Trust's role in world-leading research recognised as professors are awarded MBEs in New Year Honours World-leading research involving University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust has been recognised in the New Year Honours. Read more
Important festive updates for patients and visitors To help bring patients and their loved ones together during the festive period, we are pleased to announce an extension to patient visiting times and free parking. Read more
Recruitment completed for leading UK study looking into treatments for leading cause of sudden cardiac death A leading UK study aiming to improve outcomes for patients with potentially life-threatening abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias) has successfully completed recruitment at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust. Read more
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust launches new patient-friendly digital health portal Patients at University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust are benefiting from a new online platform allowing them to access information about their healthcare from their mobile phones, laptops and tablets. Read more
Patients to be sent short survey to help reduce waiting lists for elective care As part of the Trust’s ongoing efforts to reduce waiting lists, patients on the waiting list at University Hospital, Coventry or the Hospital of St Cross, Rugby will be contacted from week commencing Monday 16th December via SMS text message. Read more
NHS leaders urge the public to ‘think which service’ following increasing pressure from winter bugs The NHS in Coventry and Warwickshire is urging people to think which service is right for their health needs this winter so they can be treated quicker and to help reduce increasing pressures on local health services. Read more
Memorial tree planted to honour healthcare workers Healthcare workers who have died by suicide have been remembered by University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust with the planting of a special memorial tree. Read more
Trusts team up to help smokers quit the habit Three NHS Trusts in Coventry and Warwickshire are partnering with local authorities to give new opportunities for people to quit smoking. 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
Clinic cuts waiting times for patients with abnormal heart rhythm Patients across Coventry and Warwickshire are being urged to make use of a new clinic which can help to detect heart problems sooner. Read more
New imager could be a ‘game-changer’ for cancer care in a UK first for Trust Revolutionary technology that could significantly improve cancer care for patients is being piloted at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust. Read more
Prime Minister and Chancellor shown how innovative digital technology is helping patients during visit to University Hospital University Hospital, Coventry was delighted to welcome Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves to showcase some of the amazing work taking place to deliver high quality patient care. Read more
Joe is discharged after six months in University Hospital Patient Joe Creasey says he’s looking forward to a new normal life after spending nearly six months at UHCW. Read more
Trust leads the way in artificial intelligence to improve the patient experience Hundreds of business leaders and technology experts from across the UK heard how University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust is harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) to improve the patient experience. Read more
Changes to inpatient medical beds at the Hospital of St Cross, Rugby Supporting patients in or closer to their homes following discharge, in line with the Government’s vision, is the driving force behind a new community-based model of care being delivered by University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust. Read more
National Medical Director visits UHCW NHS Trust to see ‘game-changing’ thrombectomy service for stroke patients NHS England’s Medical Director Professor Sir Stephen Powis has visited University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust to learn more about the expert stroke care provided to patients across the area. Read more
Patients and staff celebrate 10 years of robotic surgery at UHCW NHS Trust The first patient ever to undergo robotic surgery at UHCW returned to the Trust and thanked surgeons for giving him 10 years of extra life. Read more
Transplantation tie-up could put UHCW NHS Trust and Coventry University on world map An exciting collaboration with a pioneering foundation could put University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust and Coventry University on the world map for organ transplantation. Read more
Critical care patients sought for rehabilitation study Patients who have spent time in critical care are being sought to take part in ground-breaking research that aims to speed up their recovery. Read more
Art display at University Hospital shares stories from organ donors who helped to save multiple lives Artwork highlighting the incredible gift of life given by organ donors has been unveiled at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust. Read more
University Hospital entrance lighting up pink to raise awareness of Organ Donation Week University Hospital, Coventry, will be among landmarks across the country lighting up pink to mark Organ Donation Week (23rd-29th September). Read more
Join us for our Annual General Meeting on Thursday 26th 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 services at its Annual General Meeting (AGM). Read more
Coventry couple raise £17,000 to help children undergoing cancer treatment at UHCW The parents of a two-year-old Coventry boy who has been treated for cancer have raised more than £17,000 to help brighten up the lives of other children being cared for by University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust. Read more
UHCW becomes third UK centre to use Pulse Field Ablation to treat atrial fibrillation The Cardiology team at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust has broken new ground after carrying out their first Pulse Field Ablation (PFA) cases. Read more
Advanced technology could give us ‘personalised’ hip replacements, finds study involving UHCW Tailor-made ‘personalised’ hip replacements could improve patient outcomes and surgery success rates, research involving University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust has found. Read more
Nominations open for Outstanding Service and Care Awards (OSCAs) celebrating UHCW staff Nominations are now open for the 17th annual Outstanding Service and Care Awards (OSCAs) giving you the opportunity to say ‘thank you’ to our superb staff. Read more
Industrial action by junior doctors – choose the right healthcare service Patients are again asked to choose the right healthcare service during the latest round of industrial action. Junior doctors will hold a five-day strike from 7am on Thursday 27th June until 7am on Tuesday 2nd July. Read more
New Electronic Patient Record system launching at UHCW NHS Trust University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust is preparing to press the green button on its largest ever transformation by launching its Electronic Patient Record system on the 15th of June. Read more
UHCW becomes first trust in England to deliver new Parkinson’s outpatient treatment “I used to have to think about everything, where I went, if I could make it home, but now I have confidence and hope for the future,” said Seamus Connolly. Read more
Innovative NHS staff create breakthrough device for NHS respiratory patients Designed to revolutionise respiratory care, the Cystic Fibrosis Team from South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust and University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust have developed a pioneering device called the Hydrobubble. Read more
Planning permission given for cancer support centre to be built in grounds of University Hospital Coventry Planning permission for a new cancer support centre in Coventry has been approved. The new Maggie’s centre, which will provide expert support for people with cancer as well as family and friends, will be built in the grounds of University Hospital. Read more
Free baby scan pictures for eligible parents-to-be in Coventry Welcoming a new addition to the family is an exciting journey, and we are enhancing the experience for eligible parents-to-be by offering a special opportunity to receive free 12-week and 20-week ultrasound scan pictures. Read more
Physios prepare to help runners cross the finish of the London Marathon A group of dedicated physiotherapists from University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust are gearing up to play an essential role within the medical team at this year’s London Marathon. Read more
Trust scoops HSJ Partnership Award with collaboration to reduce number of cancelled outpatient appointments A pilot project that helped to cut the number of outpatient appointments being cancelled has earned the Trust a leading national award. Read more
UHCW launches new trial testing drugs for multiple sclerosis treatment A pioneering study looking to uncover new treatments for Multiple Sclerosis (MS) has been launched at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust. Read more
Research partners join Trust for official opening of Clinical Research Facility Researchers at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust are hoping to increase and widen their range of work thanks to the completion of a new unit. Read more
Coventry University set to help the NHS tackle health inequalities in the city thanks to UK-first collaboration Coventry University is set to help the NHS tackle health inequalities in the city centre by becoming the UK's first higher education institution co-located in an NHS Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC). Read more
Choosing the right healthcare service for your needs during industrial action by junior doctors Members of the public are asked to choose the right healthcare service for their needs during the latest round of industrial action. Junior doctors will begin a five-day strike at 7am on Saturday 24th February. Read more
New approach speeds up the process for hip and knee replacements at the Hospital of St Cross A pioneering new approach at the Hospital of St Cross, Rugby, is enabling hip and knee replacement patients to be cared for even more quickly, safely and efficiently. Read more
Group physical and mental health rehabilitation improves life quality for people with long covid A new study has found an on-line rehabilitation programme improves quality of life for adults with long covid. Read more
Hospital of St Cross accredited as an Elective Surgical Hub in recognition of high clinical standards The Hospital of St Cross, Rugby, has been successfully accredited as an elective surgical hub delivering high standards in clinical and operational practice. Read more
Dandelion Room opens offering improved bereavement care to women and their families Work to create a dedicated labour room for women following the death of a baby has been completed at University Hospital in Coventry. The room, which has been called the Dandelion Room, is fully soundproofed. Read more
Research by UHCW clears way for digital pathology use in cancer screening samples New technology that could speed up analysis of cancer screening samples has been approved by the UK government. Go-ahead for the use of digital pathology is based on research led by University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust. Read more
Sky's the limit for Rodger thanks to amazing work from UHCW surgeons Seven months on from his paramotor crashing into the ground at speed, Rodger Towers is already itching to get back in the sky. Rodger’s story featured in episode two of A&E: Crash Scene Emergency, the Channel 5 series filmed at University Hospital. Read more
New 10-part series showcasing major trauma care at UHCW to air on Channel 5 TV viewers will get a glimpse of the life-saving expertise offered to road traffic victims at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust in a new Channel 5 series. Read more
Appointment of Chair for University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, Sue Noyes University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust is delighted to announce that Sue Noyes has been appointed as the new Chair of the Board of Directors. Read more
Guidance for patients as six days of industrial action by junior doctors gets under way Routine appointments and planned operations may face disruption during six days of industrial action across the NHS. Read more