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UHNM becomes a Veteran Aware hospital

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is pleased to announce that it has been named as a Veteran Aware Trust in recognition of its commitment to improving NHS care for veterans, reservists, members of the armed forces and their families. ...

Family thank nurse for staying by grandfather's side

The family of a grandfather who passed away during the Covid-19 pandemic have thanked nurse Clare Jones for her care. Reginald Whalley was cared for recently on ward 126 at Royal Stoke University Hospital. Sadly, the family were not able to say goodb ...

Discharge facilitator thanked for improving patient experience

Discharge facilitator Julie Millar has been thanked for helping to improve patient experience. Julie, who works on respiratory ward 222 at Royal Stoke University Hospital, has implemented new ideas which have enhanced working practices on the ward an ...

Patient returns to thank staff who saved his life

A recovering Covid-19 patient has visited staff on respiratory ward 222 exactly a year after he was discharged to say thank you. Retired university lecturer David Thomas contracted Covid-19 last year and after getting progressively more ill was rushe ...

New nurse thanked for support of international delegates

Newly qualified scrub nurse Riya Muthu-Kandathil has been thanked for helping to support UHNM’s upcoming delegation of international nurses. Riya, originally from Kerala, India, volunteered her own time to take part in videos which will help recruits ...

Divisional surgery team recognised for dedication and determination

UHNM’s divisional surgery team have been recognised for their dedication and determination. Staff volunteered to work weekends and evenings, coming together to support each other and colleagues in other divisions both professionally and personally. ...

Patient beats cancer thanks to screening test

Retired Lynne Stretton from Stafford urges people to attend bowel cancer screening appointments after being diagnosed with Bowel Cancer in 2020. 65 year-old Lynne received a bowel cancer screening test through the post via the screening programme but ...

Rota co-ordinator thanked by chief executive

Anaesthetics rota co-ordinator Sarah Bloor has been thanked by the chief executive for her outstanding work during the pandemic.  A team of doctors nominated Sarah for frequently working beyond her normal duties and working extra hours including even ...

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