Latest News Stories
14th September 2023
Coventry and Warwickshire unite for Baby Loss Awareness Week 2023
Healthcare partners and local charities, including Hannah’s House, across Coventry and Warwickshire are coming together to commemorate Baby Loss Awareness Week 2023 by hosting a heartfelt service at Coventry Cathedral. This event, scheduled for Sunday 15 October 2023 at 2:00pm, is dedicated to anyone who has been affected by pregnancy loss or the loss of a baby.
1st September 2023
Keeping vulnerable patients active
Victoria Ward, Warwick Hospital, cares for elderly patients with cognitive impairments such as delirium, dementia, or memory loss. These vulnerable patients can be in-patients for long periods of time. Staying in hospital can be challenging for anyone - a reduction in activities, mobility and mental stimulation can result in distress and a decline in wellbeing, particularly for frail patients.
14th August 2023
Have your say on the Health Visiting service in Warwickshire
Anyone interested in health visiting in Warwickshire is invited to take part in a survey to share their views on a new proposal for the health visiting service in Warwickshire.
19th July 2023
South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust praised for significant Maternity Services improvement
South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust (SWFT) are excited to share the recent outcomes of the Care Quality Commission's (CQC) inspection report, showcasing significant improvements in the quality of care within our Maternity Services.
12th July 2023
Transforming Warwick Hospital
Work is underway to transform the Warwick Hospital estate.
5th July 2023
Integrated Frailty Service wins national award for excellent care
We are extremely proud to announce that our Integrated Frailty Service, incorporating acute and community services, has won a prestigious national NHS Parliamentary Award in recognition of its innovative and proactive thinking. The team were chosen as the regional winners in the ‘Excellence in Urgent and Emergency Care’ category from hundreds of nominations sent by Midlands MPs. Our service then went head-to-head with other regional winners from across the country, before being chosen the national winner of this category by a panel of senior leaders representing staff and patients from across the country.
29th June 2023
Local NHS Trust introduces cutting-edge technology
South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust (SWFT) is proud to announce the arrival of the ‘Da Vinci X’ Surgical Robot to the Trust. This cutting-edge technology marks a significant advancement in the provision of specialist surgical care for the people of south Warwickshire.
22nd June 2023
Work continues on the new Ellen Badger Hospital
Following the demolition of the original building, the main contractors Speller Metcalfe have started on-site to create a modern, purpose-built hospital for the community of Shipston and the surrounding villages.
20th June 2023
Multi-million-pound grant secured for greener future
Our Trust has taken a significant step towards a greener future with a £8.1 million grant to lower the carbon footprint of our estate.
12th June 2023
SWFT's Integrated Frailty Service recognised for Excellence in Urgent and Emergency Care
We are excited to share that our Integrated Frailty Service, incorporating acute and community services, is a regional champion in the prestigious NHS Parliamentary Awards to mark the NHS’s 75th birthday. As a regional champion SWFT will now go head-to-head with other winners from across the country to be judged by a national panel made up of senior leaders representing staff and patients, for the chance to win the prestigious national award.
