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2 days ago
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Goodwill and strain for hospitals during strike
Planning and organising has helped keep services running at Wolverhampton's New Cross Hospital during a five-day strike by doctors but it has been difficult to maintain, a medical director says. Resident doctors in England return to work on Tuesday after their walkout. The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, which runs New Cross and Cannock Chase Hospital, said 236 non-urgent appointments were cancelled across both sites and many have had to be rescheduled. "We've tried to limit the impact on other services and been successful at that but obviously, as time goes on, it become more difficult to do," Dr Phil Dainty, the divisional medical director at New Cross, said. Why are resident doctors striking and what are they paid? Resident doctors, previously known as junior doctors, said they took the strike action because they have not had a "credible pay deal" for 2025-2026. Health Secretary Wes Streeting had argued the strike was "unreasonable" after pay rises in recent years and, while it was not possible to eliminate disruption to services, he said it was being kept to a minimum. Up to 40% of the 600 resident doctors at New Cross and Cannock Chase were on strike, more than anticipated, the trust said. Since it began on Friday, of the 236 cancellations, 110 were operations with the rest made up of outpatient appointments, a trust spokesperson said. Walsall Manor Hospital, which works collaboratively with New Cross, said it has cancelled 269 non-urgent appointments, 37 of which were operations which representing 10% of normal work. BBC Midlands Today was given access to New Cross Hospital and spoke to staff and some patients about the effects of the strike. At one point overnight on Monday, 200 patients were in the emergency department and they faced much longer waits - although Monday nights are traditionally busy in A&Es across the country, following a weekend. Dr Harj Kainth, an acute medicine consultant at New Cross, said consultants were taking on the extra work and she had done three extra shifts. "It's tiring because we're doing it on top of our usual clinical work so now I'll be back in next weekend as well and working all this week," she said. John Potter, an 81-year-old grandfather and patient in the emergency department, said he "had every sympathy with them". "But unfortunately, it does have a knock-on effect inside the hospital," he said. Kevin Neal, a grandfather from Wednesfield who had collapsed at home, said he felt doctors should be paid more. "Doctors have saved my life once so I quite agree they should be paid more," the 67-year-old said. "It's a profession that takes a long time to get into." Patient Juliette Ford, 56, from Wednesfield said: "I haven't been neglected, [I've] been looked after so I really can't say I blame them because they do work hard for their money. "They save lives at the end of the day and I don't think you can put a price on that to be honest with you." Dr Dainty said it was a difficult situation with "a lot of goodwill". "There's a lot of planning and organisation that goes into providing this sort of service for a few days, but ultimately it's also very, very difficult to sustain in terms of the individuals involved but also the other services that we're trying to run," he said. Follow BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram. More on this story Pleas for strike doctors to work blocked by union Patients urged to go to appointments during strike 'I'm utterly lost': Patients' anger over doctors strike cancellations Resident doctors begin strike in dispute over pay Related internet links Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
BBC News
07-07-2025
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Wolverhampton skin cancer awareness drop-in session for public
A drop-in session will be hosted in the centre of Wolverhampton for people to get help and advice about skin from the Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust's dermatology team will be at Wolverhampton Market, opposite Central Library, on Tuesday from 09:00-14:00 team will be able to discuss skin health, signs and symptoms of skin cancer, sun protection and self-examination, officials said, and will also be able to check skin lesions and carry out mole event has been organised by the City of Wolverhampton Council alongside the NHS trust. Councillor Obaida Ahmed said it was one of a regular series of events designed to raise awareness of cancer including breast, bowel and cervical added: "It's often possible to prevent skin cancer by being careful in the sun – for example, by using sunscreen and reapplying it regularly." Follow BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Yahoo
05-07-2025
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Hospital patients say 'sort it out' amid 'sickening' parking charge increase
Parking charges have been increased at three Midlands hospitals, and the news has left people less than impressed. Some branded the price hike "sickening" and a "tax on the sick", while others said there were other issues The Royal Wolverhampton and Walsall Healthcare NHS Trusts should "sort out" first. Wolverhampton's New Cross Hospital and Cannock Chase Hospital saw the new fees introduced on Tuesday, July 1, while charges will increase at Walsall Manor Hospital from Monday, July 21. READ MORE: Officers stopped driver for having no licence - then discovered he was wanted for much more serious offences Although those using the car parks for 15 minutes or less will not be charged, the fee for all other stays will increase by 20p, 50p or £1 - full details can be found here. When the Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust posted about the news on Facebook, many voiced their frustrations. Janet said: "It wouldn't be so bad if you could get a car space at New Cross." The comment attracted 23 likes and a response from Stacey, who said: "I know, I was driving around for 30 mins trying to find one." Becky added: "There are too many services on one site and not enough parking spaces as it is, yet you put the prices up. "I've ended up either missing an appointment or having to to get to site at least 45 mins before an appointment so I can find a space." Teresa branded it a "tax on the sick", adding: "It's sickening to put prices up again." Maria wrote: "I always get a taxi rather than risk driving to New Cross. It's a lot easier." Natalie also had strong feelings on the matter and made them clear in a lengthy post. She said: "You need to sort your parking out at New Cross before even considering charging more. "Unfortunately I've been coming regularly for four years and it remains horrendous and very stressful, particularly when you leave the house really early, get onto site in plenty of time then spend 45 min trying to park. "The amount of times I've been late for appointments! And often I've been tempted to give up and go home. "This must lead to massive inefficiencies on the already stretched and pressured appointment system. "Your barrier system is awful and quite often won't let cars in thinking it's full when I've seen spaces. "It's no wonder so many park on grass verges, double yellows, blind spots. "It's a mess you really need to sort it out!" There was a similar response over on the Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust's post. Kerry tagged a pal and wrote: "Will be more cars outside again." Chloe said: "Would help if you could get a space in the first place. "Maybe put the additional money into a multi-storey at Walsall and more parking at New Cross." In a joint statement, Will Roberts, chief operating officer at Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust and Gwen Nuttall, managing director at The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, said: "We appreciate any increase is going to affect people using our services and we have avoided doing this for as long as possible. 'But we do have to introduce these slight increases in line with other costs that are rising that the trust has to meet. "We are still offering free parking for people with disabilities and concessions for patients who require lengthy or regular courses of treatment as well as parents whose babies are being cared for on our Neonatal Unit. 'The income raised goes back into the trust and, acting on feedback, we are improving our car parks by looking at how we can offer app payment for example. 'Our teams also offer many more phone and video consultations, where appropriate, so fewer patients are having to travel and incur charges. "This is also having an effect on our clinics meaning those for whom a face to face appointment is necessary are having shorter waits and report a more efficient service.'
BBC News
01-07-2025
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Black Country hospital car parking charges to increase
Car parking charges are to increase for visitors and patients at two Black Country NHS rise came into force on Tuesday at New Cross Hospital in Wolverhampton and Cannock Chase Hospital. From Monday 21 July, it will come into effect at Walsall Manor additional money raised will be put back into the trusts running the sites - Royal Wolverhampton and Walsall applied increases range from 20p to £1 depending on the length of the stay, although existing concessionary arrangements will continue, according to bosses. A stay of one, two, three and four hours will now cost £3.50, £4.50, £5 and £6 respectively - a hike, in each instance, of 20p. Stays of between four and five hours will cost £6.30, and stays of between five and seven hours will cost £7 - a respective increase of 50p and £1 compared to previous rates for those stays.A new tariff of £10 has been introduced for stays of between eight and 24 continue to be waived for anyone using the car parks for 15 minutes or fewer. Disabled parking will remain free of charge and concessionary passes are still being made available for patients undergoing regular treatment such as chemotherapy, or for parents of babies in the neonatal NHS trusts said number plate recognition systems were being used across both trusts, adding the last increase to charges was more than a year ago. Gwen Nuttall, managing director at The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, said: "We appreciate any increase is going to affect people using our services and we have avoided doing this for as long as possible."But we do have to introduce these slight increases in line with other costs that are rising that the Trust has to meet."Ms Nuttall also said the trust was improving its car parks by looking at how to offer payment by app."Our teams also offer many more phone and video consultations, where appropriate, so fewer patients are having to travel and incur charges," she said."This is also having an effect on our clinics, meaning those for whom a face to face appointment is necessary are having shorter waits and report a more efficient service." Follow BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
BBC News
20-06-2025
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Wolverhampton trust children's nurse secures national award
A children's nurse who has dedicated nearly 30 years to caring for young patients in Wolverhampton has won a national Eacopo was "the most outstanding student" studying for a children's community nursing qualification at universities, The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust Eacopo joined the organisation in 1996, starting on the children's ward before moving to the Children's Community Nursing Service in said: "I feel really fortunate that I love my job and I'm grateful for all the support I've had from colleagues and management to develop my knowledge and training." The matron for the Children's Community Nursing Service and clinical nurse specialists at the trust has been awarded the Dame Elizabeth Fradd Prize, after studying at the University of South accolade celebrates the most outstanding student on the Specialist Practitioner Qualification in children's community nursing at universities in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. 'Incredibly grateful' Ms Eacopo said she was "so surprised", adding: "I have enjoyed every moment of my study and being part of the university - and receiving this award is the very luxurious icing on the cake."She added she felt "incredibly grateful" to have been nominated. "Working within Children's Community Nursing as a Matron is so rewarding, and this recognition means a great deal to me."Ms Eacopo, who began her nursing training in 1993, became a Queen's Nurse, an honour that promotes the highest standards of patient care in the community, in is also part of a national community children's nursing support group sponsored by the Queen's nursing Elizabeth, who trained as a children's nurse, became deputy chief nursing officer for England and served as director of nursing/lead director for reviews and inspections at the Commission for Health Improvement. Follow BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
