Stories from around our Trust
From receiving to giving care – Richard’s story
A junior doctor has come full circle; he is now working in the department that helped care for him as a child.
Reading your baby – Infant body language and supporting development in Neonatal Intensive Care
We caught up with Midwife, Shevonne Hodson-Walker, our Family Integrated and Developmental Care Lead at our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit; about understanding your baby’s body language, so that you can better care for your baby and support their development.
Stonewall’s Silver award secured as we become a leading LGBTQ+ inclusive employer
We are pleased to announce that BWC has been recognised as being an exceptional employer who are committed to supporting their LGBTQ+ colleagues, patients and families.
Why is Antenatal Screening important for parents-to-be? A moment with Lisa Bullows, our Lead Screening Midwife
Lisa Bullows, our Antenatal Screening Lead from our Women’s Hospital will have been with us for 20 years this September, starting her BWC career as a band 5 midwife in our core Delivery Suite. Working there for 11 years within intrapartum care, she began to support women with high-risk pregnancies working across our High Dependency Unit, Triage and Abby Suite with our Bereavement team.
Our borehole project comes to the front of our Children’s Hospital
Colourful new hoarding has been installed on either side of the front of the building in preparation for the commencement of borehole drilling that will be taking place from 19 April.
Fast-tracking the diagnosis of neurology patients with Inherited White Matter Disorders through an enhanced service
NHS has launched a new service that aims to fast-track the diagnosis and specialist care of hundreds of people with rare genetic conditions affecting the central nervous system. The service will primarily benefit patients with inherited white matter disorders (IWMDs), also known as leukodystrophies, which can be degenerative and life-limiting.
Industrial action: 11 April until 15 April
Postgraduate doctors – sometimes known as junior doctors – are taking industrial action across the UK from Tuesday (11 April) until the morning of Saturday (15 April) as part of their dispute over pay with the Government.
Restorative clinical support to nurture our nurses – The Professional Nurse Advocacy Scheme
Michelle Wakelin, Cardiac Educator and one of our Professional Nursing Advocates, is keen to share the restorative clinical and pastoral support nurses are being offered at our Birmingham Women’s and Children’s Hospitals.
Over The Wall bring their activity camps to the Midlands this summer
BWC has been working with Over The Wall (OTW) Children's Charity to provide an outreach service for our young people and their families.This summer, OTW will be running 3 Midlands activity camps to help empower children with a health challenge.