A 70-year-old patient has fulfilled his wish of marrying his partner, thanks to the Coronary Care Unit at Royal Stoke University Hospital. Chris Ellison, from Oswestry, who is receiving end of life care, married his partner; Gillian Richardson on th ...
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Digital interpreter devices to be introduced at UHNM after successful trial
Patients from University Hospitals of North Midlands (UHNM) are set to benefit from digital interpreter devices following a successful trial. The ‘Insight’ devices allow staff to break down the language barrier with patients through on-demand video ...
UHNM urgent and emergency patients seen quicker thanks to GP partnership initiative
A partnership initiative between North Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent GPs (North Staffordshire GP Federation) and University Hospitals of North Midlands has led to more patients being seen quicker without waiting unnecessarily in the Trust’s Emerge ...
UHNM asthma team recognised by national society
A clinical team from University Hospitals of North Midlands has been given international recognition for a project which provides treatment for patients with severe asthma. The UHNM asthma team has been recognised by the European Respiratory Society ...
Consultant industrial action
The British Medical Association in England has announced: consultants are due to take part in a planned 48 hour strike from 7am on Thursday 24 August 2023. This will impact on services at University Hospitals of North Midlands. We are working c ...
UHNM ward manager scoops employee of the month
A ward manager from University Hospitals of North Midlands (UHNM) has been recognised with a Trust award for the care provided to a palliative patient and their family. Jo Reece from the Frail Elderly Assessment Unit (FEAU) treated a patient who h ...
University Hospitals of North Midlands shortlisted for the 2023 HSJ awards
University Hospitals of North Midlands has been shortlisted for two HSJ Awards which recognises the outstanding efforts and achievements that teams make to improve patient care. A pilot project which identifies patients from UHNM’s waiting lists who ...
UHNM welcomes Jacqui Rock, NHS Chief Commercial Officer
Wards and departments from across University Hospitals of North Midlands have welcomed Jacqui Rock, Chief Commercial Officer for NHS England. Ms Rock visited Royal Stoke University Hospital to meet with divisions from the Trust to discuss on-going a ...