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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.

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.

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.

A groundbreaking study by researchers has revealed important clues into what is driving disease in children with arthritis.

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). 

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.

Donna Lee-Sharpe, Clinical Nurse Manager at our Women’s Hospital, was recently recognised and given a highly coveted DAISY Award.

Lisa Pim, our Deputy Chief Nursing Officer for Quality and Governance, discusses her role within the organisation, achievements and inspiration. 

Millie Fage from the Complex Care Community team at Birmingham Children’s Hospital has won the prestigious international DAISY Award. Millie is a team leader who manages a core team of children in the community who require long-term ventilation via a tracheostomy.