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Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Hospital and Charity

For our website please visit bwc.nhs.uk

Visit www.bch.org.uk for our charity website and support us today, help make a difference to some very deserving children... “Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charities is an independent registered charity established under s51 of the NHS Act 2006 and registered with the Charity Commission (registered number 1074850) to raise and receive legacies and donations for Birmingham Children’s Hospital. Our mission is to make a real difference to the children at Birmingham Children’s Hospital, their families and the staff who treat them by providing additional facilities, equipment and research and by creating a caring environment for all who use the Hospital.”

06/09/2025

Run with at the UK’s biggest theme park, Alton Towers, on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 November 2025 for a 5k, 10k and Half Marathon and kids race around the park.

You’ll be joining the likes of the Hall family. Dad, Matthew, and his two sons, Callum, 11, and Joseph, nine, are running to say thank you for the treatment and care their daughter and sister, Amelia, seven, received for a hole in her heart.
The family knew nothing of her congenital heart defect - it had not been picked up during mum, Laura’s pregnancy, and Amelia lived the first six years of her life as a happy, healthy and active little girl. It was only when she developed tonsillitis and the GP decided to listen to her chest that they heard what they thought might be a murmur. Amelia was referred to the hospital for a scan and the family were shocked to discover she had a hole in her heart. The hole was too big to close via keyhole surgery, so she was booked in for open heart surgery, which she had earlier this year.
The surgery was a success, with just a short stay in the hospital and, thankfully, Amelia only needs to return for check-ups every six months.
Matthew was so impressed with the care she received, that when he saw a poster in the hospital for Run Alton Towers, he decided to sign up to say thanks, and make it a family affair with his sons joining him. Matthew will be running the 10K, while his sons are taking on the kids’ race, and Amelia and Laura will be cheering them all the way! So far the Halls have raised over £1,000, with £300 of that being raised in just one week through donations from Matthew's supportive colleagues at Sandland Packaging.

Join the Halls and sign up for your place at Run Alton Towers, here: https://orlo.uk/WjC2H

05/09/2025

Could you be our next Charity Champion? 🏅
We're always on the look-out for our next Charity Champion to feature in our weekly column in the Birmingham Mail. Our Charity Champions are individuals or groups of supporters who have done something fabulous to raise vital funds for our sick kids, and you can read their inspirational stories on the news section of our website. Sharing your story not only gives you the opportunity to shout about your achievements, but you'll also be helping to raise awareness of our charity and encourage others to get involved too. Here are a few of our recent Charity Champions.
If you've got a fab fundraising story, we'd love to hear from you. Please fill in the Charity Champion form on our website to give us all the details and we'll get back to you 👇
https://orlo.uk/deuEv

05/09/2025

"Our world flipped upside down in a matter of seconds."

Last month, Harper's family received the devastating news that she has a cancerous brain tumour.

Her dad, George, shared: "It started with something so small: a slight drift in her eye and a little stiffness in her side. Our gut told us to get it checked."

At our Children's Hospital, Harper was diagnosed with a large brain tumour with fluid buildup. She underwent surgery, which went well, and most of the tumour had been removed.

Recently, Harper started chemotherapy and we want to send her and her family lots of strength and support as they begin their journey ❤️

George added: "This is the start of a long road, but Harper is a fighter, and we know she can do this. She has been a true warrior, stronger than her years, braver than we can describe."

Thank you to Harper's family for sharing their journey with us for

05/09/2025

The UK government is testing the Emergency Alerts system this Sunday (7 September) at 3pm. Compatible mobile phones and tablets will receive an alert, make a loud siren-like sound and vibrate. You will not need to take any action.

The Emergency Alerts system is used to warn if there’s a danger to life nearby, including extreme weather. Regular testing ensures the system is functioning correctly, should it need to be used in a life-threatening emergency.

Find out more at https://orlo.uk/5a5td

04/09/2025

It’s time to shine the spotlight on our finalists for the Commitment to Diversity category ahead of the Spirit Awards, our staff recognition event✨

This award is for a team or individual who has demonstrated a personal commitment to diversity and inclusion with a positive outcome for patients or their colleagues.

⭐The Facilities Department at the Trust was nominated for their outstanding commitment to inclusion, whether that’s arranging specialist training to communicate with a colleague who has hearing loss, to ensuring cultural events are celebrated, they make every team member feel valued.

⭐Also in the spotlight are Connie Morse-Brown, Retention Midwife and Molly Yeardsley, Midwifery Leadership Fellow at the Women’s Hospital. They’ve prioritised professional growth and diversity, transforming opportunities for midwives across the Trust.

⭐And finally, Juliette O’Donnell, Chair of the Trust’s Disability and Wellness (DAWN) Staff Network, has been nominated for her exceptional work in creating a safe, inclusive space for staff and allowing them to share experiences.

The winners will be revealed in October!

You can read more about our fantastic finalists on our website: https://orlo.uk/dRbYz

03/09/2025

The Haemophilia nursing team has teamed up with Stitch, Pascal, and Sadness to help our young patients and put them at ease during treatment.

Often found sitting on the shoulders of Natalie, Allia, and Katy, these distraction toys can help shift the patient's focus away from a medical procedure, leading to a much more positive experience and building trust between the healthcare professional and the child they're treating.

Find out more about how these Disney favourites are helping at BCH on page three of talk BWC: https://orlo.uk/sJyfN

02/09/2025

Baby Phia was born with severe aortic valve stenosis. It's a condition where the main valve, which allows blood to flow from the heart around the body, becomes narrowed.

She was transferred to our Children's Hospital as a newborn and at 11 days old, had open heart surgery to repair the valve.

Her mum, Bailey, shared: "Every single member of staff was exceptional and we will be forever grateful for the care we and our daughter received during such a scary and uncertain time.

"A huge special thanks to her surgeon, Natasha Khan, for everything. The job she does is absolutely incredible and we can never thank her enough, as well as our cardiologist, Dr Desai, who gave us so much compassion and reassurance from the moment we arrived at BCH. He even drew a diagram of the heart and explained everything that was going on and what they had planned in immense detail.

"It’s brilliant how, amongst a number of other patients, every single one is treated just as equally and important as everybody else, because the staff really put all of their time and effort into each and every patient.

Thank you to everybody else at BCH who are absolute superheroes!"

02/09/2025

There's less than a week left to share your Main Entrance Memories, to mark the closure of our iconic entrance as it begins its big transformation. 📸
If your family has ever stopped to take pictures in front of the entrance, or with our bear or owl statues or even with Doodle the big red balloon dog as a way to capture your hospital journey, we'd love to see them. 🎈
We’ll be creating a special montage reel, which we’ll be sharing on social media, and would love to include your child and family. To get involved, simply complete our form and upload your picture outside the main entrance by Sunday 7 September.
We'd like to thank everyone who has already submitted their photos. Here are just a few ❤️
Click here to upload your Main Entrance Memories photos: https://orlo.uk/tfM48

01/09/2025

This month’s edition of talk BWC, our Trust newspaper, is not one to be missed📣

Parents Meg and Adam are raising awareness of bleeding disorders after their son’s diagnosis, we meet Anthony, who was given the gift of life by his mum, Sarah, through organ donation and we're looking back to the British Transplant Games and the success of Team BCH.

Not only that, but we’re sharing incredible news about our Generation Study, in which over 1,200 women at BWH are helping to detect rare diseases. We're also celebrating the £250,000 grant to fund a research trial to improve treatment for Endometriosis patients and cheering for our Star of the Month finalist and winner.

Download your free copy today 👉 https://orlo.uk/vA2tH

01/09/2025

Meet our amazing teams and individuals who have been named finalists in the Charity Champion category for the Spirit Awards, our staff recognition event taking place in October✨

The category is for an individual or team whose commitment to fundraising knows no bounds, finding creative and inspirational ways to raise money for our organisation.

⭐One of those individuals is Sue Burlton, a Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Sister, who was nominated for her role in the Help A Heart Appeal’s cardiac arrest prevention project. Despite a terminal illness, she worked hard to see a 40 per cent reduction in PICU cardiac arrests before she sadly passed away. Sue’s dedication, even amidst personal health challenges, embodies the Trust’s values, ambition, bravery, and compassion. Her legacy of improved care, staff empowerment, and patient-focused outcomes will be long-lasting.

⭐Our finalists also include Emma Sang and the Simulation Team who have been recognised for their exceptional commitment to cutting-edge training, developing a simulation programme which uses specially created props to boost learning.

⭐Also shortlisted are Dr Yifan Liang and the Paediatric Palliative Care Team at the Children’s Hospital. Yifan launched an innovative Paediatric Palliative Care Fellowship Programme, supported by Molly Ollys and the Trust’s charity, training two consultants in a two-year pilot to boost recruitment and deliver compassionate, holistic support to critically ill children and families.

Good luck all!

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Steelhouse Lane
Birmingham
B4 6NH

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+441213339999

Website

https://bwc.nhs.uk/

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