Expecting mothers can look forward to a more comfortable and relaxing birthing experience thanks to the installation of a new birthing pool at University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust (UHNM). A brand-new, state-of-the-art active birthing poo ...
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Staff nurse awarded prestigious Daisy Award as he celebrates 80th birthday
A staff nurse - believed to be the oldest employee at University Hospitals of North Midlands - has been presented a prestigious award for his dedication and commitment to patient care, two days before his 80th birthday! Eric Dray, has worked in the ...
Care environment at UHNM exceeds national average latest assessment shows
Latest figures from a national patient-led assessment shows the care environment at University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust (UHNM) exceeds the NHS national average. UHNM is above the national average in all eight categories of NHS England’s ...
Junior Doctor Industrial Action
UHNM is to face further strike disruption from Saturday 24 February amid continued high demand for services. Strike action by junior doctors will run from 7am on Saturday to midnight on Wednesday (28 February) and is set to impact some routine care ...
Hard-working Amber receives Employee of the Month
A junior doctor who has made a “massive impact” on her new team has been awarded UHNM’s Employee of the Month. Amber Ahmed-Issap, a Foundation year two (FY2) doctor, has been praised for her contributions to Royal Stoke’s Heart Centre. Amber’s work ...
Heroic Mick wins CEO Award
A healthcare assistant whose quick thinking helped save the life of a distressed member of the public has been praised for his actions. Mick Hibbs was on his way into work at Royal Stoke’s A&E Department when he spotted a gentleman in distress o ...
New cholesterol project to reduce hospital readmissions at UHNM
A new project at University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust (UHNM) is helping to reduce hospital readmissions in heart attack, stroke and vascular patients. The Lipid Optimisation Project identifies existing high-risk patients at UHNM and work ...
UHNM declares Critical Incident
UHNM declares Critical Incident Dr Matthew Lewis, UHNM Medical Director, said: “We are currently experiencing extremely high demand for all our services. Both Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford have been under severe and ...