Press Releases 2008
December 2008
Help to Quit Smoking in 2009 Smokers with a New Year resolution to kick their habit in 2009 can get free help and advice from Wolverhampton's stop smoking service.
Health Trust Congratulates its Top Walkers Nine people who regularly take part in Wolverhampton's Walking for Health scheme have together clocked up more than 1,800 walks in the All Saints and Blakenhall area of the city during 2008.
Forty Santas Step Out in Style A sleigh-full of Santas will be striding out on a festoive walk around Wolverhampton's West Park on Wednesday, December 17.
Get the Right Treatment this Winter People in Wolverhampton are being encouraged to get the right treatment for their illness at the right time and in the right place this winter.
Help Yourself to Stay Safe and Healthy this Winter Health services are urging people to get the right treatment for their illness this winter.
Christmas Carols at City Health Centres Visitors to two Wolverhampton health centres are in for some festive cheer today when children from a local school drop by to sing a selection of their favourite Christmas carols.
Patients Score with Trip to Molineux Patients from Penn Hospital will get to see behind the scenes of Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club during a visit to the Molineux stadium.
PCT Lends Support to National Conference Wolverhampton City Primary Care Trust is lending its support to a national conference in the city this week.
Have Your Say on Health Plans People in Wolverhampton with heart disease, diabetes, arthritis and respiratory problems are being urged to have their say on future plans for managing their illness.
November 2008
Dr Carl Makes a Ward Round! Popular local historian Dr Carl Chinn will be making an unusual ward round this week to reminisce with patients at a Wolverhampton hospital about life in the Black Country in the 1930s and '40s.
NHS Websites join up to show the choices on offer Patients looking for information about the choices available for their healthcare will now be able to find it all on one NHS website.
Big Drink Debate reveals big drink problem in Wolverhampton Wolverhampton has admitted it has a drink problem, according to a survey complied as part of the Big Drink Debate campaign.
Cooking Up a Gem of an Idea Wolverhampton's prestigious Gem Centre is to continue its trailblazing service for children and young people with complex health needs by launching an innovative work experience scheme.
City Campaign for World Diabetes Day With around 14,000 people across Wolverhampton diagnosed with diabetes, a city-wide promotional campaign has been organised to mark World Diabetes Day later this month.
October 2008
New GP Practice and Walk-in Service for Low Hill A new GP-led health centre with a walk-in service for minor ailments is to open in Low Hill, Wolverhampton by April 2009.
Hands Up for Hygiene Children and young people attending the Gem Centre at Wednesfield on Wednesday, October 29 will get to meet the character Max and find out more about the importance of washing their hands.
Vaccination Against Cervical Cancer on Offer Young women in Wolverhampton can get a new vaccination - aimed at preventing cervical cancer in later life - at immunisation sessions being held in the city this week.
Wolverhampton Sustains Position in National Ratings Two years of good financial management has enabled Wolverhampton City Primary Care Trust to maintain the quality of its services to pateints - and it can now forge ahead with ambitious plans for healthcare in the city.
GP practices open for longer in Wolverhampton Patients in Wolverhampton get one of the best services in the Midlands region when it comes to accessing services at their GP practice.
Overseas Visitors to Tour Flagship Gem Centre Five Rotarians from Oklahoma and Kansas will pay a visit to Wolverhampton's pioneering centre for children and young people with complex health needs, on Wednesday, October 15.
City's Thank You to Health and Social Care Workers A special celebration is to be held in Wolverhampton later this month to mark the tireless efforts of staff from health and social care services in the city.
PCT Appoints New Director Wolverhampton City Primary Care Trust has appointed Mark Edwards as its director of children and family services.
Patients Become Experts people with long-term health problems can become 'experts' in their own condition by attending free courses starting in Wolverhampton in November
Support on Hand at Mental Health Day Event More than 30 support groups will be offering health and advice as World Mental Health Day is highlighted in Wolverhampton this week.
Clamping Down on Fraud in the NHS Wolverhampton City Primary Care Trust is supporting a national campaignthroughout October to clamp down on fraud in the National Health Service.
Have Your Say at Health Panels Local people will get the chance to influence health services in their area at a series of quarterly meetings being held across the city this month.
Banish Winter Blues with a Walk An evening health walk in Graiseley, Wolverhampton, has proved so popular with local people that organisers have altered the start time so it can continue through the autumn and winter.
Wolverhampton Patients Treated More Quickly People in Wolverhampton are getting appointments with hospital consultants and undergoing the treatment they need more quickly than they did a year ago, latest figures reveal.
September 2008
Walk-in Centre To Be Extended Opening hours are to be extended at Wolverhampton's NHS walk-in centre to improve access to local treatment for minor illnesses and injuries.
Health Staff Have Their Say Wolverhampton City Primary Care Trust is asking staff to give their views about their working lives, as part of the sixth national NHS staff survey.
Wolverhampton Scores Well in Major Review of Urgent and Emergency Care Wolverhampton has been named as one of the better performing primary care trusts in the country in a comprehensive review of urgent and emergency care.
Older People's Information in Demand Wolverhampton's over 50s are being encouraged to get the most out of life with the launch of an updated booklet full of information on activities and services available in the city.
Two More Non Executives Reappointed A chartered accountant and a business director have been reappointed as non executive directors of Wolverhampton City Primary Care Trust.
Scores of Youngsters Say Yes to Me, Me, Me! Almost 40 children and teenagers from across Wolverhampton have put their name down to get involved in shaping health, care and other services in the city provided for them.
School Girl Vaccinations Combat Cervical Cancer in Later Life Girls aged 12-13 in Wolverhampton are being offered a new vaccination aimed at preventing cases of cervical cancer in later life.
Improving Services for Local People Fifteen applicants have been shortlisted to present their plans to develop three new GP practices and a GP-led health centre in Wolverhampton.
Local People to have Say on National NHS Constitution Patients' rights are set to be published in a ground-breaking NHS Constitution which safeguards the future of Britain's health service.
Service for MS Patients in line for National Award An 'at-home' service that has revolutionised the treatment of people with multiple sclerosis has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award.
Non Executive Member Reappointed Local councillor Bob Jones has been reappointed as non executive member of the board of Wolverhampton City Primary Care Trust.
City Pharmacies Offer Free Blood Pressure Checks Pharmacies across Wolverhampton will be offering free blood pressure checks throughout the week September 8-14 as part of the Blood Pressure Association's Know Your Numbers! campaign.
Focusing on Health Local consultation on the new national draft NHS Constitution, the Secretary of State for Health's visit to Wolverhampton and the city's celebrations for the NHS's 60th birthday are featured in the September issue of Health Focus.
It's All About Me, Me, Me! Children and young people in Wolverhampton are being invited to a fun day on Saturday, September 13 to help shape health, care and other services provided to them.
Walk-in Centre Staff Run Out Medical staff from Wolverhampton City Primary Care Trust's Walk-in Centre will be under starter's orders this Sunday, September 7, when they take part in the Carver Wolverhampton marathon
Banish Monday Blues with Walk in the Park Wolverhampton City Primary Care Trust's award-winning Walking for Health scheme has introduced a third weekly stroll around Phoenix Park due to public demand.
August 2008
Hands Up for Hygiene! Children and young people attending the Gem Centre at Wednesfield are to get to meet the character Max and find out about the importance of washing their hands.
Wolverhampton's Forensic Mental Health Service on the Map A forensic liaison service that works with mentally-disorded ofenders from Wolverhampton is on the map after two members of the team presented a paper at a major international conference.
GP Practices Open for Longer in Wolverhampton Patients in Wolverhampton get one of the best services in the Midlands region when it comes to accessing services at their GP practice.
Wolverhampton Hospital Grows another Blooming Good Idea A special therapy garden to help patients recover after illness, is to be officially opened at West Park Rehabilitation Hospital on Friday, August 8.
July 2008
Secretary of State for Health Opens £Multi-Million Gem Centre The Secretary of State for Health, the Right Honourable Alan Johnson MP, has officially opened the Gem Centre for Children and Young People at Bentley Bridge, Wednesfield.
PCT Staff on the Button Staff from Wolverhampton City Primary Care Trust who have used information technology to improve services for local people have picked up a series of awards.
More Patients Urged to Take Up Offer of Repeat Vaccination A total of 33% of children and young people up to the age of 21 who were invited to have a repeat vaccination in an immunisation recall exercise in Wolverhampton, have taken up the offer.
PCT Approved to use Two Ticks - Again! Wolverhampton City Primary Care Trust has undergone a successful review and can continue to use the "Two Ticks" symbol showing it is positive about disabled employees.
Walk Your Way to Better Health People in Low Hill can take the first steps to better health with the launch of a new walk in the local area.
Mental Health Review Does Not Reflect Quality of Service Wolverhampton City Primary Care Trust is disappointed in the results of a Healthcare Commission review published today, July 23, and does not beleive it is a fair and accurate assessment of inpatient mental health services in the city.
Text for Health Tips A new text messaging service giving people easy access to health information at the touch of a button has been launched in Wolverhampton.
Walkers Raise Cash for Cancer Charity Walkers in Wolverhampton put their best foot forward in a sponsored walk and raised £715 for Macmillan Cancer Support
Get Moving to Improve Your Mood Health workers in Wolverhampton are encouraging people to 'get moving' to improve their mental health by getting some exercise every day.
Innovative Healthcare Staff to be Honoured at Awards Ceremony Healthcare staff in Wolverhampton who have improved services to pateints through the use of information technology are to be honoured at an awards ceremony in the city next week.
Change of Venue for Health Panel Meeting Wolverhampton City Primary Care Trust's south east locality health panel meeting on Thursday, July 17, will be held at the Phoenix Health Centre, Parkfields Road, not at Parkfield High School as publicised.
Primary Care Trust Pledges Support for Disabled Children Families with disabled children in Wolverhampton can expect to receive more help and support, as the city's primary care trust has signed up to the Every Disabled Child Matters campaign charter.
Romanian VIPs Visit Wolverhampton A delegation of Romanian government officials sepnt a day in Wolverhampton as part of a fact-finding trip to the UK. The group were in the country at the invitation of the Prime Minister Gordon Brown to look at services provided for disabled children.
One City Event Gears Up for Weekend Find out how many is too many when enjoying a night out, discover how massage and acupuncture are helping Wolverhampton's drug users crack their addiction and don a pair of vision-altering goggles to get an insight into the world of the visually impaired.
Patients Urged to Take Up Offer of Repeat Vaccinations Over 260 peope have so far had - or arranged to have - repeat immunisations after it was found vaccines may not have always been stored correctly at a GP practice in the city.
Listen Up for Changes to Hearing Aid Clinics A popular voluntary service providing repairs and batteries for NHS hearing aids has made two changes to its timetable.
Come and Meet Us at the City Show! If you want the chance to find out how to make sure you have your say in the future health care delivered at New Cross Hospital, come along and talk to staff at the City Show.
Mayor to Join Celebrations for NHS 60th Birthday Long-serving staff from the city's health service will be joining the Mayor of Wolverhampton at a special reception to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the NHS.
GP Moves Back to Surgery Dr Fowler and his practice team have returned to their surgery at 470 Stafford Road, Oxley following the completion of refurbishment work.
Another Successful Year for PCT Putting the fininshing touches to a £90 million investment plan to transform the delivery of health and care services over the next five years, implementing a ban on smoking in all its buildings and scooping a series of major accolades are among the highlights of Wolverhampton City Primary care Trust's yeara for 2007/08
Good Response to Vaccination Recall Almost 200 people have so far arranged to have repeat jabs after it was found vaccines may to not always have been stored correctly at a GP practice in the city.
Success for Back to Basics More than 400 delegates attended Wolverhampton City Primary Care trust's Back to Basics week to promote equality and recognising diversity in the city.
Walkers Step Out in Fancy Dress Walkers in fancy dress will be stepping out on a sponsored walk around Graiseley Park in Blakenhall this Sunday, July 6.
June 2008
Health Staff Celebrate NHS 60th Birthday Staff from Wolverhampton City Primary Care Trust are gearing up for a week-long programme of events to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the NHS.
Wolverhampton City PCT Invites Patients to Have Repeat Vaccinations Wolverhampton City Primary Care Trust is inviting 2,100 patients to have repeat vaccinations as a precautionary measure after it was found vaccines may not have been stored correctly at a GP practice in the city.
Older People Step Out on National Falls Awareness Day The Mayor of Wolverhampton, Councillor Christine Mills, will be steppng out with staff from the city's falls prevention service to highlight national falls awareness day - Tuesday, June 24.
Stolen Laptop – Castlecroft Medical Practice Wolverhampton City Primary Care Trust is extremely concerned about the theft of a laptop, belonging to the Castlecroft Medical Practice, which contained confidential information about patients.
More GP practices planned for Wolverhampton Wolverhampton is to develop three extra GP practices and a GP-led health centre - which will bring 16 new GPs to the city - under a £250 million national drive to provide more care closer to where people live.
Screening Programme Gets Underway in Nursing Homes People living in nursing and residential homes in Wolverhampton are to be screened for MRSA as part of a city-wide strategy to reduce health-care acquired infections both in and outside hospital.
Health Boss Opens Carers' Day A Wolverhampton service for African Caribbeans is celebrating its 21st anniversary of delivering a service of excellence for people with mental health needs with a special carers' day.
Raising Awareness of Diabetes A host of community events offering people the chance to find out more about diabetes are being held across Wolverhampton as part of National Diabetes Week (Sunday, June 8 to Saturday, June 14)
PCT Chairman branches out The chairman of Wolverhampton City Primary Care Trust will open the refurbished garden at Pennfields Court Nursing Home in Wolverhampton on Thursday, June 5.
Focusing on Health in the City Wolverhampton's hat-trick in the regional Health and Social Care Awards, major investment in updating the city's health centres and ministerial praise for the Gem Centre for Children and Young People, are highlighted in the June edition of Health Focus newspaper.
May 2008
Patients Take Control of Their Health A free course to turn local patients with long-term health problems into 'experts' in their own condition starts in Wolverhampton next month arnd there are still a few places left.
Breast is Best for Babies and Mums Health workers in Wolverhampton are joining forces to highlight that breastfeeding is the healthiest feeding option for babies and their mothers at a family fun day at Northicote Farm this Friday, May 16.
Barbara Sets Sail after 34 Years in the NHS A popular member of staff from Wolverhampton City Primary Care Trust has retired after almost a quarter of a century working for the NHS in the city.
Healthy Choices to Reap Rewards Providing healthy food and promoting a healthy lifestyle could reap rewards for local employers and organisations thanks to a new awards scheme in Wolverhampton.
Bus Journey to Centre is a Real Gem A new bespoke bus service is set to make the journey to the £multi-million Gem Centre in Wednesfield much easier for young people and their families.
Walk-in Centre to be Extended Wolverhampton's first NHS walk-in centre has proved so successfu in helping to improve pateints' access to local treatment for minor illness and injuries that its opening hours are to be extended.
Week of Conferences on Equality and Diversity Race, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation and gender are up for discussion during a week-long diversity event being held in Wolverhampton later this month.
New Walks Boost Health People in Wolverhampton can shape up for summer by stepping out on three new health walks launched by the city's Walking for Health scheme
April 2008
Walking Scheme Strides to National Accreditation Wolverhampton's popular Walking for Health Scheme has recevied national accreditation for its work to improve the health of local people.
Health Boss Reveals Past Records Jon Crockett, chief executive of Wolverhampton City Primary Care Trust will be donning headphones and taking to the airwaves when he guests of Wolverhampton Community Radio's Inside Tracks programme this week.
Falls Service Notches Up a Century Wolverhampton's falls prevention service has reached a huge milestone with the launch of the 100th course for older people.
Temporary Relocation for GP Surgery Due to ongoing building work at the GP practice of Dr Fowler at 470 Stafford Road, Oxley, services for patients have been temporarily relocated.
Wolves teams net awards hat-trick Wolverhampton swept the board in the regional finals of the Health and Social care Awards last night - picking up three prestigiouis awards for initiatives improving patient care in the city.
Funding Helps to Unlock World of Silence Children and teenagers without the power of speech are to benefit from £50,000 in funding from Wolverhampton City Primary Care Trust to help buy equipment that enables them to communicate.
Suspect a Stroke? Act FAST With an estimated 530 people in Wolverhampton, 550 in Walsall and 690 in Dudley suffering a stroke each year, the Black Country Cardiovascular Network and The Stroke Association is running a bus campaign which aims to save lives by teaching people the signs of a stroke.
Wise up to your health condition A free course to turn local patients with long-term health problames into 'experts' in their own condition starts in Wolverhampton next month.
Staff opinion counts In an annual national survey of NHS workers, published today, Wolverhampton City Primary Care Trust's staff say their opinion is sought before decisions are made affecting their work, that management support has greatly improved and that they are feeling less stressed at work.
Have your say at health panels Local people will get the chance to influence health services in their area at a series of quarterly meetings being held across the city this month.
Extra GP Services for Wolverhampton Wolverhampton City Primary Care Trust is working on plans for three additional GP practices and one GP-led health centre, under the Government's £250 million Equitable Access to Primary Medical Care programme.
Wolves Teams in Line for Awards Innovative services to reduce unnecessary hospital admissions and provide care closer to people's home have put two Wolverhampton teams in lines for prestigious awards.
Penn Hospital to undergo major Refurbishment Accommodation at Penn Hospital in Wolverhampton is to undergo a £multi-million major refurbishment to improve patient facilities and services for people with mental health needs.
March 2008
Summit in the city What health and social care services are available in Wolverhampton's three localities, how people find out about these services - and how they access them - is the main focus of the city's third summit on health and well-being.
Health chiefs launch most ambitious improvement plan yet Health chiefs in Wolverhampton have set out their most ambitious plan yet - thanks to additional funding of £32 million - for meeting challenges such as eradicating healthcare-acquired infections, improving people's access to high quality services close to where they live, and drastically reducing waiting times for hospital treatment.
Women Targeted for Screening Busy women in Wolverhampton who have been putting off having a cervical smear test are being encouraged to attend special evening clinics in April.
New walks to put a spring in your step People in Wolverhampton are being encouraged to put a spring in their step and join a series of new evening walks organised by the city's walking for health scheme.
Waiting time for hearing aids cut Waiting times for NHS digital hearing aids in Wolverhampton have been dramatically cut over the last two years with the introduction of a streamlined appointment system for patients.
Health staff make a stand with first invention Community healthcare staff in Wolverhampton have invented a piece of equipment that will revolutionise the way intravenous drugs and fluids are given to pateints in their own homes
Stop smoking advisers take to the streets Stop smoking advisers are taking to the streets of Wolverhampton to encourage smokers to kick their habit in the run up to national No Smoking Day on Wednesday, March 12.
Eat Well to Feel Well A giant tomato and banana are taking to the streets of Wolverhampton to tell people how food affects their mood and how eating a healthy diet can improve the way they feel.
PCT gets its hands on hygiene Staff from Wolverhampton City Primary Care Trust are to be among the first in the country to take part in a national campaign designed to highlight the importance of cleaning hands to reduce the risk of spreading disease.
Popular and pioneering Wolverhampton doctor dies A popular Wolverhampton doctor who made an important contribution to local healthcare, including pioneering a programme to appraise the work of GPs, has died at the age of 61.
February 2008
Dedicated nurse retires after 40 years Wolverhampton nurse Shirley Robinson is hanging up her uniform for the final time after a career in the city spanning 40 years.
Staff total three centuries of service Almost 300 years of service in the local NHS - clocked up by staff from Wolverhampton City Primary Care Trust - is set to be honoured in a retirement ceremony on Thursday, February 28.
Drug Information at Touch of a Button Health staff in Wolverhampton are blazing a trail by launching a new website giving doctors up-to-the-minute information on a range of prescription medicines at the touch of a button.
New Website gets off to Healthy Start! A new website launched by Wolverhampton City Primary Care Trust has received almost 10,000 hits in its first five weeks of operation.
Focusing on Health A £92 million investment programme to boost health and social care services across Wolverhampton, the use of commercial marketing techniques to tackle the city's six big health challenges and a prestigious award for a home treatment service for older people are featured in the February edition of Health Focus.
Smokers Face the Future Smokers needing a final push to kick their habit are being invited to face up to the future by finding out the damage smoking is doing to their skin.
League Forced to Figure out its Future Charity workers at West Park Rehabilitation Hospital in Wolverhampton urgently need a volunteer treasurer to enable almost three decades of work on behalf of local patients to continue.
New Service Being Conceived for Mums to Be Newly pregnant women in Wolverhampton may soon be able to book their own midwife with New Cross Hospital's maternity unit, rather than have to do so via their GP.
Minister to Address Drugs Conference Minister of State for Public Health, Dawn Primarolo, MP will be the keynote speaker at a Women and Addiction conference in Wolverhampton on February 7.
Wolverhampton to get new GP practices under £multi million national scheme Wolverhampton is to get three extra GP practices and a GP-led health centre under a £250 million national drive to improve people's access to primary medical care services.
Sex matters in a box Health workers in Wolverhampton are boxing clever by taking contraceptives and sexual health advice for young people out on the road.
Step out on Sunday walk Wolverhampton's award winning Walking for Health scheme is launching two new weekend walks to encourage local people to take more exercise.
January 2008
Healthy Boost for City Awards for employers promoting health in the work place, exercise groups for older people, cooking clubs in schools, a scheme to teach pupils how to grow their own vegetables, and a physical activity programme are among a range of health promoting initiatives to be launched in the city.
Ceremony to mark start of work on new Castlecroft Medical Centre The start of work on a new £1.8 million medical centre in Castlecroft, Wolverhampton, will be marked at a special 'groundbreaking ceremony.
Wise up to your Health Condition A free course to turn local patients with long-term health problems into 'experts' in their own condition starts in Wolverhampton next week and there is still time to reserve a place.
Health Chief Bites Back at Claims over Lack of NHS Dental Care The chief executive of Wolverhampton City Primary Care Trust has bitten back at claims there are difficulties getting NHS dental treatment.
Dental Staff Get Teeth Into Training A dozen dental nurses who brushed up their skills are celebrating afger being awarded certificates by the Royal Society for the Promotion of Health.
Wolverhampton Health Economy Tackles Superbugs Hospitals and health centres in Wolverhampton are getting new equipment and furnishings and undergoing thorough cleaning to reduce the risk of patients developing C.Difficile infections.
Parents Step Out on School Run Parents on the school run in Whitmore Reans can get some free exercise by joining a new health walk after they've dropped their children off at lessons.
New Sign Points the way to Health Walking around West Park will be miles better thanks to a new sign pointing the way to better health.
New Website a Hit A new website launched by Wolverhampton City Primary Care Trust has proved a real hit - with over 600 people logging-on on its first day.
PCT Pledges Over £6million to Financial Solution Wolverhampton City Primary Care Trust is investing more than £6 million to help ensure The Royal Wolverhampton Hospitals Trust is able to regain a robust financial position.
Walk Leaders Wanted A Wolverhampton walking scheme has proved so popular that it needs more walk leaders to cope with demand.
New Website on the Way The final countdown is underway to the launch of Wolverhampton City Primary Care Trust’s brand new website which will give people access to information on the PCT, its work and all manner of health matters at the touch of a button.
Quit Smoking for 2008! Wolverhampton’s fourth Stop Smoking Quitathon has kicked off in a bid to get the city’s smokers to quit their habit in 2008.
Health Panel Meetings Launched Local people will get the chance to influence health services in their area are at a series of quarterly meetings being held across the city this month.
Best Foot Forward for the New Year People in Wolverhampton can kick-start the New Year and walk off the effects of the festive season on two new walks organised by the city’s Walking for Health scheme.
Care at Home Service Scoops Top Award A Wolverhampton home treatment service for older people with complex mental health needs has won a £2,000 prize in a prestigious national competition.
