Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Birmingham Community Healthcare is committed to delivering better care and building healthy communities.

Birmingham Community Healthcare (BCHC) NHS Foundation Trust provides a wide range of high quality, accessible and responsive community and specialist healthcare services across the city of Birmingham and the wider West Midlands region. Operating from around 300 sites across the city, BCHC offers more than 100 different healthcare services for adults and children, providing clinical diagnosis, treatment, advice and support on more than two million separate occasions in a typical 12-month period. In addition to core services delivered flexibly in homes and other community settings, BCHC operates a range of inpatient sites including Moseley Hall and West Heath hospitals. The organisation’s specialist division comprises Birmingham Dental Hospital, West Midlands Rehabilitation Centre, citywide services for people with learning disabilities and a range of community dental services in Birmingham and the Black Country. BCHC, which became an independent NHS Trust in 2010, represents the bringing together of community health services across Birmingham alongside specialist services in neighbouring localities and the wider West Midlands region in a collective mission to deliver high quality accessible and responsive healthcare that meets the particular needs of the communities we serve with the flexibility to offer personalised care for each individual.

We need to talk about the elephant in the room. 🐘 It can be tough to talk about su***de, to ask someone if they’re think...
08/09/2025

We need to talk about the elephant in the room. 🐘

It can be tough to talk about su***de, to ask someone if they’re thinking about su***de or to admit that you’re struggling, but open, honest conversations can save lives.

👉 For resources, advice and campaign info, see:

birmingham.gov.uk/su***deprevention

Congratulations to our latest group of Team BCHC colleagues awarded the title of Queen’s Nurse! 👏 Recently awarded the p...
04/09/2025

Congratulations to our latest group of Team BCHC colleagues awarded the title of Queen’s Nurse! 👏

Recently awarded the prestigious title are Anita Charters, Bronwyn Farrell, Randeep Kaur, Emma Lewis, Nobert Machisa, Lydia O’Keeffe, Jo Peasland, Rebecca Power and Lisa Whitehouse. Combined they have worked for the NHS for over 95 years.

BCHC now has 20 fully accredited Queen’s Nurses. The Trust is extremely proud of our colleagues and the excellence and professionalism they have displayed to achieve this.

Read the full article to learn what our most recent Queen's Nurses have shared with us upon receiving this prestigious title. 👇

04/09/2025

Submit your nominations for this year’s VIP Awards before midnight tomorrow. ⏰👀

Over the past 12 months, there's been countless examples of excellent care and best practice, but we need your help by telling us who! ✍️

This year, we have 12 different categories that recognise both clinical and non-clinical roles.

Please note that the awards recognise outstanding examples of our Trust Values - Caring, Open, Respectful, Responsible and Inclusive. Please bear this in mind when writing your nomination.

Closing date for entries is midnight 5 September.

Don't miss your chance! (link in comments)

Supporting the needs of our aging population. 🤝Colleagues from the GP Provider Supporter Unit (GPPSU) and Solihull Healt...
28/08/2025

Supporting the needs of our aging population. 🤝

Colleagues from the GP Provider Supporter Unit (GPPSU) and Solihull Healthcare Partnership (SHP) recently attended a Pensioner’s Fair to support the needs of our older communities in Solihull.

Solihull’s population has a large proportion of residents aged 65 and over - projected to be the fastest growing age group over both the next 10 and 20 years. During that time it is predicted that there will be a 35% increase in the number of people aged 65 and over diagnosed with dementia and a 31% increase in those aged 65 and above to have mobility problems. Older people are also more likely to suffer from chronic lung conditions such as COPD.

Together, the GPPSU and SHP hosted a stall at the Pensioner’s Fair, organised by Dr Neil Shastri-Hurst, Member of Parliament for Solihull West and Shirley. GPPSU colleagues provided advice to attendees around accessing their GP surgeries. SHP showcased and encouraged patients to keep active and healthy with the ‘Step into Solihull’, Exercise Referral Scheme and reminded patients to book their flu and shingles vaccinations to keep themselves well this winter.

It was positive to see the engagement from a number of Solihull patients and great to hear their feedback and reflections.

NHS Birmingham and Solihull Solihull Council Solihull Hospital and Community Services NHS

BCHC once again has made national headlines with the work of the Community Care Collaborative. This time, the first Birm...
28/08/2025

BCHC once again has made national headlines with the work of the Community Care Collaborative. This time, the first Birmingham and Solihull pilot Neighbourhood Health Centre at Washwood Heath features as part of the lengthy and informative article on the NHS 10 year plan.

You can read more about our successes on their website.

BCHC Charity has been able to provide support bags for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) l...
27/08/2025

BCHC Charity has been able to provide support bags for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) living in temporary accommodation, thanks to funding from the Birmingham Bodenham Trust and Tesco stores in New Oscott & Quinton.

Specialist Health Visitor Nikola Demetrius approached the charity with the idea for the project. “A lot of the children are at a disadvantage due to limited space and resources, or parents lacking confidence to seek health advice due to language barriers or not knowing their local area. The SEND bags can be a starter pack for some families, giving them an opportunity to build on the toys that are given.”

One family received a bag for their child with developmental and speech delay, who got excited when given the bag, asking her mum to open all the packaging to reveal the toys. The mum stated, “I can’t believe there is so much, she will love playing with these”.

https://www.bhamcommunity.nhs.uk/charity-news/send-support-in-the-bag-for-health-visitors-7472

The Clinical Illustrations team has achieved outstanding results at this year’s Institute of Medical Illustrators (IMI) ...
22/08/2025

The Clinical Illustrations team has achieved outstanding results at this year’s Institute of Medical Illustrators (IMI) Awards with a gold, four silver and two bronze wins for their graphic design and animation.🏆🎊

The exceptional work, which was recognised nationally, is a true testament to the high standards and professionalism the team demonstrates every day.

Clinical Illustration’s Clinical Manager, Katie Owen said:

"I am incredibly proud of my team for winning so many IMI Awards and achieving national recognition. In the healthcare sector, effective communication is important and our use of graphic design, animation, and public relation photography helps convey complex information in a clear, accessible, and engaging way.

These awards are a testament to the creativity, professionalism, and dedication of the team. It highlights the vital role that visual storytelling plays in supporting patients, staff, and the wider community."

21/08/2025

There's just over two weeks left to nominate for the 2025 VIP Awards! ⏰

Our VIP Awards are the perfect opportunity to shine a light on and celebrate some of the incredible staff members and teams we have at BCHC… but in order to do that, we need your help.

We are looking for colleagues or teams who have demonstrated our Trust Values of Caring, Open, Respectful, Responsible and Inclusive. If you know of someone that deserves the recognition, please take the time to tell us!

This year, we have 12 different categories that recognise both clinical and non-clinical roles. 🏆

Closing date for entries is midnight 5 September.

The UK government is testing the Emergency Alerts system on Sunday 7 September 2025 at 3.00 p.m. ⚠️Compatible mobile pho...
21/08/2025

The UK government is testing the Emergency Alerts system on Sunday 7 September 2025 at 3.00 p.m. ⚠️

Compatible mobile phones and tablets will receive an alert, make a loud siren-like sound and vibrate.

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 gov.uk/alerts.

If you are using a hidden phone or tablet as part of your personal safety planning, take steps now to stay safe during the alert:

👉Switch off your hidden phone or device before 3.00 p.m. on Sunday 7 September. Alternatively, set the phone to Airplane Mode, which also prevents the alert from coming through.

👉You can also opt out of emergency alerts in your phone’s settings:

On iPhones: Settings → Notifications → scroll to the bottom → turn off Emergency Alerts.

On Android: Settings → Safety & Emergency → Wireless Emergency Alerts → turn off Emergency Alerts.

Important: If your hidden device is turned on and not silenced in one of these ways, the alert will sound, potentially putting you at risk. Even if someone has already opted out of emergency alerts, it is safest to switch off hidden devices or enable airplane mode to guarantee they remain silent during the alert test.

Are you prepared for the summer bank holiday next Monday? (25 August).Remember, a number of local pharmacies will remain...
20/08/2025

Are you prepared for the summer bank holiday next Monday? (25 August).

Remember, a number of local pharmacies will remain open across the bank holiday weekend to provide advice, prescriptions and treatment for common/minor health concerns.

People who need medical help that isn’t an emergency should contact NHS 111 in the first instance by visiting the NHS' 111 website or by calling 111.

A&E and 999 services remain available for serious or life-threatening conditions. NHS 111 is also available to call for urgent mental health support.

Find out more information on our website.

18/08/2025

Every year, children suffer harm while parents and carers are drinking alcohol. While enjoying the warm weather, make sure you know who's in charge if the safety of a child is your responsibility.

Your local pharmacist can now supply medicines for seven conditions, if appropriate, without the need for a GP appointme...
15/08/2025

Your local pharmacist can now supply medicines for seven conditions, if appropriate, without the need for a GP appointment or prescription 💊
Don't wait for minor health concerns to get worse - think .
More information: nhs.uk/thinkpharmacyfirst

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