Merry Christmas and a Happy New year from UHCW NHS Trust Everyone at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust wishes you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Read more
Extended Christmas Day and Boxing Day visiting times across Trust hospitals To help bring people together over the festive period, we are pleased to announce an extension to patient visiting times on Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Read more
Plans in place to minimise impact of industrial action by junior doctors University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust is preparing for industrial action by postgraduate doctors between 7am on Wednesday 20th December and 7am on Saturday 23rd December. Read more
Exhibition of toys from Herbert Art Gallery and Museum goes on display at University Hospital A display of historic toys that aims to make hospitals a less daunting to visit and support patient recovery has gone on display. Read more
"More welcoming and not as scary" - new-look Children's Emergency Department given glowing endorsement Two long-term paediatric patients have given our new-look Children’s Emergency Department (CED) their seal of approval. Read more
£15 million Emergency Department expansion at University Hospital completed A £15 million expansion to increase emergency care capacity at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust has been completed. Read more
Health and Social Care Secretary visits Hospital of St Cross to learn more about investment in services. Read more about the the Health and Social Care Secretary's visit to the Hospital of St Cross. Read more
Midwife Bethany Wallace shortlisted for the Elaine Thorp Award for Bereavement Care The compassionate care of a midwife at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust has put her in the running for a prestigious award. Read more
Care of the Elderly team clock up the miles to raise £5,000 for UHCW Forget Me Not Fund Intrepid NHS workers have completed a series of challenges to raise more than £5,000 towards patient care. Read more
Advice for patients during industrial action taking place from 2nd to 5th October Members of the public are asked to choose the right healthcare service for their needs during the latest rounds of industrial action. Read more
More scans for Rugby residents as new imaging unit opens at Hospital of St Cross A new imaging unit that will allow for an additional 4,000 procedures per year has opened at the Hospital of St Cross, Rugby. Read more
Learn more about our specialist nurses offering advice and guidance on organ donation University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust is shining a light on the importance of organ donation this September. Councils, businesses, hospitals and community groups across the country are joining together for Organ Donation Week. Read more
Advice for patients during industrial action Members of the public are asked to choose the right healthcare service for their needs during the latest rounds of industrial action. Read more
Children’s Emergency Department at University Hospital set to reopen to walk-ins via the main entrance located adjacent to the main Emergency Department Please be advised, as from 8.00am on Wednesday 13th September the entrance to the Children's Emergency Department (CED) at University Hospital, Coventry, will reopen to walk-ins via its original entrance located adjacent to the main Emergency Department. Read more
Finalists revealed for the Outstanding Service and Care Awards (OSCAs) 2023 Following a record-breaking year for nominations, we are delighted to reveal the finalists for our Outstanding Service and Care Awards (OSCAs) 2023. Read more
Gaming gift will help brighten hospital stay for young patients undergoing chemotherapy Young patients at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust are to benefit from the legacy of a teenage sports fan who died from cancer. Read more
Advice for patients during industrial action by senior doctors (consultants) The British Medical Association (BMA) is taking industrial action involving consultants at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust this week. Read more
Join us for our Annual General Meeting on Thursday 31st August 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
Sleep apnoea sufferers have special recorders implanted as UHCW works with BHF on heart disease research The hearts of 100 patients with sleep apnoea are being monitored in a new trial to help researchers understand why sufferers are more likely to die from heart disease. Read more
ADVICE FOR PATIENTS DURING INDUSTRIAL ACTION BY JUNIOR DOCTORS As you may be aware, industrial action is planned by some junior doctors from 7am on Friday 11th August until 7am on Tuesday 15th August. Read more
Double success for UHCW Pharmacy following Research Unit and Dispensary Robot unveiling Pharmaceutical care at UHCW has been revolutionised thanks to the launch of the Pharmacy Medicines Research Unit (PMRU) and the ground-breaking new Dispensary Robot. Read more
UHCW joins thousands of people in welcoming British Transplant Games to Coventry Staff and volunteers from University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust were delighted to join thousands of transplant recipients, donors, supporters and donor families for the opening ceremony of the British Transplant Games. Read more
New Endoscopy unit arriving at Hospital of St Cross to increase testing provision A new Endoscopy suite to provide more tests for patients with potentially life-threatening conditions and support earlier diagnosis is set to open in Rugby later this year. Read more
Advice for patients during industrial action by Senior Doctors (Consultants) The British Medical Association (BMA) is taking industrial action involving consultants at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust this week. Read more
Advice for patients during industrial action by junior doctors As you may be aware, industrial action is planned by some junior doctors from 7am on 13th July to 7am on 18th July. Read more
As the NHS turns 75, three generations of one family celebrate 81 years of service When four-year-old Rebecca Hill drew a picture of wanting to grow up to become a nurse, it hardly came as a surprise. Mother Jane was already in the profession, as was grandmother Pat Kerley who was a nurse for 38 years. Read more
Senior Resus Trauma Practitioner Yasmin on top of the world after bodybuilding success Dedication to dumbbells has paid off for Senior Resus Trauma Practitioner Yasmin Hodge after she lifted a world bodybuilding title. Read more
Leah pays tribute to Neurosurgery team after beating brain tumour to give birth to 'miracle' baby A bereavement midwife who was at risk of becoming infertile when she underwent chemotherapy for a brain tumour has given birth to her ‘miracle’ baby. Read more
Advice for patients during industrial action by junior doctors As you may be aware, industrial action is planned by some junior doctors from June 14th to June 17th. On these days, all services at our sites will continue to run as normal. Read more
Temporary entrance to Children’s Emergency Department at University Hospital As part of the Emergency Department Expansion activity, the Children’s Emergency Department (CED) entrance at University Hospital will be temporarily closed to walk-ins. Read more
UHCW Chair Dame Stella Manzie to step down from role at the end of current term Dame Stella Manzie has announced she is stepping down from her position as UHCW Chair at the end of her term on 30th September 2023. Read more
Patients to be sent short survey to help reduce waiting lists for elective care Patients on the waiting list at University Hospital, Coventry or the Hospital of St Cross, Rugby are being contacted via SMS text message or postal letter as part of the Trust’s ongoing efforts to reduce delays. Read more
Consultants taking on 100km challenge to promote British Transplant Games Two energetic hospital consultants are taking to the streets on Sunday 11th June for a 100km challenge to promote the British Transplant Games. Read more
Nominations open for our 16th annual Outstanding Service and Care Awards (OSCAs) – submit your entry now Entries are now open for our 16th annual Outstanding Service and Care Awards (OSCAs) – and we want you to help us celebrate our amazing staff. Read more
New car parking charges to come into effect at University Hospital, Coventry and the Hospital of St Cross, Rugby Prices come into effect at University Hospital, Coventry and the Hospital of St Cross, Rugby, from 1st June, 2023 Read more
£15 million Emergency Department expansion project completes in adult area The building works for the adults Majors area in the Emergency Department at University Hospital, Coventry has now finished following the opening of the new resuscitation area. Read more
Activity begins to develop Community Diagnostic Centre to accelerate care for Coventry community Patients in Coventry are set to benefit from earlier diagnostic tests closer to home thanks to a new Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) being developed. Read more
Heart Valve Clinical Nurse Specialist Lauren takes research results to Parliament Heart Valve Clinical Nurse Specialist Lauren Deegan has taken her work to improve things for patients direct to the Houses of Parliament. Read more
First UK patient recruited by UHCW for study testing drug to treat Crohn’s Disease Researchers at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust have successfully recruited the first patient in the UK to a study testing a drug to treat Crohn’s Disease. Read more
Advice for patients during bank holiday weekend University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust is preparing for a busy bank holiday weekend (April 28th to May 1st). To help the NHS cope with the anticipated demand, we are urging patients to use services wisely. Read more
Physios get ready to go the distance at London Marathon Physios from University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust are preparing to play a vital volunteering role as part of the London Marathon’s medical team. Read more
‘Help Us Help You’ to get the right care during Easter and industrial action Local NHS services in Coventry and Warwickshire are bracing themselves for a busy Easter bank holiday weekend and four days of industrial action by Junior Doctors (11 to 15 April). Read more
Freedom of the City plaque unveiled at University Hospital A plaque marking the Freedom of the City awarded to University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust has been unveiled today. Read more
National award success for Coventry-Oxford Network for Transplantation An innovative partnership between University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust and Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH) has been honoured at a national awards ceremony. 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
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust first to achieve ‘outstanding’ rating for leadership in the CQC’s National Maternity Services Inspection Programme The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has praised the safe and personalised Maternity services delivered at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust and rated the leadership provided to support patients as Outstanding. UHCW NHS Trust i Read more
Children’s Emergency Department to undergo remodelling as part of £15m expansion Remodelling work on our Children’s Emergency Department will begin on Thursday, 2nd March 2023. Read more
UHCW to lead study that could speed up bowel cancer diagnosis A national study that could help accelerate diagnoses for cancer and other serious conditions of the large bowel is to be led by University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust. Read more
Soundtrack for Life: Heart-warming scheme lets parents pick music to play during delivery A new initiative created by staff at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UCHW) NHS Trusts provides a unique musical experience for parents a who undergo caesarean section. Read more
UHCW professor leads gruelling medical research expedition to the South Pole Surgeon and explorer Chris Imray has completed an epic adventure after leading a medical research expedition to the South Pole. Read more
I feel lucky every day - Natassia Garton shares her inspiring story for Fertility February As part of Fertility February, Research and Development Project Delivery manager Natassia Garton shares her amazing story… Read more
Advice for patients during ambulance industrial action planned for February 17 and 20 As you may be aware, industrial action is planned by some members of staff working for West Midlands Ambulance Service on Friday 17th February and East Midlands Ambulance Service on Monday 20th February. Read more
Patient access to vital diagnostic services to be drastically improved as part of new Community Diagnostic Centre programme in Coventry and Warwickshire Patients in Coventry and Rugby will soon be benefiting from dedicated diagnostic centres following £34 million worth of investment from NHS England and Improvement (NHESI) for the development of Community Diagnostic Centres (CDC) Read more
Apprenticeship pilot accelerates qualification and recruitment journey for Biomedical Scientists A Healthcare Science pilot hosted by University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust aims to reduce the amount of time it takes students to become registered as Biomedical Scientists. Read more
Advice for patients during Physiotherapy industrial action planned for Thursday 26th January Please be advised that some members of staff from our Physiotherapy team may be taking part in the industrial action, however plans have been developed to ensure that our emergency inpatient services will not be impacted. Read more
Advice for patients during ambulance industrial action planned for Monday 23rd January As you may be aware, industrial action is planned by some members of staff working for ambulance services on Monday 23rd January 2023. Read more