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News archive - For the Record

Image for Charity worker Gwen leaves with sadness
Charity worker Gwen leaves with sadness

28th April 2017 - For the Record

The Express & Star and Dudley/Stourbridge News contacted the Trust in relation to Gwen Timmins’ retirement from fundraising for The Dudley Group.

Image for Mixed ward breaches due to bed shortages
Mixed ward breaches due to bed shortages

12th April 2017 - For the Record

The Express & Star contacted the Trust in relation to the number of mixed sex breaches at Russells Hall Hospital in January 2017 referred to in the Chief Nurse report. The Trust was asked to comment.

Image for GMC warns against ‘unreasonable withdrawal’ over IR35
GMC warns against ‘unreasonable withdrawal’ over IR35

10th April 2017 - For the Record

HSJ contacted the Trust relating to new IR35 regulations for temporary staff. The HSJ had received reports about examples of staff refusing to work due to the regulations coming into force.

Image for Bed blocking hits new high at hospital
Bed blocking hits new high at hospital

2nd March 2017 - For the Record

The Express & Star contacted the Trust in relation to March’s Board papers which state that DTOCs are at an ‘all time high’.

Image for Foreign patient bill tops £400k
Foreign patient bill tops £400k

1st March 2017 - For the Record

The Trust was contacted by the Dudley News after issuing a Freedom of Information response which included figures relating to overseas patients who are not eligible for free NHS care.