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Yahoo
12-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Events to be held to mark Windrush Day
Windrush Day is to be celebrated in Wolverhampton later this month. The annual event celebrates the contributions that Caribbean migrants and their descendants have made to the UK. Wolverhampton City Council will host a flag-raising ceremony outside the Civic Centre at 10:30 GMT on 22 June. A bust of Mel Chevannes, the city's first African-Caribbean councillor, will then be unveiled at Wolverhampton Art Gallery. Chevannes was elected to the Graiseley Ward in 1981 and served as a councillor for 11 years, later becoming the first African-Caribbean chairperson of The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust. "I am humbled to be honoured by a bronze bust in the city of Wolverhampton, which has been my home for the last 50 years," she said. "It is truly amazing that this is the first such public recognition in England of a black woman who is very much alive." HMT Empire Windrush docked in Tilbury, Essex, on 22 June 1948, bringing hundreds of passengers from the Caribbean to the UK, who were invited to rebuild post-war Britain. Wolverhampton mayor Councillor Craig Collingswood said the council was delighted to highlight and celebrate the impact of the Windrush generation. "Everyone is welcome to join us for the flag-raising and the unveiling, and I hope that as many residents as possible are able to come along and help us celebrate Windrush Day 2025," he added. Follow BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram. What is Windrush Day? Zephaniah to be celebrated at Windrush Day event New project aims to inspire Windrush descendants Plea for help to pay for Windrush victim's funeral Wolverhampton City Council
BBC News
12-06-2025
- General
- BBC News
Wolverhampton hosts Windrush Day events
Windrush Day is to be celebrated in Wolverhampton later this annual event celebrates the contributions that Caribbean migrants and their descendants have made to the City Council will host a flag-raising ceremony outside the Civic Centre at 10:30 GMT on 22 June.A bust of Mel Chevannes, the city's first African-Caribbean councillor, will then be unveiled at Wolverhampton Art Gallery. Chevannes was elected to the Graiseley Ward in 1981 and served as a councillor for 11 years, later becoming the first African-Caribbean chairperson of The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust."I am humbled to be honoured by a bronze bust in the city of Wolverhampton, which has been my home for the last 50 years," she said."It is truly amazing that this is the first such public recognition in England of a black woman who is very much alive."HMT Empire Windrush docked in Tilbury, Essex, on 22 June 1948, bringing hundreds of passengers from the Caribbean to the UK, who were invited to rebuild post-war mayor Councillor Craig Collingswood said the council was delighted to highlight and celebrate the impact of the Windrush generation."Everyone is welcome to join us for the flag-raising and the unveiling, and I hope that as many residents as possible are able to come along and help us celebrate Windrush Day 2025," he added. Follow BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
BBC News
01-04-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Wolverhampton man in prostate cancer testing plea
A retired engineer who has recovered from prostate cancer is urging men to get themselves tested for the Davies, 74, had a blood test at a charity event in 2020 which showed high levels of a protein produced by the prostate gland and further tests went on to confirm cancer in underwent regular blood tests and radiotherapy at the Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust (RWT) and has now been given the all clear, the trust grandfather said he was now back to running twice a week, walking daily and playing walking football and encouraged others to get checked and "catch it early". "I was referred to oncology in December 2023. I had my first hormone tablet that same day followed by a hormone injection three weeks later, every three months."Mr Davies underwent 20 rounds of radiotherapy, but within a month of completing it, had returned to running 5k and daily walks, the trust said. Blood tests measure the level of PSA protein, produced by the prostate gland, and may help detect early signs of prostate a raised PSA level is detected, men may be offered an MRI scan of the prostate to help decide if further tests or treatment is Davies continued hormone treatment to reduce his testosterone levels, which feeds the had his last injection in October and his PSA is now undetectable, the trust Davies said he was now "90-95% back" to how he was."I think it's important for all men over 45 to get tested. It's only a simple blood test," he said he was indebted to the staff that treated him along with information he was given from Prostate Cancer UK. Follow BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Yahoo
23-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Heart attack survivor thanks medics for their kindness
A Wolverhampton man has thanked medics after he went to A&E feeling unwell and was told he was "in the middle of a major heart attack." Chris Parsons went to Russells Hall Hospital in Dudley where doctors told him an artery was completed blocked and he needed an urgent angioplasty procedure. "I was fully conscious during the procedure and the team talked me through each stage," he said. Now recovered, he is enjoying a healthier lifestyle - including losing 22kg (3.4 stone) - and has thanked the paramedics, nurses, doctors and rehab teams who treated him "with kindness". Mr Parsons said he had fallen ill in May last year and his wife insisted he sought medical help after struggling to walk. "Within two minutes of arriving at Russells Hall Hospital's A&E, I was lying on a bed being wired up to an ECG machine," he said. He was urgently transferred to New Cross Hospital in Wolverhampton where a specialist cardiac team treated him by inserting a stent to open up a completely blocked artery, the hospital trust said. "From the moment we arrived at A&E to lying in a hospital ward post procedure, only three hours had passed – it was incredible," said Mr Parsons. He spent three days at New Cross Hospital and continued his recovery with cardiac rehabilitation at Russells Hall, including being given exercise guidance, nutritional advice and emotional support. "At first, I wasn't sure about counselling, as I felt fine," he said. "But after the first session, I realised how much the heart attack had affected me. "It helped me process what had happened and gave me the tools to move forward positively." Nine months later, he continues to exercise regularly and said he felt healthier than he ever had. "I was made to feel safe and cared for by everyone, from A&E staff to the ambulance crew, nurses, doctors, and rehab teams. They treated me as an individual and with kindness," he said. "This has helped me get to a position where I am healthier than I have been for years, have a new lease of life, and I'm looking forward to what the future brings." Follow BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram. Man who 'died' 27 times thanks hospital 'Appearing in an NHS campaign saved my life' Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
Yahoo
01-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Award for hospital wound team
A specialist team at the Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust has won an award for its work treating wounds and ensuring patients do not need more invasive procedures. The tissue viability group at New Cross Hospital use a type of therapy to remove damaged, dead or infected tissue to allow healthy tissue to heal. The approach is designed to prevent patients from needing further surgery. They received a silver award for Innovation in Debridement at the Journey of Wound Care Awards, held at the Imperial War Museum in London. Their work, alongside surgical colleagues, has also seen patients' limbs saved. "Our dynamic approach has driven us to think outside the box and this award reflects the collective effort of the team committed to making a meaningful difference in wound care," said Usha Sharma, who leads the team. "This achievement is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and collaboration that has been at the heart of our work." Follow BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram. Neonatal therapy team helps babies go home sooner Scan waiting times down at hospital trust Campaign to boost patients' knowledge about care Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
