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Firefighter owes life to UHNM specialist cardiac team

999: Critical Condition : Firefighter owes life to UHNM specialist cardiac team The final episode of hit TV show 999: Critical Condition, filmed exclusively at University Hospital of North Midlands, gives a glimpse of what goes on behind the scenes ...

Army veteran thanks NHS for saving his life

An army veteran who was treated at Royal Stoke University Hospital has spoken of his admiration for the NHS. Rob Shenton was admitted to Royal Stoke University Hospital last summer after breaking his back in a cycling accident. Rob said: “I fell of ...

Double's no trouble thanks to new twin clinic at UHNM

Mums expecting twins are set to benefit from a new clinic at UHNM. They will now be cared for by a named consultant with a special interest in multiple pregnancies. Two dedicated midwives  - Abigail Brocklehurst (left) and Anna O'Rourke (right) - wil ...

New e-learning on Perinatal Post-mortem Consent

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust have worked with Health Education England e-Learning for Healthcare and Keele University to develop a new e-learning resource to support health professionals who are required to discuss perinatal post- ...

Critical Care launch novel clinic to identify ‘long Covid’ problems for recovering patients

The critical care unit at University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust (UHNM) has launched a comprehensive and innovative virtual multidisciplinary clinic for recovering Covid-19 patients. The pilot clinic will act as a one-stop-shop for patients ...

Off-duty critical care nurse stops to help after multi-vehicle accident

An off-duty critical care nurse who helped people following a multi-vehicle car accident has been recognised for her outstanding compassion. Joanne Smith, Critical Care Outreach Nurse (pictured), was travelling to collect something one evening when s ...

Staffordshire grandmother thanks hospital staff for saving life twice

A Staffordshire grandmother today revealed how staff at University Hospital of North Midlands saved her life twice while she battled Covid-19. Elizabeth Rose from Great Haywood, near Stafford spent 17 days at Royal Stoke University Hospital after sh ...

999: Critical Condition : Life-threatening brain aneurysm treated with state of the art technology

A former teacher has made a full recovery from a life-threatening brain aneurysm following treatment at University Hospitals of North Midlands which is rarely used across the country . Helen Norton, of Shrewsbury, was transferred to the specialist n ...

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