Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham

21/01/2026

📺 Back tonight: new episode of Surgeons

Surgeons: A Matter of Life or Death, filmed at University Hospitals Birmingham, returns with a new episode on Channel 5 tonight.

Tonight’s episode takes viewers inside our operating theatres at QEHB, following Simon who is having a vital operation on his skull, Alfie as he undergoes an operation on a rare tumour growing into his nose and cheek and Elizabeth who has dangerously enlarged kidneys which need to be removed.

Filmed in 2025, each episode follows patients and teams through some of the most complex and groundbreaking surgical procedures.

⚠️ 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐩 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐡𝐢𝐜 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭. 𝐕𝐢𝐞𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐝.

Watch tonight at 9pm on Channel 5 or catch up on My5. 🎞️

17/01/2026

💙 Behind the scenes of life-saving surgery

You may recognise Matt from last night's episode of 'Surgeons: A Matter of Life or Death', which followed his journey as he received a heart transplant at QEHB.

An avid cyclist, Matt suffered a sudden cardiac arrest caused by viral myocarditis - inflammation of the heart caused by an infection - while out cycling. This led to Matt experiencing heart failure and receiving years of specialist care, before his condition deteriorated and he received a life-saving heart transplant in 2025.

Reflecting on his experience, Matt says: “My main message would be that this can happen to anyone, even if you think you’re fit and healthy. If something doesn’t feel right, don’t ignore it - get it checked.

"I was fit, healthy, ate well and felt like the chances of anything happening were super slim."

Read Matt’s full story via link in the comments. 👇

14/01/2026

🎬 Back tonight: new episode of Surgeons

Surgeons: A Matter of Life or Death, filmed at University Hospitals Birmingham, returns with a new episode on Channel 5 tonight.

Tonight’s episode takes viewers inside the operating theatres at QEHB, following Liz as she undergoes neurosurgery for a brain tumour, Anna who is having a large breast tumour removed, and Matt as he receives a life-saving heart transplant.

Filmed in 2025, each episode takes viewers inside our operating theatres, following patients and teams through some of the most complex and groundbreaking surgical procedures.

The clip below contains sensitive content that some viewers may find distressing. Viewer discretion advised.

📺 Watch tonight at 9pm on Channel 5 or catch up on My5.

11/01/2026

📺 In case you missed it… 🎬

Last night marked the return of Surgeons: A Matter of Life or Death, filmed at University Hospitals Birmingham.

The episode took viewers inside our operating theatres at QEHB, sharing the stories of Luke, an ex-soldier living with severe nerve pain following the amputation of both legs during his military service, and Julian, a former chef undergoing life-saving surgery for cancer of the tongue.

▶️ If you missed it, you can catch up now on My5, with the series continuing on Channel 5 every Wednesday at 9pm.

⚠️ The clip below contains sensitive content that some viewers may find distressing. Viewer discretion advised.

09/01/2026

“We are all capable of more than we often think we are" 💭 ✨

You may recognise Colonel Mark Foster as one of UHB’s surgeons who features in the new series of Channel 5’s ‘Surgeons: A matter of life or death’.

In the episode he features in, which aired on Wednesday, we saw Colonel Foster carry out life-changing nerve surgery on army veteran Luke, who has been living with chronic pain following a double leg amputation for more than a decade.

Hear more about Colonel Foster’s forty-year long military career, his journey into medicine and surgery, and his unwavering passion for instilling self-belief in those around him, in our latest 'We are UHB' blog using the link in the comments below. 👇

Missed this week’s episode of 'Surgeons: A matter of life or death'? Why not catch up on My5...📺

09/01/2026

The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for ice from today at 12pm until tomorrow at 12pm, in the west midlands.

Partially thawed snow is predicted to refreeze, accompanied by freezing fog and wintry showers, which brings the risk of ice overnight into Saturday.

Please take extra care, only travel if essential and check on your vulnerable friends and family.

More updates available here:

Met Office weather forecasts for the UK. World leading weather services for the public.

09/01/2026

https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/info/20089/parks/2502/water_safety_in_parks

⚠️ Our parks are beautiful in winter but please be careful near frozen water.

Here's a few reminders about staying safe:

✅ Stay off the ice: Do not walk, skate or play on frozen ponds no matter how thick it looks.
✅ Supervise children: Keep children close and ensure they understand the dangers.
✅ Keep pets on leads: Dogs can easily fall in; keep them leashed near water.
✅ Heed signage: Pay attention to park safety signs.
✅ Stay away from edges: Banks can be slippery.

Read more about water safety via the link in comments👇🏼

08/01/2026

https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/info/20013/roads_travel_and_parking/658/gritting

⚠️ With the forecasted heavy snow due this evening and tomorrow we will be treating the city’s priority roads

Crews are already out this morning and overnight there will be snowploughing and gritting

This will continue on Friday

For details of where we grit check the link in comments👇🏼

08/01/2026

❗ The Met Office have now issued an amber warning for heavy snow, associated with Storm Goretti. This is likely to lead to travel disruption tonight (Thursday) into tomorrow (Friday) ❗

If you have a hospital appointment, please attend if you can, unless you are advised otherwise. If you cannot attend your appointment, please contact the number on your appointment letter or the appointments team on 0121 371 7070.

For further information and updates please visit the Met Office website:

Met Office weather forecasts for the UK. World leading weather services for the public.

07/01/2026

The Met Office have issued an amber warning for heavy snow, associated with Storm Goretti. ❄️

Here are some tips on staying safe in the icy conditions.👇

❄️ Cold weather warning – take care in icy conditions ❄️

With weather warnings in place and frosty temperatures expected to continue until Sunday 11 January, the NHS is reminding everyone to stay safe in the cold.

Slips, trips and falls are more likely during icy and wet weather, particularly for older people, where a fall can have a serious impact on both physical health and confidence.

If you’re heading out, simple steps can help reduce the risk:
👟 Wear shoes or boots with good grip
🧤 Keep your hands free and wear gloves
⏰ Avoid going out early in the morning or late at night when it’s icy and dark
🧥 Keep warm and wear layers
📱 Carry a mobile phone and let someone know your plans

07/01/2026

🎬 Back tonight: life-saving surgery at UHB

The acclaimed series Surgeons: A Matter of Life or Death, filmed at University Hospitals Birmingham, returns to Channel 5 tonight.

Each episode takes viewers inside our operating theatres, following patients and teams through some of the most complex and ground breaking surgical procedures.

Tonight’s episode featuring QEHB, follows Luke, an ex-soldier living with severe nerve pain following the amputation of both legs during his military service, and Julian, a former chef undergoing life-saving surgery for cancer of the tongue.

📺 Watch tonight at 9pm on Channel 5 or catch up on My5.

31/12/2025

🌟 Let’s take a look back at 2025! 🌟

It’s been an incredible year at QEHB, filled with moments that matter. We’ve put together a special Year in Review video to celebrate just some of the many things we’ve achieved together for hospital staff and our patients.

As we step into 2026, we want to thank you for being part of the journey and wish you all a happy and healthy New Year! 💙