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“Guardian angel” nurses from University Hospitals of North Midlands save neighbour’s life

Two senior nurses from University Hospitals of North Midlands have been described as “guardian angels” after saving their neighbour’s life. Andy and Jenny Weedall, who both work at Royal Stoke University Hospital, provided lifesaving care to their n ...

999: Critical Condition: Stoke-on-Trent woman enjoying a second chance after treatment at UHNM

A 66-year-old woman from Stoke-on-Trent who was diagnosed with a life threatening brain aneurysm is enjoying her second chance at life after being treated at University Hospitals of North Midlands. Vivienne Gilroy of Kingsley, Stoke-on-Trent, appear ...

999: Critical Condition: Retired Welsh farmer charged by cow makes full recovery

A retired farmer from Wales who was airlifted to University Hospital of North Midlands after being injured by a cow is to have his ordeal featured on in the latest episode of 999: Critical Condition. Eric Morris, of Llanfyllin, was critically injure ...

University Hospitals of North Midlands junior doctor given highest accolade for social action and humanitarian efforts

A junior doctor from University Hospitals of North Midlands has been recognised with the highest accolade a young person can achieve for social action or humanitarian efforts. Sai Ram Pillarisetti who will be joining the team in surgery at the Royal ...

Two healthcare assistants have been thanked for helping a patient in severe distress

Left to right, Senior Sister Stephanie Albutt (collected the award on behalf of Marie) and Alexandra. Marie Woodward and Alexandra Macavei were on a break and walking through the Lyme Building when they heard calls for help coming from a nearby toil ...

Patient’s life saved by delivery driver

A father-of-two from Stoke-on-Trent is a walking miracle thanks to the quick actions of a delivery driver, West Midlands Ambulance Service and staff at University Hospitals of North Midlands. Rob Coburn, from Longton, Stoke-on-Trent was walking his ...

Family praise new neonatal service at University Hospital of North Midlands

Tiny twins from Stoke-on-Trent born five weeks early at University Hospitals of North Midlands have been able to go home earlier than premature or sick babies would traditionally be able to thanks to the launch of a new community outreach service. T ...

University Hospitals of North Midlands care team up for prestigious UK award

A team from University Hospitals of North Midlands helping patients avoid hospital by delivering high quality care at home has been shortlisted for a top award. The unscheduled care coordination centre/community rapid intervention service at Univers ...

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