Going green sees University Hospital gain silver accreditation in Royal College of Emergency Medicine programme Ongoing work to reduce the environmental impact of the Emergency Department at University Hospital, Coventry – as well as improving patient care – has earned national recognition. Read more
Breast radiotherapy videos launched in response to patient feedback Feedback from patients undergoing radiotherapy treatment for breast cancer has led to the launch of three new short videos. Read more
Womb lining problem identified as hidden cause of miscarriage in major UK study Findings from the largest study of its kind, led by UHCW and the University of Warwick and with funding from pregnancy charity Tommy’s, have revealed an abnormal process in the womb lining as the explanation behind some preventable pregnancy loss. Read more
Say ‘thank you’ to our superb staff – make a nomination in our Outstanding Service and Care Awards (OSCAs) Patients, colleagues and members of the public are being invited to thank staff and volunteers for their wonderful work by nominating someone for one of our Outstanding Service and Care Awards (OSCAs). Read more
Apprenticeship offers rapid recruitment route for biomedical scientists The success of a novel apprenticeship model piloted at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust for the rapid recruitment of biomedical scientists is set to spark interest among hospital trusts and universities across the country. Read more
Professor hopes major report will lead to improved rehabilitation for critical care patients A professor from University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust who has led the largest ever national enquiry into rehabilitation outcomes for critical care patients is hoping its report will lead to a major change in how care is delivered Read more
Pioneering service helps hundreds of Coventry people avoid hospital admission in its first year A pioneering service that is helping hundreds of people in Coventry get back to independence after being in hospital is celebrating its first birthday. Read more