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Black belt in karate is kicking cancer with over 100 doses of chemo

25th March 2024

Black belt in karate is kicking cancer with over 100 doses of chemo

After being diagnosed with bowel cancer in 2018, Austin Birks, began a treatment journey which has seen him have over 100 doses of chemotherapy.

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Faster diagnosis for communities in south Warwickshire

22nd March 2024

Faster diagnosis for communities in south Warwickshire

Work has started on the development of a purpose built diagnostic centre in the heart of Stratford.

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Warwick Hospital expands in partnership with One Retail and Noviniti

20th March 2024

Warwick Hospital expands in partnership with One Retail and Noviniti

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust has partnered with One Retail, Compass Group UK & Ireland’s retail sector and Noviniti, to transform the Warwick Hospital estate. The project is a huge investment, which will help create sustainable and accessible services alongside transforming the hospital’s main entrance look, feel and flow of people.

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South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust ranked fourth in the country for recommended place to work in the NHS

7th March 2024

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust ranked fourth in the country for recommended place to work in the NHS

Thanks to wellbeing, inclusivity and flexible working, staff at South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust (SWFT) have ranked their organisation fourth in the country* for recommended place to work in the national NHS staff survey. The results also place the Trust in the top five** in the Midlands for all survey themes.

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1st March 2024

​DadPad® app relaunches in Coventry

The DadPad® app is an easy-to-use resource that has been developed with the NHS to provide support and guidance for new dads and dads-to-be.Together with the DadPad® books, the resource aims to help dads prepare for and transition into new parenthood.

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Trust Frailty Service receives national recognition

29th January 2024

Trust Frailty Service receives national recognition

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust’s (SWFT) integrated Frailty Service, incorporating hospital and community services, has been awarded the ‘Health Tech Case Study of the Year’ for transforming Frailty and Elderly Care in the Health Tech News (HTN) Now Awards 2023/24. The collaborative team, who continually demonstrate remarkable commitment in addressing the complex healthcare needs of frail individuals in our community, has received this recognition alongside Consultant Connect, a UK-founded telemedicine provider.

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Developing Cardiology services at Warwick Hospital

21st December 2023

Developing Cardiology services at Warwick Hospital

On Tuesday 12 December, a Cardiology Conduction System Pacing Day was held at Warwick Hospital. The Cardiology Team at South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust (SWFT) ran the event to introduce an innovative approach to their staff and external organisations.

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Special guest opens new facilities at children’s ward

5th December 2023

Special guest opens new facilities at children’s ward

On Friday 1 December, a very special guest opened the new facilities on Macgregor Ward at Warwick Hospital. Returning patient, Joseph Froggatt and his mum Lucy were invited to officially open the new specialist spaces - a playroom and activity area, an adolescent recreational space, a sensory room with specialist equipment to allow children to decompress away from the busy ward, and a bereavement suite/quiet room.

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SWFT elective services win recognition for meeting top clinical and operational standards

13th October 2023

SWFT elective services win recognition for meeting top clinical and operational standards

​SWFT’s elective services have been successfully accredited as elective surgical hubs delivering high standards in clinical and operational practice.

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2nd October 2023

Clinical staff lead the way in NHS sustainability

Clinical teams from South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust (SWFT) have taken part in a ‘Green Team’ competition, supported by the Centre for Sustainable Healthcare (CSH).

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