Team OPD

We're celebrating Black Pioneers as Walsall Healthcare's first week focus for #BlackHistoryMonth. Pioneers such as Mary Jane Seacole who displayed compassion, skills and bravery while nursing soldiers during the Crimean War.

From next Mon 5 Oct we're running a Covid-19 swab test assessment unit just for patients due to come into hospital for a planned procedure. Strictly by appointment only - patients will be invited to attend this drive through as part of pre-assessment bit.ly/3ncWLFq

“Everything is arranged so you’ve got no unnecessary waiting. You’re greeted and shown how to get there quickly. There’s hand gel and staff and other patients are wearing masks to protect everyone. I think things actually run more efficiently now” - shielding patient Tony.

Feel nervous or anxious about coming into hospital following the Covid-19 pandemic? Here's how we're keeping you safe bit.ly/2OS3K6z “When you need treatment for cancer that should be the most important thing," says patient John.

Our Support Services staff working hard today to ensure our re-located chemotherapy unit is spick and span for Monday. The unit has moved to route 106 as we continue to minimise the risk of Covid-19 on patients who need vital treatment. Read more bit.ly/3110pJC

From now on you'll need to wear a face covering to attend your outpatients' appointment. Please bring your own such as a scarf or bandana but we'll give you a face mask if you don't have anything. Thank you for following the new rules.