Stories from around our Trust
Nominations for the next round of Governors elections now open
If you would like to join our Council of Governors then you’ll be interested to learn that we are currently seeking Governors.
Public invited to Birmingham Women’s and Children’s Annual General Meeting (Tues 23 July)
Members of the public are being invited to our Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust’s Annual General Meeting taking place on Tuesday 23 July.
Joining family of eight-month-old on transplant list to help raise awareness of having conversations about organ donation
The parents of an eight-month-old currently on the transplant list awaiting a donor heart are urging families to have conversations and share their wishes about organ donation to help offer the precious ‘Gift of Life’.
Leading mental health experts in Birmingham publish ground-breaking book about treatment of early psychosis
Three Psychologists from Forward Thinking Birmingham’s (FTB) mental health service and a Psychiatrist and Nurse from Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust (BSMHFT), have authored a ground-breaking new book, published today, about the importance of early intervention in Psychosis.
Trust welcomes first new Nurse Associates
The country’s largest specialist NHS Trust are welcoming a new role into their nursing team. Seven new nursing associates - a new national role that will open up a career in nursing to people from all backgrounds are joining Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust (BWC).
Trailblazing Bump partnership launches the country’s first electronic single maternity record
The country’s first single maternity record system has been launched in Birmingham and Solihull.
Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust announces record year for recruitment to clinical trials
Over 7,600 women, men and children have been recruited to 190 studies over the last year at Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust, beating its target of 5,050 and ranking it second in regional recruitment.
Chief Nurse Michelle McLoughlin CBE awarded her honour by HRH The Duke of Cambridge
Our Chief Nurse, Michelle McLoughlin CBE, enjoyed an unforgettable day at Buckingham Palace earlier this week (Thursday 9 May) when she was awarded her honour from HRH The Duke of Cambridge.
Birmingham Children’s Hospital to feature in BBC2’s Surgeons: At the Edge of Life
Birmingham Children’s Hospital is set to feature in BBC2’s ground-breaking documentary series Surgeons: At the Edge of Life.
International recognition for founder of our world-leading Liver Unit
The pioneering work of Professor Deirdre Kelly CBE in improving outcomes for children and young people with liver disease has been recognised with a prestigious international award.