The Friends of St Cross, and UHCW NHS Trust - Volunteers sought to befriend patients over festive period The Friends of St. Cross and University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust are launching a joint appeal for volunteers to visit and befriend patients in the Hospital of St. Cross over the festive season. Read more
UHCW set to sign the Armed Forces Covenant on Remembrance Day University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust is set to formally pledge its ongoing support and commitment to the Armed Forces. Read more
University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire Charity Unveils Brand New Charity Hub Thursday saw the grand opening of a brand new Charity Hub in the main entrance of University Hospital Coventry. The Charity Hub is a new interactive and dedicated space for patients and their families to talk fundraising, events, donations and the differ Read more
Appointment of Professor Guy Daly to Non-Executive Director for University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust is delighted to announce the appointment of Professor Guy Daly to the Trust as a Non-Executive Director to the Board of Directors from Sunday 1 October 2019 through to September 2023. Read more
Appointment of Chair for University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, Dame Stella Manzie DBE Appointment of Chair for University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, Dame Stella Manzie DBE Read more
UHCW Launches new patient focused guide help save babies’ lives The launch of Saving Babies’ Lives Care Bundle Version 2 is part of NHS England’s ongoing drive to reduce the rates of stillbirths, neonatal deaths, maternal death and neonatal brain injuries. Read more
Organ Donation: A Mother's Story by Denise Badger “I don’t see it like it’s a part of Sally”, she smiled, “I have Sally. They were merely the things that kept her trucking on.” Read more
Specialist chair donation will change the lives of children affected by debilitating condition The families of children affected by a rare condition have joined forces to donate a specialist chair that will provide life changing support at University Hospital in Coventry. Read more
Pioneering procedure at UHCW helps to save mother’s sight A mother has had her sight saved after skilled surgeons at University Hospital, Coventry, performed a pioneering procedure to remove a brain tumour through her nose. Read more
Safe delivery of samples at heart of partnership between UHCW and WSBB University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust is once again working with Warwickshire and Solihull Blood Bikes (WSBB) to collect and deliver samples. Read more
New specialist service helping to diagnose and treat sleep disorders A new specialist service in Rugby is helping to diagnose and treat the 20% or more of the adult population who suffer from sleep disorders. Read more
Chief Executive Officer of the NHS Confederation praises innovative patient safety work done at UHCW On a packed agenda Niall, alongside Denise Vittorino, Regional Lead (West Midlands & Derbyshire), met with Professor Andrew Hardy, Chief Executive Officer at UHCW, who explained the latest developments which have been made to improve patient safety Read more
Trust congratulates Non-Executive Director honoured in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List Professor Kumar has been awarded the honour for his fantastic contribution and commitment to the public sector. Read more
Pregnancy researchers named among nation’s lifesavers Researchers from UHCW have been recognised for their exceptional contribution to keeping the nation healthy. Read more
UHCW Orthoptics Team celebrates major win at the HSJ Value Awards Members of University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire's Orthoptics Team are celebrating after improvements to their school vision screening service were recognised at the HSJ Value Awards. Read more
UHCW leads celebrations of Nurses and Midwives at Coventry Cathedral UHCW played a starring role as Nurses and Midwives across Coventry and Warwickshire were celebrated during a special ceremony at Coventry Cathedral. Read more
Excellence at the heart of new UHCW Nursing and Midwifery Strategic Plan The Plan is designed to ensure the Trust is an employer of choice and continues its journey as a centre of excellence for Nursing and Midwifery. Read more
Karen and Paul to be given royal seal of approval at Buckingham Palace Our Deputy Chief Executive Karen Martin is looking forward to a day out with a difference at Buckingham Palace in recognition of her contribution to the NHS. Read more
Celebrations for UHCW's first ever Nursing Associates as they complete training Celebrations have taken place at UHCW to mark the first ever cohort of Nursing Associates successfully reaching the end of their training. Read more
Team UHCW head to London Marathon to help treat runners A team of volunteer Physiotherapists from University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust is heading to the capital this weekend as part of the London Marathon’s official medical team. Read more
International Nurses recognised at special ceremony The dedication shown by international Nurses to advancing their careers at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust has been recognised in a special ceremony. Read more
New Medical Director appointed at UHCW A regional Clinical Leader, with more than 25 years of experience in the medical profession, has been appointed as the new Medical Director for University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust Read more
UHCW Nurse named Nutrition Nurse of the Year Clinical Nurse Specialist Joe Colby has won a prestigious award in recognition of his ‘vision and drive’ to improve nutrition services. Read more
UHCW staff go the extra mile at the Coventry Half Marathon With the sun shining, 56 runners donned UHCW Charity running vests and ran up and down the hills of Coventry to raise funds for University Hospital. Read more
University Hospital Coventry Day Surgery Unit offers Sunday hand trauma surgery Surgery for hand injuries is being offered to patients in Coventry and Warwickshire on Sundays in a pioneering move to further enhance the patient experience. Read more
Maternity staff presented with baby feeding award by Lord Mayor The Lord Mayor of Coventry presented Maternity staff at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust with a plaque to celebrate being awarded Baby Friendly Accreditation from UNICEF Read more
Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) system goes live across all University Hospital Coventry public car parks Read more