Stories from around our Trust
Milkbank celebrates 75 years of helping neonatal babies
Birmingham’s Human Milk Bank is celebrating 75 years - and in just half a decade it’s collected the equivalent of 7,300 pints, helping to feed thousands of babies.
Three-year-old Theo is thriving following a lengthy hospital stay
This is the moment the family of Theo McCarthy had been waiting for – the toddler playing with his friends at nursery.
“Exemplar” NHS academy is leading the way
An NHS-run one-stop employment and support service for underrepresented communities has scooped a coveted Birmingham Award.
Baby with rare eye cancer diagnosed and receiving life-changing treatment earlier after genomic sequencing at birth
A newborn baby whose rare form of eye cancer was detected at birth thanks to world-leading research is receiving vital early treatment by Birmingham Children’s Hospital medics.
Parents thank surgeon for life-saving brain surgery
The parents of a two-year-old have thanked the surgeon who saved their daughter’s life after she was diagnosed with a brain tumour.
James provides Moment of Magic for mother
A doctor who went above and beyond in the care of a patient expecting high risk twins has been picked by the public for a prestigious gong at an NHS awards ceremony.
Newborn blood spot screening to significantly improve outcomes for children with HT1
Families across England will benefit from enhanced early detection of Hereditary Tyrosinemia Type 1 (HT1), a rare but treatable genetic disorder.
Emma Willis Announced As Patron Of Birmingham Women’s and Children's Hospital and Charity
Birmingham Women’s and Children's Hospital and Charity is delighted to announce much-loved TV presenter Emma Willis as its newest Patron.
Jaden defies the odds to launch his own business following a serious car accident
But despite suffering a brain injury, Jaden has overcome the odds to launch his own business inspired by the care he receives.
Team BCH Transplant Games superstars shine on global stage
After our fantastic Team BCH enjoyed a hugely successful British Transplant Games this summer, some of our superstars went on to proudly represent Great Britain joining competitors from across the globe in Germany just a couple of weeks later.