Stories from around our Trust
How do you replace an MRI scanner that weighs as much as an elephant?
Our Vital Services (VS) team have to solve many a logistical problem but when tasked with facilitating the replacement of one of our MRI scanners at our Children’s Hospital, which weighs as much as an African Bull Elephant, they really had a challenge on their hands.
Demolition marks further step in Big Build ambition
BWC’s Chief Executive Sarah-Jane Marsh has been presented with a brick from the demolished Norton Court building, marking another step towards a brighter future for the Women’s Hospital.
New doctoral training programme will train future Midlands Mental Health Professionals
A first-of-its-kind Midlands-based Doctoral Training Programme (DTP) training future healthcare professionals working in mental health and neurosciences in now open for applicants.
Inspirational Ej goes swimming for the first time after receiving "the gift of life" at Birmingham Children's Hospital
Four-year-old Ej went swimming for the first time since before his diagnosis after receiving life-changing transplant surgery at Birmingham Children's Hospital. Read about his journey.
NHS To Offer Booster Booking To Every Adult by End of December
The NHS vaccination programme will offer every adult the chance to book a covid-19 booster vaccine by the end of the year in a race to protect the nation against the Omicron variant.
Receiving multi-million pound investments to support maternity services
Our Women’s Hospital has welcomed new midwives and consultants to boost the care we provide following more than £2 million investment by the Trust.
Our reclaimed stable spreads a Christmas message to be kind to the planet
This year outside Birmingham Children’s Hospital (BCH) we have something very special underneath our Christmas tree. Our Estates department, in conjunction with Chaplaincy have built a stable representing the first Christmas story made entirely from reclaimed and recycled material.
DHSC’s Doug Gurr praises ‘world-class expertise’ of Children’s Hospital staff
Doug Gurr, Non executive director for the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has praised the ‘passion, commitment and world-class expertise’ of staff, following a recent visit to Birmingham Children’s Hospital.
National Crohn’s and Colitis Week: Normalising those important conversations with Dr Rafeeq
We’re marking National Crohn’s and Colitis Week (1-7 December) by raising awareness and education on chronic inflammatory bowel diseases, so that those with diseases such Crohn’s and ulcerative Colitis do not have to face these challenges alone.
Innovative end-of-life role made possible after charitable support
An innovative clinical role which cares for children with life-limiting conditions has to be introduced permanently in Birmingham.