Stories from around our Trust

Medals and smiles as our Team BCH superstars enjoy a golden time at the British Transplant Games
The annual celebration that proudly showcases the awesome power of organ donation was this year held in Oxford between 31 July and 3 August.

Good luck to Team BCH at the British Transplant Games
It’s that time of year again. Our Team BCH superstars will be flying the flag at the British Transplant Games, which is taking place in Oxford.

MP gets insight into health research improving lives
MP Al Carns saw first-hand the care provided to some of the region’s sickest youngsters during a visit to Birmingham Children’s Hospital.

Work starts to transform our Children’s Hospital to start – main entrance to close
Work to transform the front entrance of our Children’s Hospital, supported by our Charity and generous supporters through the £3million It Starts Here Appeal, will start on Saturday 26 July.

A Celebration of Growth and Connection: By Your Side Mentorship Graduation
Last week, mentors and mentees gathered to mark the successful completion of the fourth cohort of By Your Side, the Trust’s flagship mentoring programme.

Charity pays tribute to Ozzy
Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity has paid tribute to music legend Ozzy Osbourne, who has died aged 76.

NHS chief honoured for contributions to healthcare
The leader of Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust has been recognised for his contributions to healthcare with an honorary doctorate from Aston University.

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.
