Stories from around our Trust
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.
Preventing Midwifery Burnout - Practising Professional Midwifery Advocacy across our Trust
Gemma Price, one of our Professional Midwifery Advocates (PMA) in the Practice Development Team outlines the key support we’re extending across our Trust to midwives in need of a helping hand, both professionally and personally through Professional Midwifery Advocacy.
Down Syndrome during Lockdown – ‘Lisa was the third parent we needed”
It’s World Down Syndrome Day 2023 and we’re sharing a moment with Nicky and Blake Jones, parents from Northfield and their two-year-old daughter, Bailey, who was born with Down Syndrome.
A stress-free way to navigate our services with our Women’s Hospital Way Finder
Coming into hospital is already stressful enough, without the daunting feeling of being late for your appointment or getting lost amongst the many wards across our Women’s services.
Trainee Nursing Associate shortlisted for national award for work with young people with learning disabilities
Gemma Badland, Trainee Nursing Associate (TNA) for the Learning Disability and the Disability Intensive Care Enhanced (DICE) team at our Trust, has been nominated for a prestigious Student Nursing Times Award.
Safer Sleep Week – Neonatal Pathway Education Rebecca Uddin shares her advice for parents with newborn babies
Rebecca Uddin has been a Neonatal Pathway Educator at our Children's hospital since last year and worked within neonatal care since 2013, offering valuable advice to parents and families on how to keep babies safe during sleep. We asked Rebecca for her expert advice to families and parents on providing safer sleep for infants, to improve development and reduce cases of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).