Stories from around our Trust
Grand Round celebrates long‑standing Malawi partnership and shared learning
A Grand Round held at Birmingham Children’s Hospital has celebrated more than two decades of partnership working with Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital (QECH) in Blantyre, Malawi.
Simulation Suite training for future healthcare experts
Our £1 million charity-funded Simulation Suite has been selected as one of two Midland training grounds for medical and midwifery students.
Volunteers dedicate more than 13,000 hours to our Trust
An incredible 220 volunteers have supported us over the last year, dedicating an astonishing 13,000 hours – more than double the previous year.
Congratulations to Claire Hughes, nominated for her compassion and support
Claire Hughes, Clinical Nurse Manager on Ward 8 at our Women's Hospital, has recently been awarded the coveted DAISY Award after she was nominated by a fellow staff member for her outstanding support and compassion.
Team’s sights already set on British Transplant Games in Sheffield
Our Team BCH superstars, all of whom have been given the Gift of Life, will be flying our flag in Yorkshire between 6 and 9 August.
Schoolboy warns about the dangers of exploring abandoned buildings
A schoolboy has warned of the dangers of exploring abandoned buildings after he fell 20ft through a ceiling and suffered life-threatening injuries.
Trip of a lifetime for patients who are whisked to Florida
Seven seriously ill youngsters from our Children’s Hospital took the trip of a lifetime to Florida thanks to dedicated medics who volunteered to support them during their journey.
Research shows that insulin pumps don’t contribute to weight gain in diabetics
Research at Birmingham Children's Hospital has found that automated insulin pumps don't guarantee weight gain in diabetes patients as common myths suggest.
Bright future ahead for courageous Ava-Mae
Just months ago, Ava-Mae's family feared they would lose her after they were told she had a rare and potentially life-threatening form of asthma.
Young cancer patient Connie celebrates end of treatment
This is the magical moment four-year-old cancer patient Connie McKenna rang the end of treatment bell after two years of grueling treatment for leukaemia.