Stories from around our Trust
For six-year-old Lizzy and her family there was nowhere to go but everywhere
The open road was calling to Julia Cook, Specialist Pain Nurse at our Children's Hospital, who is currently driving through Europe and beyond with her family, after being given a 12-month sabbatical.
Diversifying at BWC – Health Care Assistant Kelly Price shares her Trust journey and professional advancement
Our Women's and Children's Hospital is renowned for its dedicated colleagues who play a vital role in ensuring the wellbeing of our patients. Among the compassionate individuals making a difference is Kelly Price, a valued Health Care Assistant (HCA) at our Women’s Hospital Fertility Centre.
International trial to reduce childbirth-related bleeding deaths – Professor discuss the ‘E-MOTIVE’ intervention
A ground-breaking study published by researchers from the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the University of Birmingham reveals that a new solution, known as E-MOTIVE, could be a significant breakthrough in reducing deaths caused by childbirth-related bleeding.
Two-year-old Wilfred’s recovery journey following horrific accident in family home
When Wilfred was just 19 months old, he fell out a second-story window in his family home. As part of Child Safety Week 2023, Jodie, Nursery Nurse and Mum of two from Warwickshire, talked us through the ordeal, and of Wilfred’s treatment at Birmingham Children’s Hospital.
Kangaroo Care – The power of skin-to-skin infant development
Kangaroo care stands out as a remarkable practice that fosters the bond between parents and their infants. Originally pioneered in Colombia, this skin-to-skin contact technique has gained widespread recognition for its countless benefits.
Michala is the star at national awards ceremony
A maternity support worker at our Women’s Hospital has won a prestigious national honour for her exemplary care and dedication to women, babies and their families.
Midlands Research Centre to lead the development of new treatments for mental health conditions thanks to significant government investment
Our Trust is part of the Government’s new Mental Health Mission, a £42.7m investment into developing targeted new treatments for mental health conditions.
Why we’re so passionate about Sustainability
Last week (15 to 19 May) was our Trust’s first Sustainability Week and our dedicated ‘Green Team’ met with colleagues across BWC to discuss the many ongoing initiatives, activities and future plans we have.
A champion in four different sports – Birmingham Children’s Hospital patient, Kristof, shines at World Transplant Games
A teenager from Kingswinford who was given the ‘Gift of Life’ through organ donation has returned home from the World Transplant Games with four gold medals
Thank you to our more than 5,000 patients who have taken part in a research trial over the last 12 months
We’re proudly marking International Clinical Trials Day (Saturday 20 May) and we want to say a big ‘thank you’ to all of our patients and families, along with our dedicated research teams, for their support and hard work at enhancing the care provided to those we care at our Trust and beyond.