Stories from around our Trust

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.

Our message for a healthy holiday this Christmas
We're joining a number of other leading UK children's hospitals in no longer accepting donations of confectionery, sweets and chocolates for our patients.

Experts at Children's Hospital offer advice to #BeBurnsAware this Bonfire Night
To help you celebrate Bonfire Night safely this year our expert Burns team has offered the following advice.

Consultant Midwife Veronica awarded her OBE
Consultant Midwife, Veronica Donovan OBE, picks up her honour in recognition of her work helping to save and change the lives of countless babies.

Children’s Hospital pioneer plastic surgeon Ruth picks up her OBE from Her Majesty the Queen
Pioneering Children’s Hospital plastic surgeon, Miss Ruth Lester OBE, has officially been awarded her well-deserved honour from Her Majesty the Queen.

Success at National Institute Health Research Network Awards
Congratulations to all of our teams who received well deserved recognition at this year's National Institute Health Research Network Awards.