Stories from around our Trust

Staff and patients create music video to help combat antibiotic resistance
Staff and patients at Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust have joined forces to create a music video to help spread the word and combat the growing problem of antibiotic resistance.

Aspire youth employability programme strikes gold
An innovative youth employment scheme at Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust has been highlighted for its efforts in helping young people into the world of work.

Experts urge families to be ‘burn aware’ to enjoy a safe Bonfire Night
Experts at Birmingham Children’s Hospital are urging parents to be ‘burn aware’ this Bonfire Night by staying safe and remembering the simple 3Cs – Cool, Call and Cover – should an injury occur.

Pioneering and unique rare diseases centre shortlisted for prestigious national award
Pioneering new rare diseases centre for children and young people, which will open its doors in early 2018 receives national recognition.

Milestone 5,000th liver transplant takes place in Birmingham
Experts in Birmingham are encouraging people to sign up to the organ donation register and give the gift of life after the milestone 5,000th liver transplant took place in the city.

Walsall girl becomes our 2,000th recruit to national genetics study
An 11-year-old from Walsall has become the 2,000th patient recruited at Birmingham Children’s Hospital to a project that is looking to transform the diagnosis and treatment of rare diseases and cancer.

‘Beads of Courage’ celebrate unique and personal journeys of premature babies at Birmingham Women’s Hospital

Birmingham Children’s Hospital British Transplant Games top prize for the 21st year
The inspirational Birmingham Children’s Hospital team has swept the board at this year’s British Transplant Games.

Dedicated Walsall Dad gets head ‘tat-two’ to offer support to his daughter cared for by Birmingham Children’s Hospital
A Walsall Dad has taken showing his support for his daughter to the next level by getting her brain shunt tattooed on his head – the second time he’s been inked in this way.

New film puts the spotlight on the ‘family’ working on our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Birmingham Women’s Hospital is proud to be home to one of the biggest Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU) of its type in the country. Our specialist team cares for more than 950 little ones each year – supporting their families throughout their journey.