Wayne’s praise for ICU and therapists
At one point in his COVID-19 battle father-of-three Wayne Leek was given just a slim chance of survival. But last [...]
Window rehab lifts family’s spirits
For Ian Hawkins’ family the last seven weeks have been a complete rollercoaster – from fearing they were going to [...]
A vital link for families
"To hear the words critical but stable isn’t enough for families at this time – we’ve had to change our [...]
Early intervention to aid recovery
Physiotherapists start to work with patients in critical care as soon as possible after admission and this vital intervention is [...]
Helping COVID-19 patients on their road to recovery
Just a couple of months ago most of us wouldn’t even have seen an Intensive Care Unit– now we see [...]
Walsall FC fan Richard is coming home
Just a week ago 22-year-old Richard Gaunt was on oxygen in Walsall Manor Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit after contracting COVID-19 [...]
Getting life back to normal after surviving COVID-19
Project engineer Warren Bennett is now recovering at home after contracting COVID-19 and being treated on Walsall Manor Hospital’s Intensive [...]
COVID-19 survivor Patricia’s story
“I’m looking forward to being able to spend time with my family again – and getting back to playing golf!” [...]
Happy Birthday ICU as first year flies by
Walsall Manor Hospital’s state-of-the-art Intensive Care Unit (ICU) has celebrated its first anniversary today (Sunday 1 December 2019). The ICU, [...]
Positive impact of organ donation
Organ Donation Week is over for another year but our Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Sister Laura Smith reminds us why [...]