Stories from around our Trust — articles for June 2022

Brummy Mums in the spotlight for National Breastfeeding Week 2022
To celebrated National Breastfeeding Week, we’re sharing some of the stories from our fabulous Brummy Mums, who have highlighted their experiences, challenges and triumphs throughout their breastfeeding journeys.

Living with an eating disorder – Mum shares her family's story
A mum whose daughter is being cared for in our inpatient Mental Health Services shares her family's journey living with eating disorders.

Messages from digital DrDoctor platform
Some of our patients are receiving message from the DrDoctor platform regarding their care. We want to confirm that we are working with DrDoctor and this is a genuine message.

International research award for Holly
A speech and language therapist from Birmingham Women’s and Children’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (BWC) has been recognised with an international award for research.

#BrumBreastFeedingMums – get involved during National Breastfeeding Week
This week, we’re asking our Brummy Mums to send us their photos in for our Breastfeeding Week 2022 Brummy Mum collage. We want to promote the importance of our support networks during the course of Breastfeeding Week at our Women’s Hospital.

Lawrence awarded BEM in Queen’s Honours
A Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust (BWC) colleague has been awarded a British Empire Medal in the Queen’s Jubilee Honours for services to mental health.

Zaynab is new NHS Rising Star in the Midlands
A new rising star from Birmingham Women’s and Children’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (BWC) was named a regional winner in the NHS Parliamentary Awards.

Making new friends and memories at the Diabetes UK Camp supported by our Children’s Hospital colleagues
Last month (13 May 2022), 29 of our young people from our Children’s Hospital took a trip to the Pioneer Centre, in Cleobury Mortimer for the Diabetes UK Camp - staffed by our Children’s Hospital colleagues

Handling the heat – advice from Birmingham Children’s Hospital experts on staying safe in the sun
Summer has arrived and we're enjoying some fun in the sun. Make sure you stay safe with our top tips.

Celebrating the first National Healthcare Estates and Facilities Day
Today (Wednesday 15 June) sees the launch of a new national day to celebrate the essential work of all Estates and Facilities professions working in the delivery of health and social care to people across the UK.