Latest News Stories
15th March 2022
SWFT Charity asks for your support with £350k appeal to improve mental wellbeing for young hospital patients
SWFT Charity is pleased to announce the Young Minds Matter Appeal, which aims to raise £350,000 for an array of new facilities on Warwick Hospital's MacGregor Ward, with the focus on enhancing care for children with mental health conditions. The plans for the development include a new 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.
23rd February 2022
Refurbishment to key department at Warwick Hospital
A £3.2million project to significantly improve South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust’s Endoscopy Service, which carries out tests to look inside the body, is now completed.
21st February 2022
New Warwick Hospital car park increases parking capacity for patients and staff
South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust’s new four-storey car park, located on Millers Road in Warwick, will provide 469 spaces for staff, increasing on-site parking for patients.
24th January 2022
Partners support stronger collaboration between local hospices
Within Warwickshire, exciting work is underway with hospice providers (including Mary Ann Evans Hospice, Marie Curie, Myton Hospice, The Shakespeare Hospice and Shipston Home Nursing) to develop a collaborative approach across the hospice sector including access to patient services, clinical standards and the type of care available.
20th December 2021
New assessment unit helps local hospital treat more patients
South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust (SWFT) have developed a new Surgical Assessment Unit (SAU) at Warwick Hospital and it is now fully operational.
15th December 2021
Fire service run practice exercises at Ellen Badger Hospital site
South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust are currently working with Shipston Medical Centre to develop the Ellen Badger site and re-locate the medical centre. The development plans are progressing well but before construction work starts the Trust have been supporting Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Services to use the empty building to run practice exercises.
2nd December 2021
Local healthcare volunteers acknowledged for their invaluable support in national awards
Two members of South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust (SWFT) have been recognised in the Helpforce Champion Awards for their commitment to volunteering in healthcare.
26th November 2021
Strengthened partnership between South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust & Foundation Group, and the University of Warwick
Two of the region’s best performing institutions from the health and education sectors are working together to further strengthen their partnership through an enhanced approach to medical education, teaching and research development.
25th November 2021
Are you passionate about your local NHS services? If so, your local NHS Trust needs you
South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust (SWFT) is currently recruiting for new governors to represent all communities in Warwickshire. Your NHS Trust believes in removing barriers to ensure everyone in our community has equal access to care. By becoming a Governor you can play a pivotal role in assisting SWFT to achieve this aim and help to shape local health services by supporting the development of strategies and plans and sharing important feedback from your area.
11th November 2021
Support your local NHS trust to deliver outstanding care to patients and their families
We believe in enhancing patient experience and adding value to services. People are at the heart of the organisation's volunteer service - providing invaluable support to staff and assisting the Trust to provide first-class care to patients, carers and visitors within our hospitals and communities.
