If you or someone you know is in need of a BSL interpreter for an appointment, please make a member of staff aware.

You can check a booking at: word360.co.uk/check-a-booking

In an emergency, you can send a text message to 07887 622 746 to get an interpreter.

#DeafAwarenessWeek

This Dying Matters Week we are pleased to highlight the difference Worcestershire Acute NHS Palliative and End of Life Care Teams make for their patients.

We are so pleased to support their work through our specialist fund the SUPPORT Fund.

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We celebrated a double-first with two patients going home the same day after knee replacement operations at 2 of our hospitals.

Karen & Chris were both back home within 12 hours of surgery marking the first time we've provided total joint replacements as Day Case procedures.

It’s #DeafAwarenessWeek . Here are some communication tips to help you #BeDeafAware .

It's important to remember to ask the person you’re communicating with what their preferences are, and if they have any tips they find helpful.

For more advice, visit rnid.org.uk/information-an….

Today on International Day of the Midwife, let's say a huge thanks to all our maternity staff for the special job they do every single day! 💙👶

To celebrate, we asked some of our team what it means to do the job they do... 👇

#IDM2024

Today on International Day of the Midwife, let's say a huge thanks to all our maternity staff for the special job they do every single day! 💙👶

To celebrate, we asked some of our team what it means to do the job they do... 👇

#IDM2024

Patients with suspected prostate cancer or kidney stones are receiving their investigations or treatment more quickly thanks to a brand-new ultrasound scanner at the Alexandra Hospital.

The scanner was purchased after a £75,000 donation from the hospital’s League of Friends.

Fantastic service to have in my hometown. Well done to all involved and the amazing donations received

Patients with suspected prostate cancer or kidney stones are receiving their investigations or treatment more quickly thanks to a brand-new ultrasound scanner at the Alexandra Hospital.

The scanner was purchased after a £75,000 donation from the hospital’s League of Friends.

Then ➡️ Now

3 years ago Felicity was being cared for by our Neonatal Unit and had her first bath from her dad on the unit.

3 years on she's celebrating her birthday thriving and healthy.

Felicity's mum said: 'We’ll never forget the amazing staff who cared for her. Thank you!'

Then ➡️ Now

3 years ago Felicity was being cared for by our Neonatal Unit and had her first bath from her dad on the unit.

3 years on she's celebrating her birthday thriving and healthy.

Felicity's mum said: 'We’ll never forget the amazing staff who cared for her. Thank you!'

Great to hear praise for 'good solid progress' on key metrics at the Foundation Group Board meeting. More to do, but positive developments like Same Day Emergency Care and Single Point of Access are helping
improve urgent pathways. It's great to be sharing learning and…

The quarterly Foundation Group Board is underway. Papers here: worcsacute.nhs.uk/our-trust/trus…

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Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust has implemented new artificial intelligence software that is helping to save the lives of stroke patients by analysing brain images.

Full story 👉 ow.ly/EnEs50RtcwW

Sign up for our Eastnor Castle Walk closes this Friday 3 May! 🌄

Don't miss out on this charity walk supporting your local hospitals taking place on May 18!

Find out more and sign up here: wahcharity.org/upcoming-event…

#WorcestershireHour Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Paul Reeve Worcestershire Acute NHS

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