Stories from around our Trust
Peer support worker, Clare leaps for gold at the World Masters Championships
Courageous Clare Gratix , Autism Peer Support Worker in our Forward Thinking Birmingham service , has won a gold medal in her first World Masters Indoor Athletics Championship in Gainesville, Florida .
Trust welcomes changes to national bereavement leave policy
Bosses at Birmingham Women’s and Children’s (BWC) NHS Foundation Trust have welcomed a government announcement ensuring families who experience pregnancy loss before 24 weeks are entitled to protected bereavement leave.
Siblings with different rare diseases now thriving thanks to expert care from medics
Parents Jade and Scott Page are living a rare reality – two of their four children have been diagnosed with entirely different rare diseases.
Co-production wins at the National Learning Disability and Autism Awards 2025
Congratulations to Ted Page, Clinical Educator in Learning Disabilities and Autism and Elise Ross, Oliver McGowan co-trainer with lived experience of autism, for winning ‘The Partnership for Co-produced Training’ Award at the National Learning Disability and Autism Awards 2025.
Midwives share expertise at Midland Maternity and Midwifery Festival
Colleagues from Birmingham Women’s Hospital recently attended and presented at the annual Midland Maternity and Midwifery Festival to showcase some of the latest maternity projects and share their expertise.
First of its kind study for children with arthritis reveals possible new disease targets
A groundbreaking study by researchers has revealed important clues into what is driving disease in children with arthritis.
Community Mental Health Services transfer to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust
After months of planning, on 1 July the management of Community Mental Health Services will transfer from Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust (BWC) to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust (BSHMFT).
How our EpIQ Genetics team embraced Improvement Huddles
Processes are rarely perfect. Now and then, we all notice areas for improvement at work. These often involve small changes that could have a significant impact, delivering better outcomes while saving time, effort and resources.
Clinical Nurse Manager, Donna, recognised for her compassionate care
Donna Lee-Sharpe, Clinical Nurse Manager at our Women’s Hospital, was recently recognised and given a highly coveted DAISY Award.
A Few Minutes With Lisa Pim
Lisa Pim, our Deputy Chief Nursing Officer for Quality and Governance, discusses her role within the organisation, achievements and inspiration.