News

Kimberly Wiggins, aged 47, from Solihull and her son Dexter, aged 12, were invited to test our new virtual reality headsets funded by our Children’s Hospital Charity. Virtual reality is currently used by our specialist Play and Youth Service to support patients over the age of seven years old as a distraction technique during minor medical procedures and as an alternative for general anaesthesia.

The superstars of Team BCH brought home the coveted Best Children’s Team title for an amazing 25th time running after enjoying another golden British Transplant Games.

Seriously ill children in the West Midlands and their families will be getting vital support from a new training facility at Birmingham Children’s Hospital (BCH).

We’re joining others across the globe next week, for World Breastfeeding Week (1 – 7 August) to share advice, tips and support to help with personal journeys. At BWC we have a dedicated Infant Feeding team that are by the sides of families helping with their feeding choices. 

Miscarriage research carried out by clinicians at our Women’s Hospital is set to improve care for women across the country following a national review.

The Professional Midwifery and Nursing Advocacy (PMA and PNA) scheme is a large part of how our Birmingham Women’s and Children’s Hospital promotes restorative clinical support for our colleagues.

Our Trust was delighted to take home the award for Collaborator of the Year in the energy projects category at the Unlock Net Zero Live Awards in Manchester at the end of last month.

An update on industrial action taking place in July

Our Children’s Hospital has welcomed students from Aston University Engineering Academy (AUEA) to showcase the many career opportunities available in our NHS.

A Halesowen family are now reunited at home after their son, Noah, who has an extremely rare condition, after being cared for by our Children’s Hospital for more than 600 days.