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University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, which runs Heartlands Hospital and the Birmingham Chest Clinic, is one of the largest hospital Trusts in England. The Trust also runs Solihull Hospital, Community Services and Good Hope Hospital in Sutton Coldfield as well as a number of smaller satellite units enabling people to be treated as close to home as possible. As one of the largest teaching hospital trusts in England, UHB serves a regional, national and international population. 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. Birmingham Chest Clinic is situated in the very heart of Birmingham city centre, and offers a series of specialist services to patients including, allergy services, chest x-rays, general lung disease, rapid access for suspected lung cancer, occupational lung disease, thoracic surgery and tuberculosis.

29/08/2025

“Patients and their families become part of our lives, and we become part of theirs.” 💙

For Prince George, Senior Charge Nurse at Castle Vale Renal Unit, Renal care is unlike many other areas of nursing. “Patients don’t simply come to us, get better, and go home. Dialysis is long-term, sometimes lifelong, and that means we see people regularly for years and often decades.”

For more than 20 years, Prince has been dedicated to caring for patients and supporting colleagues, building lifelong bonds with patients and their families, and leading one of the busiest renal units in the country.

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

21/08/2025

𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲.

If you need medical help over the long weekend, using the right service can save you time and ensure you get the best care. Here’s how to stay well and get support if you need it:

✅ Visit your local pharmacy – Many are open all weekend and can help with minor illnesses like coughs, colds, sore throats, UTIs, sinus infections, and skin conditions. Check which pharmacies are open near you: https://orlo.uk/625u3
✅ Use NHS 111 – Available 24/7 online or by phone for urgent advice, and to be directed to the right service, including urgent treatment centres and out-of-hours GPs.
✅ Only use A&E for life-threatening emergencies.

20/08/2025

💙 Restart a Heart Day - Thursday 16 October

♥️ This year, to help raise awareness of the importance of everyone knowing CPR, we’re looking for people who are willing to share their stories

➡️ Have you been a patient in one of our hospitals after an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest?

✉️ If you’d be happy to share your experience, please email us at: communications@uhb.nhs.uk

14/08/2025

Umbrella Sexual Health is proud to celebrate 10 years of dedicated service to the communities of Birmingham and Solihull.🥳

Since launching in 2015, the service led by University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust has transformed sexual health provision through innovation, inclusivity, and strong partnerships.

Working alongside NHS clinics, pharmacies, GPs, third sector organisations, and community groups, Umbrella has redefined access to care. From pioneering home STI testing and pharmacy-based contraception to delivering education and outreach across schools, colleges, and workplaces, Umbrella continues to empower individuals to take control of their sexual health.

Clinical Service Lead Dr. Meg Boothby and General Manager Lee Betteridge-Lyness both praised the commitment and compassion of the Umbrella team, whose work has made the service a recognised leader in sexual health across Europe.

To learn more or order a free STI self-testing kit, visit the link in the comments below. 👇

13/08/2025

🚍 Have your say on a new hospital bus route! 🏥

Councillor David Barker - Brandwood & Kings Heath who represents Brandwood and Kings Heath Ward on Birmingham City Council, is seeking views on a proposal for a new bus route between Heartlands Hospital and Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham – via Kings Heath.

🗣 Your feedback will help shape decisions on this potential service, which could improve connections for patients, visitors and staff.
📋 If you’d like to share your thoughts, please complete the short survey via the link in the comments below.

12/08/2025

Congratulations to all of our latest Kind, Connected and Bold Award winners and nominees! Here are just some of the reasons why our winners clinched their awards.👏

⭐ Our Catering Team were recognised for creating a welcoming space for staff to pause, recharge, and enjoy a hot meal, something so vital, especially during busy shifts.

⭐ Dr Emma Hayton was recognised for embodying our Trust values, creating a calm, supportive environment for both patients and colleagues, even in the face of daily pressures.

If a team or individual at Heartlands Hospital has made a difference to you or a loved one, no matter how big or small, why not nominate them for one of our Kind, Connected and Bold Awards? 🏆

You can nominate them using the link in the comments section below.👇

11/08/2025

Have you got your copy yet?📰

The latest edition of 𝘜𝘏𝘉 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘦𝘥 is now available!

In this issue, read all about how Heartlands Hospital is preparing to celebrate its 130th birthday, celebrating the stories of our colleagues as well as other news from across our hospitals.

Pick up a copy during your next visit or read it online via the link in the comments below. 👇

10/08/2025

Want to get health information and advice on the go? NHS England have launched a new WhatsApp channel to share trusted health information directly to your phone 📱

Information will include:
• Public health campaigns (e.g. flu, COVID-19)
• Health alerts and seasonal advice
• Key NHS updates and announcements
• Myth-busting and fact-checking content

Search ‘NHS’ in ‘updates’ in the app.

08/08/2025

To mark Learning Disability Awareness Week, our Children’s Learning Disability Nursing Team in Solihull joined forces with the Vulnerabilities Team at Heartlands Hospital to welcome seven students (aged 14–19) from a local Solihull school for a hospital tour. 🏥

The visit helped students become familiar with healthcare settings, using a social story and "My journey through Hospital" booklet to guide their day.

Highlights included:
➡️ Exploring the MRI department and meeting staff, with a demonstration of a kitten scanner, which helps children understand how an MRI scanner works, what it feels like to have a scan and how it helps with recovery
➡️ Visiting Ward 26, Respiratory to meet staff and ask questions
➡️ Learning about the history of Heartlands Hospital
➡️ A well-deserved stop at the Hospital Café ☕

Each student received a Hospital Passport to help ensure personalised care in future visits to UHB hospitals. Huge thanks to the students, teachers, and our colleagues for making this day such a success.

06/08/2025

We are delighted to annouce that our Runcorn Road Dialysis Unit has achieved an 'Outstanding' rating from the Care Quality Commission. Our Castle Vale Renal Unit, which was inspected for the very first time in April 2025, has also received their rating of 'Good' 🌟

Inspectors praised leaders and staff for putting patients at the heart of their care, treating them with warmth, kindness, and cultural sensitivity. They highlighted the teams’ commitment to meeting individual needs with compassion, involving patients and loved ones in decisions, and ensuring care planning reflected personal goals and ambitions. Many described the service as feeling “like a family,” offering emotional and practical support alongside clinical expertise.

Dr Rifat Rashid, Executive Director at Heartlands Hospital, said: “We are thrilled that the teams at Runcorn Road Dialysis Unit and Castle Vale Renal Unit, aligned with renal services at Heartlands Hospital, have been recognised for the dedicated, kind and compassionate service they provide through Outstanding and Good CQC ratings.

“Colleagues at the units do their best to make the experience a home from home for patients with long-term kidney conditions who need regular treatment. I know they are delighted to have received this recognition by the regulators.

“On behalf of the entire Heartlands Senior Management Team, a huge well done and thank you.”

The full CQC reports will be available on in the coming days.

01/08/2025

Joanne Deakin, Medical Secretary and dedicated member of the Acute Medicine Team at Heartlands, has retired after an amazing 39 years of service👋

After starting her career in Medical Records, where she worked for 19 years, Joanne then took on the role of management clerk before joining acute medicine, where she has played a key role in supporting the team.

Joanne said: "I’ve been fortunate to enjoy a truly wonderful career for almost 40 years. Along the way, I’ve made so many amazing friends, friendships that I know will continue well into my retirement."

During retirement Joanne plans to move to a cottage in the countryside in Scotland where she intends to enjoy walks, visits to the beaches and Lochs, and campervan tours.

30/07/2025

Salma Bi, Sister on the Glaxo Renal Unit at Heartlands Hospital was recently invited to the brand-new Sports and Exercise Campus at Alexander Stadium, where her story now proudly features as an inspiration to the next generation.

As a cricketer, Salma was one of the 14 official ‘Hometown Heroes’ recognised during the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. 🙌

With students soon to begin their courses on this state-of-the-art site, Salma's legacy is already making its mark.

Nursing wasn’t Salma’s first calling, but after losing her mum at just nine years old, she was inspired to help others in the ways she wished she could have helped her mum. 💙

Outside the hospital, Salma’s passion for cricket saw her break barriers as the first Muslim woman to play for Worcestershire County. 🏏

Salma said: “It was one of my proudest moments when I was chosen as one of 14 ‘Hometown Heroes’ for the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. In everything I do, whether on the dialysis ward or the cricket pitch, my goal is simple: to inspire others to follow their dreams, break barriers, and always strive for more.”

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