Latest News Stories
12th March 2020
Better Coordination = Better Care
Great news: we’re all living longer! But whilst that’s reason to rejoice, what does it mean for the future of healthcare? Professor Sir Chris Ham is the Chair of the Coventry & Warwickshire Health & Care Partnership – to which we belong – and is an internationally-renowned expert in this area. Here he shines a well-informed light on the major issues…
10th March 2020
Mums-to-be and partners supported to quit smoking on No Smoking Day
No Smoking Day is taking place on Wednesday 11 March 2020 and, as part of the national campaign that encourages smokers to quit smoking, Warwickshire County Council (WCC) is putting a spotlight on the support available, particularly for expectant mums who should quit smoking during pregnancy.
9th March 2020
Enhanced environment provides comfort for cancer patients
Cancer patients receiving care at Warwick Hospital’s Aylesford Unit are set to benefit from a major refurbishment of the facility.
27th February 2020
Local NHS staff celebrate ‘Outstanding’ rating
This week local NHS staff celebrated receiving the highest possible rating awarded by the Care Quality Commission (CQC),
18th February 2020
Staff survey results showcases excellent safety culture at local NHS organisation
South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust (SWFT) is thrilled with their latest NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting them as one of the best employers for providing a safe environment for staff and patients. This builds on the recent CQC inspection which rated the Trust as ‘Outstanding’.
2nd January 2020
Funding award to help rough sleepers this winter
A bid to deliver a physical health outreach project for rough sleepers during the winter months has been awarded funding,
20th December 2019
You won’t be sick as a parrot with SWFT
South Warwickshire Foundation NHS Trust is bringing a new meaning to ‘getting plastered’ at Christmas.
9th December 2019
Mobile testing provides healthcare boost for homeless people in Leamington
Homeless people and current or past injecting drug users in Leamington Spa are being encouraged to look after their health by finding out if they have the Hepatitis C virus (HCV).
4th December 2019
South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust first ‘Outstanding’ acute and community healthcare provider in the Midlands
Staff at South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust (SWFT) are delighted after being rated as an 'Outstanding' provider.
