Stories from around our Trust
Introducing Taurus: New Electronic Patient Record to go live this week (Thursday 15 May)
This Thursday (15 May) our Trust goes live with a new transformational Electronic Patient Record across our hospitals.
Birmingham Children's Hospital first children’s hospital to achieve stage one Baby Friendly Initiative Award from UNICEF UK
Birmingham Children’s Hospital have recently achieved Stage One of the Baby Friendly Initiative (BFI) from UNICEF UK, after their dedication to infant feeding.
Toddler thriving after undergoing lifesaving heart surgery at just nine weeks old
Baby Charlotte underwent major surgery at our Children’s Hospital to patch a hole in her heart when she was just nine-weeks old after she was diagnosed with Complete Atrioventricular Septal Defect (AVSD) during mum Rachel’s 20-week scan.
Children’s Hospital experts offer advice to stay safe in the sun
The weather in the UK may not always be the best, but as the temperature gets warmer, we're sharing advice to help families stay safe.
Daniel’s Heart Surgeries Won’t Put the Brakes on His Racing Dream
Nine-year old Daniel Stangereani from Leicestershire is competing in the prestigious SuperOne Go Karting Series despite undergoing three open heart surgeries at our Children's Hospital.
Sensational Sophia teaches other kids about her Cleft Palate after receiving specialist care from Birmingham Children’s Hospital
An 11-year-old from Albrighton is not letting her cleft palate define her and is now teaching her classmates about the condition to help increase understanding.
Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust Highly Commended in the British HR Awards
Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust has recently been Highly Commended in the British HR Awards for 'Public and Not for Profit Organisation of the Year’.
Nurse Rachel recognised for her hard work and determination supporting young people with pain management
A huge ‘congratulations’ to the latest winner of our coveted DAISY Award, Rachel Desai, a Nurse Consultant who supports young people with pain management at our Children’s Hospital.
New parent information board created for Neonatal Intensive Care Unit to help parents understanding of equipment
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Birmingham Women’s Hospital recently unveiled a large parent information graphic board, which features drawings and explanations of common medical equipment used in the unit to help parents feel more at ease during their stay.
Determined tot Taylor now thriving after lifesaving care at Birmingham Women’s and Children’s Hospitals
Twenty-month-old Taylor Wilshire Cox has been through a lot, including multiple surgeries, after being born prematurely then developing serious health issues shortly after being born but she’s now back home in Erdington and thriving thanks to lifesaving care at Birmingham Women’s and Children’s Hospitals.