Stories from around our Trust
Postgraduate doctors and Consultants planned industrial action – 11 – 15 August & 24/25 August
The British Medical Association is taking industrial action across the UK as part of its dispute over pay and conditions with the Government.
Big sister Esmae to the rescue after baby sister Evie battles mystery condition
Our patients and families are some of the strongest people we encounter and one family from Kidderminster exemplified their sheer bravery when, at just three days old, baby Evie stopped breathing.
Dr Qasim Malik is a National Award Winner
Dr Qasim Malik, Postgraduate Doctor at Birmingham Children's Hospital, has been recognised as Junior Trainee Doctor of the Year in this year's National Paediatric Awards For Training Achievements (PAFTA) Awards.
12-year-old Dexter and mum Kimberly from Solihull give honest review of virtual reality at our Children’s Hospital
Kimberly Wiggins, aged 47, from Solihull and her son Dexter, aged 12, were invited to test our new virtual reality headsets funded by our Children’s Hospital Charity. Virtual reality is currently used by our specialist Play and Youth Service to support patients over the age of seven years old as a distraction technique during minor medical procedures and as an alternative for general anaesthesia.
Team BCH enjoy a golden British Transplant Games in Coventry
The superstars of Team BCH brought home the coveted Best Children’s Team title for an amazing 25th time running after enjoying another golden British Transplant Games.
New training suite for seriously ill children in the West Midlands to help them go home sooner
Seriously ill children in the West Midlands and their families will be getting vital support from a new training facility at Birmingham Children’s Hospital (BCH).
World Breastfeeding Week – three top tips from our experts
We’re joining others across the globe next week, for World Breastfeeding Week (1 – 7 August) to share advice, tips and support to help with personal journeys. At BWC we have a dedicated Infant Feeding team that are by the sides of families helping with their feeding choices.
Pioneering miscarriage research gains Government approval
Miscarriage research carried out by clinicians at our Women’s Hospital is set to improve care for women across the country following a national review.
Congratulating our accredited Professional Advocates across Midwifery and Nursing
The Professional Midwifery and Nursing Advocacy (PMA and PNA) scheme is a large part of how our Birmingham Women’s and Children’s Hospital promotes restorative clinical support for our colleagues.
Trust decarbonisation project wins Unlock Net Zero Live award
Our Trust was delighted to take home the award for Collaborator of the Year in the energy projects category at the Unlock Net Zero Live Awards in Manchester at the end of last month.