Follow the Sky Blues with live commentary of all matches on Coventry Hospital Radio For patients receiving treatment at University Hospital Coventry, attending matches at the CBS Arena or travelling to away fixtures is often not possible. Thanks to Coventry Hospital Radio, however, they never have to miss a moment of the action. Read more
Coventry North West MP Taiwo Owatemi sees how technology is transforming Pharmacy services at UHCW Pioneering technology helping to transform Pharmacy services at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust has been showcased to Coventry North West MP Taiwo Owatemi. Read more
Twenty years of care: University Hospital marks milestone anniversary with special celebration University Hospital has marked 20 years of caring for patients and families across Coventry and Warwickshire with a special birthday celebration. The gathering reflected on the hospital’s journey since opening in 2006. Read more
Care Quality Commission praise quality of care with UHCW gynaecology services rated Good across all areas Gynaecology services at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust have been rated Good following an inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Read more
Jemma’s journey from patient to healthcare leader as University Hospital celebrates 20 years As University Hospital Coventry marks 20 years, one member of staff has shared how the Trust has shaped her life, career and family story from the very beginning. Jemma Tomkinson arrived at the hospital on its opening day in 2006 after becoming unwell. Read more
University Hospital Coventry celebrates 20 years of caring for our communities Celebrations are under way to mark 20 years since University Hospital Coventry opened its doors, with staff sharing memories, photographs and stories from the past two decades. Read more
JOB OPPORTUNITY - Band 5 Registered Nurses to join our Community Nursing Team We are pleased to invite applications from experienced Band 5 Registered Nurses to join our dedicated Community Nursing Team. Read more
Specialist care helps baby Isaac go home after birth at just 22 weeks Born at just 22 weeks and three days and weighing only 555g, Isaac is the youngest surviving baby ever born at University Hospital, Coventry. Now, after months of specialist care, mum Vimbay and dad Tatenda have taken their son home. Read more
Family’s heartfelt donation thanks dialysis team at Hospital of St Cross for father’s care A family has returned to the Hospital of St Cross in Rugby to say thank you for the care their father received - and to present a donation of £2,552 in his memory. Read more
New specialist nurse role helping patients with learning disabilities to feel seen, heard and supported A new specialist nurse role at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust is helping to improve hospital care for patients with a learning disability or autism. Read more
New digital medicines system at UHCW set to save nurses time and support safer care University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust has launched a first-of-its-kind interoperable digital medicines management system, designed to cut nurse administration time and improve patient safety. Read more
Young cyclists complete 100km challenge for the Friends of St Cross More than 20 cyclists, including eight children under the age of 12, completed a fundraising bike ride in support of the Friends of the Hospital of St Cross in Rugby. The challenge brought together riders from Rugby, Solihull and Stratford-upon-Avon. Read more
Join us for our Annual General Meeting on Thursday 6th August Patients and local communities are invited to find out more about their hospitals and services at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust’s Annual General Meeting (AGM). Read more
UHCW patients help pave the way for national prostate cancer treatment breakthrough Pioneering research involving University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust has helped pave the way for new and improved radiotherapy treatment for prostate cancer patients. Read more
Weekend update: 25th-26th May Further resurfacing works will take place this weekend near the A&E ramp and around the CNS/ICT building. Read more
From patient to paediatric nurse: Sehanaj Kaur turns childhood inspiration into nursing career at UHCW A woman inspired by the care she received as a child has taken the first steps into her nursing career at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust. Read more
Urology Investigations Unit offering faster diagnoses and more treatments opens at University Hospital Patients are set to benefit from faster diagnoses, shorter waits and more treatment options following the opening of a new Urology Investigations Unit (UIU) at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust. Read more
No Excuse for Abuse: UHCW staff share real experiences as campaign launches Emergency Department colleagues at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust are speaking out about the abuse they face at work, as part of the launch of the Trust’s refreshed No Excuse for Abuse campaign. Read more
Road resurfacing taking place across University Hospital site Patients, visitors and staff are being advised to allow extra time when travelling to University Hospital (UH) over the coming weeks, as essential resurfacing works take place. Read more
Changes to our pre-operative assessment process from Monday 4th May On Monday 4th May, UHCW is updating its Electronic Patient Record (EPR) system to support the pre-operative assessment process for patients. Read more
Leukaemia survivor Dan giving back to the NHS after achieving dream of becoming a children's nurse Childhood cancer survivor Dan Laird has fulfilled his lifelong ambition of becoming a children’s nurse. Dan was diagnosed with leukaemia, which affects the blood and bone marrow, at just six years old and spent three years undergoing intensive treatment Read more
Live Sky Blues commentary brings match day magic back to University Hospital patients With Coventry City FC closing in on a return to the top flight, patients at University Hospital won’t miss a kick, with live commentary returning to Coventry Hospital Radio (CHR). Read more
Advice for patients during industrial action by Resident Doctors Resident doctors (formerly known as junior doctors) will begin six days of industrial action at 7am on Tuesday 7th April, finishing at 7am on Monday 13th April. Read more
Dr Minal Bakhai shown progress being made on delivery of neighbourhood health care in Coventry A leading NHS figure behind the drive to develop community health services visited Coventry to see how health and care services are working together to deliver care closer to home. Read more
Trust betters score across every area in Patient-Led Assessments of the Care Environment programme Patients at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust are benefiting from continued improvements to hospital environments, according to latest results. UHCW bettered its performance from 2024 across every area. Read more
UHCW ranked second nationally for faster cancer diagnosis performance University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust has been ranked second best in the country for the speed at which it diagnoses or rules out cancer, according to the latest national data. Read more
My story as a Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist – Chrissy Cushen-Parnell 16th March 2026 is National Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) Day! To celebrate our colleagues on Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist day, we spoke to Chrissy, one of our Macmillan Gynae Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialists. Read more
Planting for the future: UHCW teams create a greener space for local children A simple idea rooted in care for both people and the planet saw staff at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust join forces with a nearby nursery to plant new trees. Read more
Defibrillators presented to Warwickshire Golf and Country Club in memory of beloved UHCW doctor A heartfelt tribute to a much‑loved doctor has resulted in the installation of two life‑saving public access defibrillators at Warwickshire Golf and Country Club. Read more
UHCW and Coventry University mark impactful research taking place through pioneering Centre for Care Excellence Amazing research carried out in a pioneering partnership between University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust and Coventry University was showcased during a special event attended by the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) for England. Read more
Consultant Surgeon Nicola features in national exhibition celebrating women in surgery UHCW Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon Nicola Mackay is among the women featured in a new exhibition at the Royal College of Surgeons of England. Read more
University Hospital Coventry awarded Gold for environmentally sustainable emergency care University Hospital Coventry has been awarded Gold accreditation in the Royal College of Emergency Medicine’s GreenED programme, recognising outstanding work in the Emergency Department to reduce environmental impact while improving efficiency and care. Read more
Cancer patients to receive maintenance treatments in their own homes thanks to nurse-led community oncology pilot service Cancer patients will get their treatment delivered to home, thanks to a nurse-led community oncology service at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust. Read more
First Singing for Breathing session helps Coventry and Warwickshire patients with long-term respiratory conditions For people with long-term respiratory conditions, breathlessness can cause understandable anxiety. However, patients at the Coventry and Warwickshire Pulmonary Fibrosis Support Group are using their singing voices to open their airways and improve their b Read more
Coventry and Warwickshire residents encouraged to ‘only order what they need’ when ordering their repeat prescriptions The NHS in Coventry and Warwickshire have launched a new medicine waste campaign which is aiming to reduce the number of medicines that are prescribed unnecessarily on repeat prescriptions. Read more
UHCW Awarded ‘National Centre of Excellence’ by WASOG University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust is pleased to announce that it has been awarded the prestigious status of ‘National Centre of Excellence’ by the World Association for Sarcoidosis and Other Granulomatous Disorders (WASOG). Read more
Virtual reality headsets helping to ease the pain for patients undergoing Interventional Radiology procedures Patients undergoing Interventional Radiology procedures are taking a trip to the beach, forest or mountains in an effort to help alleviate pain and anxiety. University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust is running a trial. Read more
Critical Incident Stood Down Although pressures have eased, our services remain very busy. We are continuing to see high demand in our Emergency Department and across our wards. Read more
Work under way to build Urology Investigations Unit at University Hospital A new Urology Investigations Unit (UIU) will provide faster diagnoses, reduced waiting times and increase the range of treatments offered by University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust. Construction has started within main Outpatients. Read more
Critical Incident declared Thursday 22nd January 2026 University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust has today (Thursday 22nd January 2026) declared a Critical Incident due to severe and sustained pressure on our services. Read more
New kiosks provide quicker check-in for patients using Outpatient Pharmacy New check-in kiosks that will speed up the process of collecting pharmacy prescriptions have been installed by University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust. Read more
Trial shows new radiotherapy treatment could benefit prostate cancer patients A major international trial has demonstrated that a new five-day targeted radiotherapy treatment, Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT), offers prostate cancer patients the same high cure rates as the standard four-week course, with fewer hospital visits Read more