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