Stories from around our Trust

Tribute to Safaa Alam, Risk Management Midwife
Safaa Alam, an inspirational and much-loved Midwife at Birmingham Women’s and Children’s, has sadly passed away following treatment for COVID-19.

Tribute to Mark Piggott, Head of Capital Projects and Programmes
Mark Piggott, a talented and highly-regarded colleague at Birmingham Women’s and Children’s, has sadly passed away following treatment for COVID-19.

Surgeons use pioneering new technique to save lives of babies born without an oesophagus
An expert surgical team at Birmingham Children’s Hospital has successfully pioneered a life-saving technique that will help babies born without part of their oesophagus.

Breastfeeding and breast milk donation during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak
The latest guidance on breastfeeding and COVID-19

Tribute to Consultant Neonatologist, Dr Vishna Rasiah
Dr Vishna Rasiah, a well-respected and much-loved colleague at Birmingham Women’s and Children’s, has sadly passed away following treatment for COVID-19.

Maternity services launch dedicated COVID-19 hotline
Following the changes made to maternity care at Birmingham Women’s Hospital, we have set up a dedicated helpline to provide an additional source of support for women.
Urgent and critical care services remain open during Covid-19 pandemic
If you have concerns about coming into hospital during the ongoing COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic it's important that you are aware that our urgent and critical care services are still available to support you when you need them.

Our new chicks bringing virtual joy from our Chapel
Something exciting took place in the chapel at our Children’s Hospital this month; our annual Easter Chickwatch.

Get creative and email through your pictures of your NHS ‘heroes’
We’re asking our children, young people and families to get involved by drawing their very own ‘heroes’ from across Birmingham Women’s and Children’s.

Information and advice regarding coronavirus (COVID-19)
The NHS and Public Health England (PHE) are extremely well prepared for outbreaks of new infectious diseases. The latest advice on coronavirus (COVID-19) can be found here.