Stories from around our Trust

Patients at Birmingham Children’s Hospital benefit from the region’s first specialist voice clinic
Birmingham Children’s Hospital has launched the Midland’s first specialist multidisciplinary ‘one-stop’ voice service.

Join us at our Recruitment Open Day – 9 March
Our next Recruitment Open Days are fast approaching and we’re looking forward to welcoming people through our doors to find out about the many roles we have to offer across our Trust – both clinical and non-clinical.

Brave 11-year-old Laraib shares her story on International Childhood Cancer Day
Today is International Childhood Cancer Day and we’re sharing a message from 11-year-old Laraib, a truly remarkable young lady cared for by our expert Oncology team, who wanted to tell her story in her own words:

Birmingham experts lead first national study on identifying research priorities in most challenging heart conditions
Cardiology experts at Birmingham Children’s Hospital and Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham (part of University Hospitals Birmingham) have led the first national study into identifying research priorities for patients diagnosed with single-ventricle heart conditions.

Chief Nurse Michelle McLoughlin awarded CBE in New Year’s Honours
Our Chief Nurse, Michelle McLoughlin, has been awarded a CBE by Her Majesty the Queen in recognition of her dedication and compassion helping countless children and young people during her 30 year career.

Birmingham Royal Ballet brings seasonal sparkle to Children’s Hospital
Performers from Birmingham Royal Ballet have brought the magic of The Nutcracker to help spread some festive cheer on our Oncology Ward.

Family Support Worker Helen honoured with first ever Health Heroes Lifetime Achievement Award
A Birmingham Children’s Hospital Family Support Worker/Play specialist who has helped countless young people and their loved ones has been honoured with the inaugural national Our Health Heroes Gold Lifetime Achievement Award.

Prayers go out for 4x4 ‘Snow Angels’ this winter
This winter, we’re looking to get one step ahead of Mother Nature by recruiting 'Snow Angels' who we could call on if the weather takes a turn for the worse.

Notice of poll for Governor elections
If you are one of our members don’t miss your chance to vote in our Governor elections with voting opening today and closing on Monday 17 December.