Stories from around our Trust
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.
Say thanks to our incredible maternity and neonatal teams
Maternity safety charity Baby Lifeline is launching its UK Maternity Unit Marvels (MUM) Awards to give parents the chance to say thank you to the individuals in teams who made the birth of their child possible.
Helping out asthma patients in the community – World Asthma Day
At Birmingham Women’s and Children’s, we have a specialist asthma team that work in our hospitals and across the community in GP surgeries and centres to help advise and treat young people living with the condition.
Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust appoints new Chief Executive
Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust’s Board has appointed Matt Boazman as its new Chief Executive following an extensive recruitment process.
Providing inclusive and respectful care for pregnant people with diverse gender identities
Pregnancy, birth, and infant feeding are significant life events that can pose unique challenges for individuals with diverse gender identities. These challenges may stem from societal stigmas, lack of understanding from healthcare providers, and limited access to gender-affirming care.