Stories from around our Trust
Parents warn about the dangers of button batteries
Button batteries are found in many everyday objects such as watches, car keys, torches, toys and even greeting cards. They may seem like harmless household objects and to most adults they are, but to a toddler who’s exploring the world they can be deadly.
Act of kindness helps brave Alayna get a special doll
A special and unique doll has been made for a brave girl whose arms and legs were amputated last year as she received life-saving care at our Children’s Hospital.
Inspirational Kaleb's story for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
An inspirational young man cared for by Birmingham Children’s Hospital’s expert neuro-oncology team has shared his story this Childhood Cancer Awareness Month as he prepares for his studies at the University of Oxford.
Birmingham Children’s Hospital leads the way with ground-breaking eye treatment
A team of Plastic and Ophthalmic Surgeons at Birmingham Children’s Hospital are helping to push the boundaries of medical science with their adoption of an ‘eye-opening’ new treatment that is saving children’s eyesight using nerve-grafts from their legs.
#OrganDonationWeek – Leoni shares her transplant story
This week (7 – 13 September) is #OrganDonationWeek and we spoke to 10-year-old Leoni Robertson, who underwent a life-saving kidney transplant operation this summer.
Young people and experts share their advice on World Suicide Prevention Day
On World Suicide Prevention Day (Thursday 10 September) the aim is to start the conversation and show that it’s possible to reverse suicidal feelings.
Share your wishes with your loved one this Organ Donation Week, 7 – 13 Sept
Throughout this Organ Donation Week (7 – 13 September) we’ll be passionately promoting the priceless benefits of the Gift of Life.
Claire Terry shares her experiences of being a Trust Governor
Nominations for our Council of Governors are now open and the Trust is seeking Governors for a variety of important positions to represent patients, staff, partner organisations and the wider public. We spoke to Claire Terry, our Lead Governor, to find out more about her experience.
Nominations for upcoming Council of Governors elections now open
Nominations for our Council of Governors are now open until Friday 11 September and the Trust will be seeking Governors for a variety of important positions to represent patients, staff, partner organisations and the wider public.
Birmingham Women’s Hospital’s specialist team continuing to help women and families realise their choice of home birth
As our worlds have changed over the last few months due to COVID-19 (coronavirus) the dedicated team at Birmingham Women’s Hospital have been continuing to help families realise their choice of giving birth at home.
The specialised Home birth service, which is made up of Midwives and Maternity Support Workers, have been by the sides of mums, partners and their babies since 2014 and have, over the last few months, helped safely welcome more than 50 little ones.