Stories from around our Trust
Happy retirement to Professor Ewer’s who leaves a lasting Pulse Ox legacy for babies and families
Today (Thursday 31 March), we’re wishing our colleague and friend, Professor Andrew Ewer, Professor of Neonatal Medicine and Honorary Consultant Neonatologist at our Women’s Hospital, a very happy retirement. He leaves a lasting legacy that is saving the lives of babies not only here but across the globe too.
NHS Staff Survey results released
The national NHS Staff Survey results, which give an indication of how staff feel about life at our Trust, have been released today (Wednesday 30 March).
Appointment of new Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer
We are delighted to announce that, following an international search, our board has appointed our new Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer, Daljit Athwal, who will join us this summer.
Children’s Hospital Trauma Team named ‘Best Hospital Team’
The Major Trauma Rehabilitation Team at our Children’s Hospital have won the title of "Best Hospital Team" in the prestigious Child Brain Injury Trust Awards.
Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Ruth Wall awarded Florence Nightingale Scholar
We want to congratulate Ruth Wall, Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at our Trust, for being named “Florence Nightingale Scholar” after participating in their unique leadership programme.
A year on from implementing Virtual Wards ‘Covid at home’ monitoring and support service for over 1200 pregnant women
In March 2021, our Women’s Hospital implemented a virtual service to support pregnant women from home during the pandemic, helping to benefit over 1200 mums to be. As many as 145 women were active patients receiving care from the Virtual Wards Service during the peak of the Omicron variant.
Secretary of State Sajid Javid praises BWC's 'phenomenal' work
The Rt Hon Sajid Javid has thanked BWC colleagues for their 'phenomenal work', following a ‘heartwarming’ visit to our Children’s Hospital last week.
“It’s like having barbed wires wrapped around your insides” – ‘End’ing the silence with Devon’s Endometriosis Journey
For Endometriosis Awareness Month, we’re focusing on encouraging women to stop dismissing their pain and discomfort and seek support if they feel they may be included in the one in 10 women affected by endometriosis.
Our Children’s Hospital providing cancer care for Ukrainian refugees
Experts in paediatric cancer care from our Children’s Hospital have played a pivotal role in the evacuation of 21 Ukrainian children to England for NHS cancer treatment.
'Our little miracle' – Mum shares her story for Hydrocephalus Awareness Week
When Mum Beth Kelly was pregnant with her first son Charlie, she was told he had a condition called Hydrocephalus, a disease which causes fluid to build up in the brain and raise the pressure inside the skull. She tells us their story.