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Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham is part of University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB), which is one of the largest hospital trusts in England. UHB also runs Birmingham Heartlands Hospital, Good Hope Hospital in Sutton Coldfield, Solihull Hospital and Community Services, and Birmingham Chest Clinic. The Trust also runs a number of smaller satellite units, enabling people to be treated as close to home as possible. The Trust sees and treats more than 2.2 million people every year across our sites and our hospitals deliver more babies than anywhere else in Europe.

17/10/2025

“The more we can advocate and support incredible role models, whether in sport or across the NHS, it's really important to develop our leaders of the future.”

Navigating the corporate side of UHB, Vicki Flindall, Director of Finance at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, has the responsibility of telling the story of where the hospital spends its money.

After 20 years in the private sector, it was the COVID 19 pandemic that led Vicki to the public sector as she wanted to give back to the community.

Overcoming financial constraints, Vicki makes sure her finance team prioritise service development for the best patient care.

Read more about Vicki in this week’s ‘We are UHB’ blog.👇

15/10/2025

Patient Megan Hughes has told of her remarkable recovery thanks to two physiotherapists at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham.

Megan, aged 64, was in a wheelchair a year ago but is now able to drive again and get about with the aid of a frame. She is full of praise for allied health professionals such as Basilia, pictured.

Megan said: “Basilia was so kind and caring, always praising my achievements. She made me feel seen, heard, and capable again.”

You can read more about Megan’s story in the comments.👇

15/10/2025

Gemma Stewart, a specialist dietitian at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham (QEHB), has been recognised nationally for her outstanding contributions to clinical nutrition, receiving two prestigious awards.

Gemma was named both 'Clinical nutrition professional of the year' and 'Writer of the year' by Complete Nutrition magazine.

The awards celebrate professionals who have made significant impacts in the field of nutrition.

We’ve been marking AHP Day on 14 October to celebrate the incredible impact of our allied health professionals, such as dietitians.

You can read more about Gemma's award by following the link in the comments.👇

14/10/2025

University Hospitals Birmingham is marking AHP Day to celebrate the incredible impact of our allied health professionals in delivering compassionate, expert care across every part of our Trust.

Megan Hughes made a remarkable recovery thanks to two physiotherapists at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham.

Megan, aged 64, was in a wheelchair a year ago and unable to walk, but is now able to drive again and get about with the aid of a frame.

She returned to QEHB in September and publicly thanked Basilia Goba, and Ellie Jubb at a QEHB Connected Live meeting.

Megan said: “My life is so very different now. Ellie and Basilia have been so important in my recovery. They will always be special to me. People are always quick to complain, but forget to give praise when it’s due.”

Clare Hassan, QEHB’s Director of Allied Health Professionals (AHP), said: “This is a powerful reminder of the life-changing impact allied health professionals have on patients. I am so proud to have Basilia and Ellie in our team, their compassion, skill and dedication knows no bounds.”
Megan had suffered complications during spinal surgery which left her unable to walk or lift one of her legs.

University Hospitals Birmingham is marking AHP Day to celebrate the incredible impact of our allied health professionals in delivering compassionate, expert care across every part of our Trust and health system.

14/10/2025

University Hospitals Birmingham is marking AHP Day to celebrate the incredible impact of our allied health professionals in delivering compassionate, expert care across every part of our Trust.

Today is not just about celebrating the AHP’s, it’s also about celebrating the patients whose lives have been changed because of their hard work and dedication.

After suffering severe injuries from a tragic accident, Aodhan was put into an induced coma. When he woke up, his recovery journey was a long one, but he was willing to put in the work. Pushing himself to get better, learning to walk, talk and even finish his university degree.

Last week, he gave a guest lecture at the AHP showcase and before giving his presentation, Aodhan said, “Honestly, I’m looking to inspire whoever is here. I was in the QE for two months in a coma, so I have no memory. A lot of these people will know me, but I can’t remember anything at all. I want to let them know that what they’re doing matters.”

Sharing the story about rehabilitation and encouraging healthcare professionals, Aodhan told the audience: “I felt almost sorry for the physiotherapists because I felt like I was pestering them all the time. I used to wait outside the gym and ask for any session that I could get. I wasn’t really inspired by anyone; I just knew that I had to get better.”

14/10/2025

Today on Allied Health Professions (AHPs) Day, we’re recognising the important role our AHPs play at QEHB - not only in patient care, but in research too.

One powerful example is the ExaLT research trial, led by physiotherapists, investigating whether a home-based exercise programme delivered before and after liver transplantation can improve recovery and long-term quality of life.

Here at QEHB, 227 patients have taken part in the trial, including Loren, who credits the programme with helping her rebuild strength and recover quickly after her transplant: "The trial has changed my life - it’s changed my mindset to be a lot more open. It wasn’t ever about running a marathon; it was just about doing little, often. I still do the exercises now, and I feel better through the knowledge I’ve gained.”

Since her transplant, one of Loren’s proudest achievements has been completing Couch to 5K - her first time ever running - something she attributes to the motivation she gained from being part of the trial.

📸 Pictured here is the ExaLT research trial team at QEHB, whose work has made a real difference to patients like Loren.

14/10/2025

⭐ It’s Allied Health Professionals (AHP) Day, and University Hospitals Birmingham is marking the day to celebrate the incredible impact of our allied health professionals in delivering compassionate, expert care across every part of our Trust.⭐

Last week, Clare Hassan, Hospital Director of AHP’s hosted a showcase at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham. We held a number of stalls, and also heard a range of amazing musical performances in the atrium.

Clare said, “It’s a really great opportunity to showcase quality improvement work that we do, the change we make to pathways, the impact we have with patients, and how we strive to improve patient outcomes. It’s a really great day to showcase the work we do to other AHP’s and other people across the Trust”.

10/10/2025

𝐀 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 – 𝐛𝐚𝐛𝐲 𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞.

As part of Baby Loss Awareness Week, families across Birmingham and Solihull are warmly invited to a special remembrance service titled A Time to Remember.

📅 Sunday 12 October
🕑 2:00 PM
📍 St Barnabas Church Centre, Erdington

This gentle and reflective service offers a safe space for anyone affected by baby loss to come together, honour the memory of their babies, and find comfort among others who understand. Whether your loss was recent or many years ago, all are welcome to attend and share in this moment of remembrance.

To mark the end of Baby Loss Awareness Week, families are also invited to take part in the Wave of Light on Tuesday 15 October, lighting a candle in remembrance. UHB Charity has created a special online dedication page, Wave of Light, where families light a candle to commemorate their babies who sadly died too soon.

You can visit this page using the link in the comments below.

09/10/2025

Researchers from UHB and the University of Birmingham are leading a major new study to explore the potential benefits and harms of va**ng on long-term respiratory health.

Over 200 people from Birmingham will be invited to participate, including 200 healthy smokers from UHB’s staff smoking cessation clinic and community smoking cessation service.

Unlike earlier studies that have looked at lung health at a single point in time, this study will assess the long-term effects of va**ng on the respiratory system over a year.

Find out more about the study here: https://orlo.uk/DtCiO

30/09/2025

🎉 Huge congratulations to Alastair Denniston, Consultant Ophthalmologist at UHB and Professor of Regulatory Science and Innovation at the University of Birmingham, who has been appointed Chair of the newly launched UK National Commission on the Regulation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Healthcare.

The Commission will play a pivotal role in accelerating the safe and effective use of artificial intelligence across the NHS.

Professor Denniston said: “I’m honoured to be appointed Chair of the UK National Commission on the Regulation of AI in Healthcare. The safe and effective use of AI in healthcare is one of the defining challenges - and opportunities - of our time.

“This Commission marks a vital step in ensuring the UK leads the way in responsible innovation, and in accelerating the availability of AI technologies that can support better health for everyone. By bringing together diverse expertise we can build a regulatory framework for AI that is trusted by the public and health professionals, and delivers real benefits for patients.”

26/09/2025

💙 In just one year, Loren’s life has been transformed.

After spending two and a half years on the waiting list, she received a life-saving liver transplant at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham in June 2024. Six months later, she married her partner, Daryl, and soon after discovered she was expecting their miracle baby, Issac - something she was told might only be possible through IVF.

She said: “This whole experience has given me a whole new life. I was in so much pain before - even walking around was horrible. Now I can live my life, explore the world, and actually enjoy it. Everybody at QEHB who has cared for me through my transplant journey has been amazing. I’m so grateful for the life I now have.”

As part of Organ Donation Week, you can read Loren's story here: https://orlo.uk/yQcKz

25/09/2025

When Tia Thomas suffered a sudden cardiac arrest in 2019, it was a devastating shock. Fit, active, and a keen sports player, she had no idea her life was about to change.

Diagnosed with Danon’s Disease, a rare genetic condition that causes progressive heart failure, Tia’s health deteriorated rapidly, especially during her pregnancy in 2021.

Tia’s little boy was just six-months-old when she was told she had end-of-life heart failure and was placed on the urgent transplant list.

As part of Organ Donation Week, you can read Tia’s amazing story on the UHB website – the link is in the comments.

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