Stories from around our Trust

Celebrating 1,000 samples for the Generation Study, taken by staff from Birmingham Women’s Hospital
More than 1, 2 0 0 w omen under the care of Birmingham Women’s Hospital are helping to detect rare diseases – by donating blood from their baby’s umbilical cord .

Nurse Laura recognised for dedication and commitment to caring for neonatal babies
Laura, a nurse with 10 years of experience working on the Neonatal Surgical ward at our Children's Hospital, has been awarded a coveted DAISY award.

Postpartum haemorrhage project team shortlisted for 2025 HSJ Awards
Clinicians from Birmingham Women’s Hospital have been shortlisted for a prestigious national award for their work around reducing blood loss during labour.

Greener ways of travel for staff commended
Our Trust has become the first in the city to be commended for its greener travel to work schemes offered to colleagues.

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.