Choose the right healthcare service before visiting our Emergency Department Our health and care services are exceptionally busy at the moment, with high peaks in demand for our Emergency Departments and ambulance services. Read more
Merry Christmas from University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Read more
Advice for patients during ambulance industrial action planned for December 21 and 28 As you may be aware, industrial action is planned by some members of staff working for ambulance services on Wednesday 21 December (6am to 23.59pm) and Wednesday 28 December (00.01am to 23.59pm) 2022. Read more
£15 million Emergency Department expansion project reaches key milestone The Emergency Department expansion at University Hospital, Coventry has reached another key milestone with a modernised waiting room and five new cubicles opening in time for Christmas. Read more
Staff stories of Covid-19 pandemic featured in new book A book documenting the story of Covid-19 as told by those who worked through it has been published by University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust. Read more
Patient appointments to go ahead as planned on December 15th and 20th Please be advised that University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust will be operating as normal through the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) industrial action on December 15th and 20th. Read more
Specialist Breast Surgery Care Unit opens at Hospital of St Cross A specialist Breast Surgery Care Unit offering patients surgical and nursing support has opened at the Hospital of St Cross, Rugby. Read more
Group A Strep – What You Need to Know During the winter period there are lots of viruses that cause sore throats, colds and coughs to circulate. Read more
NHS marks second anniversary of life-saving Covid-19 jab with special tribute to NHS staff, pharmacies and volunteers The NHS in the Midlands is marking the second-year anniversary of the Covid vaccine rollout by paying a special tribute to the effort of NHS staff, pharmacies and volunteers Read more
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust is further extending its visiting times to enable inpatients to spend more time with family and friends University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust is further extending its visiting times to enable inpatients to spend more time with family and friends. Read more
UHCW picks up prestigious HSJ Award for Health Inequalities tool Innovative work to tackle health inequalities saw University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust triumph at the prestigious Health Service Journal (HSJ) Awards. Read more
National Cancer Patient Experience Survey At the NHS, we want our patients to have the best experience possible and having continuous patient feedback is crucial in helping us deliver what patients want and need. Read more
Half a century by your side - Coventry Hospital Radio turns 50 Coventry Hospital Radio (CHR), which has broadcast to thousands of patients, has celebrated half a century on the air with a special 50-hour live broadcast. Read more
Heart Valve Team among the first in UK to carry out complex heart surgery A complex heart operation performed in few hospitals around the UK has been carried out for the first time at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust. Read more
Public Health warning against nitrous oxide use Health and care partners in Coventry are warning younger residents of the dangerous and damaging effects of using nitrous oxide, more commonly known as ‘laughing gas’. Read more
Trial begins on trailblazing technology that could revolutionise skin cancer treatment A trailblazing trial that could revolutionise diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer is under way at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust. Read more
Choose the right healthcare service before visiting our Emergency Department Our health and care services are exceptionally busy at the moment, with high peaks in demand for our Emergency Departments and ambulance services. Read more
Love Your Bump campaign launched across Coventry and Warwickshire University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust is joining health partners across Coventry and Warwickshire in encouraging parents-to-be to quit smoking. Read more
UHCW launches digital support tool for weight management patients A new digital support tool that can help patients hit self-selected health goals and clinically meaningful weight loss has been launched by University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust. Read more
Special services to mark 20th anniversary of Baby Loss Awareness Week Healthcare partners and local charities across Coventry and Warwickshire are marking the 20th anniversary of Baby Loss Awareness Week (9-15 October 2022) by hosting a special service at Coventry Cathedral on Sunday 9th October from 2pm. Read more
Silver Award recognises work carried out by UHCW in support of Armed Forces University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust has received double recognition for its work in support of the Armed Forces community. Read more
Join us for our Annual General Meeting on Thursday 29th September University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust is inviting patients and members of the public to find out more about their local hospitals and community care at its Annual General Meeting (AGM) Read more
Arrangements for hospital services on bank holiday As with any bank holiday, our teams will be working hard on Monday 19 September to ensure all urgent and emergency services remain available. Read more
The death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Statement from Dame Stella Manzie, Chair and Professor Andy Hardy, Chief Executive at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust: "We are deeply saddened by the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and extend our sincere condolence Read more
Step into nursing at the Hospital of St Cross A recruitment open day is taking place at the Hospital of St Cross, Rugby to invite people who are looking to learn more about how to kick start their career in nursing or take on a new challenge in healthcare. Read more
New stroke pathway launched in Coventry and Warwickshire The way stroke patients in Coventry and Warwickshire receive care has changed as part of a new approach designed to provide high quality and consistent treatment across the region. Read more
UHCW becomes first university hospital in the UK to be awarded Pathway to Excellence® designation University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust is incredibly proud to become the first university hospital in the UK to be awarded the internationally acclaimed Pathway to Excellence® designation. Read more
Neonatal Health and Wellbeing Support Counsellor to offer staff and families extra support To offer greater support to staff and families, University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust has received funding to provide a part-time Neonatal Health and Wellbeing Support Counsellor post for 12 months. Read more
Patients to be sent short survey as part of ongoing work to reduce waiting times for elective care Patients on the waiting list at University Hospital, Coventry or the Hospital of St Cross, Rugby are being contacted via text message or postal letter as part of our ongoing work to reduce the delays caused by the pandemic. Read more
Scot feels the benefits of pioneering chronic low back pain trial The first commercial phase one clinical trial run by University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust has delivered promising results. Read more
New robotic surgical system revolutionises patient care at UHCW University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust is proud to announce the installation of a ground-breaking new robotic-assisted surgical system, allowing for a wider range of minimally invasive procedures to be carried out than ever before Read more
UHCW shortlisted for Trust of the Year and three other HSJ Awards University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust is proud to reveal it has been shortlisted in four categories at this year’s Health Service Journal (HSJ) Awards, which recognise outstanding contribution to healthcare. Read more
Guidance for patients as Commonwealth Games gets under way Today sees the start of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, the biggest sporting event to take place in the UK since the 2012 Olympics. Read more
UHCW Chief Executive joins experts around the world in forming plan for healthcare The Chief Executive Officer at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust has contributed to a worldwide report considering how healthcare can bounce back stronger than ever following the Covid-19 pandemic. Read more
UHCW staff and volunteers join in Commonwealth Games Queen's Baton Relay Occupational Health Nurse Manager Julie Atkins today had the honour of taking part in the Queen’s Baton Relay ahead of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. Read more
UHCW NHS Trust granted Freedom of the City as Covid-19 thanks University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust has been granted the Freedom of the City of Coventry as a thank you for supporting the city through the Covid-19 pandemic. Read more
NHS awarded the George Cross by Her Majesty The Queen in ceremony at Windsor Castle The head of England’s NHS has today praised the exceptional efforts and skill of health service staff across the country after being presented with the George Cross by Her Majesty The Queen at Windsor Castle. Read more
UHCW nurse who delivered first Covid jab to attend George Cross ceremony May Parsons, the nurse who delivered the first Covid-19 vaccination, is to meet Her Majesty the Queen on Tuesday as the health service is awarded the George Cross. Read more
Celebrate Team UHCW with an Outstanding Service and Care Award – nominations now open Nominations are now open for our 15th annual Outstanding Service and Care Awards (OSCAs) and our aim is to make this another record-breaking year for entries. Read more
Rugby Hospital Radio celebrates 50 years on the airwaves Rugby Hospital Radio has marked 50 years of broadcasting at the Hospital of St Cross. Read more
Covid-19 photography exhibition 'Our Hospital' unveiled at University Hospital Comprising 19 portraits of healthcare professionals across University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust, ‘Our Hospital’ features a range of powerful accounts from throughout the pandemic. Read more
Breast cancer survivor praises UHCW for saving her life An NHS worker has praised University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust for saving her life from an aggressive form of breast cancer. Read more
Research and Development success at West Midlands Clinical Research Network Awards The range of clinical research in the West Midlands was celebrated at an awards ceremony in Birmingham – and it was a successful night for the University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust Research and Development department. Read more
£4m Government grant to fund energy conservation work at Hospital of St Cross More than £4 million is to be invested on a host of energy-saving measures at the Hospital of St Cross, Rugby, thanks to a major Government grant. Read more
UHCW in research partnership that could hand life-saving treatment for pedestrian casualties Groundbreaking research could provide potentially life-saving assistance when treating people hurt in road accidents. Read more
National ODP Day - meet Simulation Practitioner Katherine Phillips Today marks National ODP Day - a day on which we celebrate the work of all our wonderful UHCW Operating Departmental Practitioners. Read more
Please access the right healthcare services As we continue to see a high volume of patients at both University Hospital in Coventry and Hospital of St Cross in Rugby, we're asking members of our local communities to ensure they are accessing the right healthcare services before attending hospital. Read more
“Helping a patient through surgery and seeing how it improves their life makes my job all the more special.” Ethna O'Mahoney joined the theatre department at University Hospital, Coventry in 2014 after her love for watching surgery-related documentaries inspired her to become a Healthcare Assistant. Eight years later she is a Senior Theatre Operating Practitione Read more
UHCW becomes first teaching Trust to eliminate two-year waits for elective care New figures show University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust has become the first teaching Trust in the country to eliminate the number of patients waiting more than 104 weeks for elective surgery Read more
Maggie Keenan joins the millions given NHS Spring Covid booster Margaret Keenan, the first person in the world to receive an approved Covid-19 vaccine, received her spring booster today Read more
UHCW-led study, published in The Lancet, breaks new ground in assessing new surgical procedures A UHCW-led study into a potential new treatment for injured shoulders has featured in The Lancet, the world’s oldest and best-known general medical journal. Read more
“Occupational Therapy is something I’m glad I’ve had the opportunity to be part of. I still have that excitement and drive to support patients so they can live their lives to the fullest, independently.” We’re shining a spotlight on some of our incredible Occupational Therapists who support patients to live as independently as possible by improving any difficulties they face. Read more
Théa thriving thanks to care from Neonatal Community Outreach Team She was born weighing less than a bag of sugar, but Théa Ford is now a thriving six month old adored by her family. Read more
Coventry Urgent Treatment Centre joins UHCW NHS Trust emergency care services From today (Friday 1st April 2022), Coventry Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) has become part of University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust’s emergency care service. Read more
Trust picks up innovation prize at Our Health Heroes Awards Pioneering work by University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust that allowed diabetes patients to manage their own sugars has been recognised with a national award. Read more
1,600 parking spaces open up for University Hospital, Coventry as part of major infrastructure project A new 1,600 space staff car park is set to open at University Hospital, Coventry as part of a major infrastructure project that will also further improve the experience of patients and visitors. Read more
CESCAIL study is opened to patients A study led by University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust to investigate whether Artificial Intelligence could lead to better prevention and earlier diagnosis of bowel cancer is today being opened to patients. Read more
World-leading trial on treatment of heart arrhythmias to be launched The world-class reputation of cardiac care at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust is poised to see us launch a randomised controlled trial to further improve treatment of heart arrhythmias. Read more
Discover what it’s like working in our Trauma and Orthopaedics ward at the Hospital of St Cross This February we’re shining a spotlight on some of our amazing Trauma and Orthopaedic Nurses at UHCW NHS Trust to give you an insight into some of the different careers available across our two sites in Coventry and Rugby. Read more
"Having a supportive organisation that shows you respect to undergo fertility treatment in your own way really helps." As part of Fertility February we’re shining a spotlight on the enhanced support that we offer our staff undergoing fertility treatment, following the launch of our new Compassionate Leave Policy earlier this year. Read more
Un-symptomatic patient diagnosed with breast and lung cancer following check-up is encouraging others to attend appointments when invited A resident in Stoneleigh village who has been diagnosed with two cancers following a routine NHS lung health check, is urging residents of Coventry to attend their appointments when asked. Read more
Phase one of Emergency Department expansion under way Work on the first phase of the £15 million expansion of our Emergency Department (ED) at University Hospital continues apace. Read more
“There are constantly opportunities here and encouragement from other members of staff. I’ve been at UHCW for almost 11 years and I couldn’t think of working anywhere else.” We have been shining a spotlight on some of our compassionate Healthcare Assistants at UHCW, Recruitment and Flexible Workforce Lead Nurse Claire tells us about her journey. Read more
UHCW becomes first NHS Trust to sign Pregnancy Loss Pledge as part of compassionate leave enhancements for staff University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust has welcomed in the New Year by enhancing its compassionate leave for staff and has become the first NHS Trust in the UK to sign the Miscarriage Association’s Pregnancy Loss Pledge. Read more
Covid has not gone away, warn Coventry and Warwickshire NHS bosses As cases of Covid-19 rise, the NHS in Coventry and Warwickshire is urging people to take steps to protect themselves, others and the NHS. Read more