Stories from around our Trust
Life-saving international Surgeon Mr Dakshesh Parikh awarded prestigious Gold Medal Denis Browne Award
A huge and well-deserved congratulations to our esteemed colleague Mr Dakshesh Parikh, Paediatric Surgeon from our Children’s Hospital; who earlier this month was awarded the Denis Browne Gold Medal, by the British Association for Paediatric Surgeons (BAPS). This prestigious award is granted annually, to mark outstanding contributions to paediatric surgery worldwide.
Consultant’s study gets international attention
A Birmingham Children’s Hospital consultant has had her study published in an internationally-recognised research journal.
Rebecca running the relay in honour of children with heart conditions and Children’s Hospital
A young patient with be raising the baton for children with heart conditions and her care at Birmingham Children’s Hospital in the Queen’s Baton Relay tomorrow (Tuesday 19 July).
Our baby loss and pre-term birth staff support an inspiration to others
Since its launch in July 2021 our unique Pregnancy Loss and Pre-Term Birth support package for colleagues has helped many and we've helped other organisations adopt their own similar policies.
Children’s Hospital team make sure wedding day is special for patient’s parents
A team at Birmingham Children’s Hospital have gone the extra mile to make sure a family were able to mark their big day together – bringing a wedding to a ward so they could share the occasion with their nine-week-old son.
Breaking ground on a new bereavement centre at our Women’s Hospital
Construction on a new standalone pregnancy loss bereavement centre has started at our Women’s Hospital.
Not just a midwife, but also an advocate for all women, in all situations – Dudu speaks
We revisit one of our brilliant International Day of the Midwife representatives, Dudu Nyathi our Fetal Monitoring Midwife who discusses how she was inspired by her midwife when she became pregnant early in her life.
The Prader-Willi Syndrome Booklet Launch for children transitioning into their teenage years
Our fantastic Endocrinology team were able to host their very own book launch this week, supported by our Learning Disability Team and funded by our Children's Hospital Charity - focusing on providing advice and support to young people transitioning into their teenage years with Prader-Willi Syndrome.
Meet the teachers helping young people sit exams while at Birmingham Children’s Hospital
Exams can be stressful at the best of times, combine that with being in the unfamiliar surroundings of a hospital and it can be a daunting prospect. Luckily, at Birmingham Children’s Hospital (BCH), teachers from the James Brindley Academy (JBA) are there to ease the anxiety and allow young patients to complete their studies.
The importance of finding community and support during your breastfeeding journey
This National Breast Feeding Week (27 June – 3 July), we caught up with one of our mums from Birmingham who kindly shared her experience when breastfeeding and navigate some of the challenges that she encountered.