Wolverhampton has some of the healthiest supporters in the premiership. The survey showed that over half (53 per cent) of Wolves fans are of a healthy weight and 83 per cent drink alcohol within the recommended daily limits.
Chief Executive becomes a Doctor The chief executive of Wolverhampton City Primary Care Trust is to be given an honorary doctorate for his considerable contribution to the provision of health and well-being in the region.
Parents Urged to Ensure Immunisation Up-to-Date Parents in Wolverhampton are being urged to ensure they and their children are fully vaccinated against measles, mumps and rubella after several confirmed cases of measles among adults and children in the city and across the UK.
Best Foot Forward for New Health Walk A new health walk kicks off in East Park next week to encourage people in the area to take more exercise.
New Health Service Chairman for Wolverhampton The new chairman of the Royal Wolverhampton Hospitals NHS Trust is well known local health chief Barry Picken
Chance to Comment on Strategy for Mental Health Services A series of public meetings are being held in Wolverhampton to enable local people to comment on proposed changes to mental health services in the city.
Health Walkers Help Hospice Health walkers in Wolverhampton put their best foot forward and raised over £400 for the city's Compton Hospice.
Waterloo and Dancing Queens at West Park Hospital The garden at West Park Rehabilitation Hospital will be rocking to the sounds of ABBA on Wednesday, August 4 when staff stage the latest in a series of social activities for patients and their visitors.
July 2010
Update on LIFT programme The Government's aspiration to deliver care closer to home, though the type of developments we have planned for the city, is reinforced by the proposals in the White Paper. PCT successor organisations, including GPs, will ensure continuity for the plans that have already been agreed.
Thousands of Youngsters Enjoy the Taste of Free School Meals Hundreds of thousands of extra free school meals were served up to Wolverhampton pupils through a unique pilot scheme.
Free swimming programme extended until August 31 Free swimming for youngsters and older people will continue to be offered in Wolverhampton's leisure centres until the end of August.
Last chance to join free health course There are still places available on two free courses in Wolverhampton that help people with long-term health problems learn to self manage their condition.
Pupils Get Fruity with Wolfie Wolves mascot Wolfie will be tucking into tasty fruit and vegetables with local schoolchildren during a week-long celebration of a healthy eating scheme in Wolverhampton next week (July 12 onwards).
Successful year for Primary Care Trust The opening of four new GP practices and a second walk-in centre for minor ailments was one of Wolverhampton City Primary Care Trust's most important successes in 2009/10.
One City event gears up for weekend Free blood pressure checks, body mass index (BMI) readings and healthy lifestyle advice are on offer at the City Show in West Park this week, July 10 and 11.
PCT publishes first Patient Experience report the first report into the experience of patients using services provided by Wolverhampton City Primary Care Trust has been published.
Strategy for Mental Health Services goes out to public consultation A three-month public consultation exercise launches later this month on changes to mental health services in Wolverhampton to make them more responsive to the needs of local people.
Art Attack at Site of New Centre A community mural on the theme of healthy lifestyles is set to brighten up the hoardings around the construction site of a new health centre in Heath Town
Domestic Violence gets shown the Red Card An innovative campaign aimed at combatting domestic violence during the World up has already been hailed a success.
June 2010
Hundreds enjoy Disability Week activities A week of activities being held to mark this year's Learning Disability Week proved a great success, with more than 400 people taking part.
Day Service for Older People Set to Move A day service for older peole with mental health needs is set to move locations in Wolverhampton.
Walkers Step it Up for Charity Walkers in Wolverhampton are being urged to put their best foot forward in a sponsored walk to raise funds for Compton Hospice.
City Homes Receive Latest City News More than 100,000 households in Wolverhampton are to receive a free copy of 'Have Your Say' a special newsletter on the progress of the city's Community Plan.
Health Summit in the City Healthcare for young people, the safety and quality of services and personalised care to meet people's needs are up for discussion at a major health summit in Wolverhampton next month.
Celebrating National Breastfeeding Week The West Midlands is hosting its annual regional event to celebrate National Breastfeeding Week. The free event aims to highlight the benefits of breastfeeding and sources of support available to all families.
Learning Disability Week Marked by Series of Events A host of events, culminating in an outdoor aerobics session at West Park, are being held to mark this year's Learning Disability Week.
Wise Up to Prevent Slips Trips and Falls Older people in Wolverhampton can find out how to reduce their risk of slips, trips and falls at an event in the city next week.
Celebrate Summer with a Stroll Walkers in Wolverhampton will be be donning sun hats and celbrating the arrival of summer on a health walk in the city next week.
Day Raises Awareness of Benefits of Breastfeeding A special open day is being helf at Wolverhampton Art Gallery next week to raise awareness of the benefits of breastfeeding.
West Park Hospital Hits the Beach The day hospital and garden at West Park Rehabilitation Hospital will be transformed into an end of the pier party on Wednesday, June 16 when staff stage the latest event in a series of themed days
Community Centre Showcases Services with Open Day Ashmore Park Community Centre will be showcasing the activities it provides at a special open day tomorrow (Tuesday, June 15)
Keep it Safe Returns for World Cup An innovative campaign which has slashed Christmas drink-fuelled violence and anti-social behaviour in Wolverhampton is to return for the duration of the World Cup.
PCT Staff Go to New Heights More than 10 staff from Wolverhampton City Primary Care Trust are abseiling down the tallest building in the city this weekend to raise funds for charity.
Tackling Wolverhampton's Heavyweight Problem Up to 360 overweight children a year have the chance to improve their lifestyle thanks to an innovative partnership scheme commissionned by Wolverhampton City Primary Care Trust
Exhibition Charts History of West Park Rehabilitation Hospital The history of West Park Rehabilitation Hospital in Wolverhampton has been brought to life in a new exhibition showcasing a collection of old photographs and storyboards produced by two local historians.
May 2010
Health and History Walk in Blakenhall People interested in finding out more about the Blakenhall area of Wolverhampton can join in a series of health and history walks this summer.
Over 50s Fitness Class Launched at Community Centre A new programme of exercise classes developed in Ashmore Park Community Centre aimed at the over 50s has proved a hit.
Exhibition Highlights Benefits of Breastfeeding A new art exhibition is looking to show people that babies being breastfed is a normal activity and part of daily life.
Improved Service for Dermatology Patients An NHS dermatology service in Wolverhampton is being expanded this summer so that more people can get treatment for their skin conditions close to where they live.
Focusing on Health in the City Proposals to transform the management of local healthcare services, a fall in teenage pregnancy rates and art used as therapy in mental health, are featured in theis month's issue of Health Focus.
PCT Duo up for Award Two members of staff from Wolverhampton City Primary Care Trust's facilities department are celebrating after being shortlisted for an award by the Health Estates and Facilities Management Association.
Food Dudes Snap up Major National Award A pioneering healthy eating scheme for school children in Wolverhampton has beaten tough national competition to win the prestigious Chief Medical Officer's public health gold medal.
Walkers Step Back in History Walkers can take a step back in history and join in the Anglo Saxon tradition of 'beating the bounds' on a five mile health walk in the All Saints area of Wolverhampton later this month.
Clean Bill of Health for City's Community Health Buildings The green credentials of Wolverhampton's community hospitals and health centres have been given a thorough check-up thanks to a new partnership.
Patients Take Control of Their Health People with long-term health problems can learn to help self-manage their condition by attending free courses starting in Wolverhampton this month.
Hop on the Bus and Join in a Health Walk People wanting to get fit are being encouraged to hop on the bus and join in a series of free country walks organised by the city's Walking for Health scheme this summer.
Stroke Patients to get a Buddy Some people in Wolverhampton who have suffered a stroke are toi get a 'buddy' to help them adapt to their new situation and encourage them to work towards the best possible recovery.
Local Hospital wins National Award West Park Rehabilitation Hospital in Wolverhampton is celebrating after scooping a national award for improving supplies of drinking water for patients.
Reduce the Risk of Heart Disease and Strokes Free blood pressure tests, pulse rate checks, blood sugar readins and lifestyle advice are on offer at a series of roadshows being held this month to raise awareness of the causes of coronary heart disease and strokes.
April 2010
Case of TB at Hospital A member of staff at West Park Rehabilitaiton Hospital in Wolverhampton has been diagnosed with tuberculosis and - as a precautionary measure - patients who might have come into contact are being offered screening.
March 2010
World Cup fans urged to have Swine Flu vaccine Football fans travelling to the World Cup in South Africa this summer are being urged to be vaccinated against swine flu before they go.
Faster, safer care across Wolverhampton - and beyond Wolverhampton City Primary Care Trust is this week mailing out information to all residents over the age of 15-and-a-half about the new national Summary Care Record scheme - a secure electronic record of personal health information.
Transforming Community Services - the next step The prefered options for transforming the management of community healthcare services across the city have been agreed by the board members of Wolverhampton City Primary Care Trust.
PCT announces next year's budget Wolverhampton City Primary Care Trust has announced its budget for 2010/11 - and its financial plan for the four year period until 2013/14.
PCT Registration with Care Quality Commission Wolverhampton City Primary Care Trust has been given a licence to provide health services under a new, tougher system for regulating standards in the NHS.
Egg-citing Fun for Easter Families in Wolverhampton are being encouraged to put their best foot forward and join in an egg-citing Easter trail around Graiseley Park.
Young People 'THINK' About Sexual Health Wolverhampton's contraception and sexual health service has been given a new name to make it more appealling to young people.
Raising Awareness of TB Wolverhampton's TB team will be out and about next week as part of local events to mark national Tuberculosis Awareness Week.
Local Service Guide delivered to Homes Information on finding a GP or dentist, how public money is spent on health and care services in Wolverhampton and how to get the right treatment for health problems is all in the latest Local Services Guide being distributed to all homes in the city next week.
Parents Reminded to Have Children Vaccinated Against Swine Flu Parents in Wolverhampton are being reminded of the importance of having their young children vaccinated against swine flu.
New Website is a Hit Visitors to Wolverhampton Citizens Advice Bureau's website can now get more information on the services it provides at the touch of a button - thanks to staff from Wolverhampton City Primary Care Trust.
City's Care Homes Rewarded for Hygiene Standards A total of 65 care homes in Wolverhampton are to receive special awards next week for achieving at least 80 per centre in an audit of infection prevention standards.
Car wash raises funds for Burns Unit Big-hearted staff at Wolverhampton City Primary Care Trust rolled up their sleeves and washed scores of cars to raise £700 to help burns victims at a Midlands hospital.
Pupils' Artwork is a Glass Act An innovative piece of glasswork depicting important health messages, created by pupils at a Wolverhampton secondary school, will be unveiled on Friday, March 12.
Hospital Celebrates St Patrick's Day Patients and staff at West Park Rehabilitation Hospital will be listening to the sound of tapping toes at an Irish-themed event on St Patrick's Day, Wednesday, March 17.
Transforming Community Services Statement from Jon Crockett, chief executive, Wolverhampton City Primary Care Trust.
Young People Urged to Return Chlamydia Self-Test Kits Health staff in Wolverhampton are urginf the city's young people to use and return the Chlamydia self-testing kits they recently received so the sample can be analysed.
Escalation Strategy Developed Wolverhampton City Primary Care Trust has drawn up plans for supporting the city's GP practices should a pandemic be declared.
Community Pharmacies Play Role in Tackling Health Challenges Wolverhampton's community pharamcists prescribe and dispense 13,850 items every working day, and in a year undertake more than 7,200 reviews of patients' medication and provide a minor ailments service to almost 7,800 people.
GP Out Of Hours Service in Wolverhampton Wolverhampton City Primary Care Trust has reveiwed the recommendations of a recent national report on GP out of hours services to ensure that local arrangemetns are robust and that a new contract due to be awarded this autumn when the the current contract expires will meet all Department of Health requirements.
Feb 2010
Healthy Living Scheme is Keeping People Young at Heart Most people approaching their ninth decade could be forgiven for wanting to take it easy.
NHS on the Buses The NHS in Wolverhampton is going on the buses today, February 22, to raise awareness of the importance of knowing your NHS number.
Event aims to help Older People boost their Health & Wellbeing Wolverhampton's NHS health services are taking part in a multi-agency health and wellbeing event aimed at helping older people in Blakenhall improve the quality of their lives and find out about local services.
Thousands of Free Tasty Teats Served Up in Schools Thousands more tasty school meals have been served up for free in Wolverhampton schools thanks to a unique pilot project.
Extended Opening Times at City's Addiction Services Opening times at Wolverhampton's addiction service have been extended after feedback from service users.
Find Out More About New Health and Social Care Centres People can find out more about plans for new health and social care services in Wolverhampton at a series of open days later this month
New Gym Facilities Proving a Hit at Graiseley Graiseley Healthy Living centre's new £150,000 gym facilities have proved a hit with visitors.
Whatever Your Reasons It's Your Choice DId you know that for the past couple of years, if your GP refers you to hospital you are able to choose to go anywhere in England where your care is funded by the NHS?
January 2010
Parents Offered a Helping Hand Help is at hand for parents in Wolverhampton who feel they would benefit from some support to raise their child.
Find Out About PCT's Plans at Health Panels People in Wolverhampton can find out more about plans for health services in their area at a series of meetings being held across the city in the next few weeks.
Still Time to Comment on NHS Constitution People still have over a week to make comments on proposed new rights under the NHS Constitution
Wolverhampton Dental Campaign to Raise Awareness of NHS Dentists A new campaign launches in Wolverhampton on February 1, to raise public awareness of the number of NHS dentists in the city and the services they offer.
Walk Your Way to Better Health People in Wolverhampton can take the first steps to better health in 2010 by taking part in free weekly walks in the city.
Patients take control of their health People with long-term health problems can become 'experts' in their own condition by attending a free coursein Wolverhampton starting next month.
Raising awareness of Chlamydia through self-testing Wolverhampton City Primary Care Trust is posting the city's 25,000 18-24 year olds a self-testing kit for Chlamydia - the most common sexually-transmitted infection among young people in England.
New gym facilities unveiled at Graiseley New gym facilities costing £150,000 have been unveiled at Graiseley Community Healthy Living Centre
Take Extra Precuations Now to Keep Warm and Well The Department of Health is urging people in all areas of the country to protect themselves against the risks faces suring this period of cold weather.
