Solihull Hospital and Community Services NHS

12/09/2025

Yesterday, ITV Central News joined us at Solihull Hospital to cover a story about Dr Raja Lakshamanan, our brilliant Consultant Anaesthetist. They captured him in action in our theatres and pre-operative assessment unit and spoke with him about his vital role and his inspiring efforts to raise funds for Solihull Hospital Charity University Hospitals Birmingham Charity

Dr Lakshamanan and his band are hosting a Bollywood music gig at The Dovehouse Theatre on Saturday 11 October and all proceeds raised will go towards improving our services in pre-operative assessment at Solihull Hospital.

Be sure not to miss out on this fantastic event to support our hospital charity! You can find out more information and buy your tickets here - https://orlo.uk/iHI7h

Catch up on the ITV News story before 8pm today - https://orlo.uk/anXiC

12/09/2025

On 20th September, six colleagues from the Pre-Operative Assessment team will be taking on the University Hospitals Birmingham Charity abseil to raise money in support of the department.

All funds raised will go directly towards improving the patient experience in the department and supporting staff welfare.

Any donation, big or small, would be greatly appreciated and will make a real difference.

Help Jophy Joseph raise money to support Solihull Hospital Charity

11/09/2025

𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐟𝐟 𝐫𝐞𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 💙

Patients who have undergone hip, knee or shoulder replacement surgery at Solihull Hospital in the last six months have reunited with the teams who cared for them.

On Monday 8 September, we held a patient engagement event to bring patients together with others who'd had orthopaedic surgery, to share stories and experiences, as well as feedback to staff on what went well and what we could improve for future patients.

Patients praised the care they received from pre-operative assessment, the theatres team through to the aftercare on the ward and from the outreach team.

Improvements were identified around post-discharge queries and information sharing, as well a suggestion that a microphone is used for future sessions – thanks Marion!

09/09/2025

𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐤𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐡𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐭𝐬𝐰𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 🥾

Physiotherapists from the Solihull Community Musculoskeletal (MSK) Physiotherapy team, endured one of the hottest days in July to hike 26.2 miles around the Cotswolds.

With their comradery and determination, they started and finished as a team, to raise £2490 for Cancer Research.

The team consisted of:
Fiona Blackman
Nicola Ferdinand
Sarah Hetherington
Charlotte Cheshire
Princess Anammah
Jacob Baines

We could not be prouder of their resilience and determination. Well done team! 👏💙

08/09/2025

𝐏𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐮𝐩 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐩𝐲 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲. 🗞️

The latest edition of our hospital newspaper, 𝘜𝘏𝘉 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘦𝘥, is out now.

In this issue, you can read all about how the Outpatient services at Solihull Hospital have been rated ‘outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) following an inspection, and other news from across our hospitals and community services.

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

04/09/2025

The Cancer Bus Tour is back in Birmingham and Solihull next week.🚍

Whether you’re interested in a health check, information for yourself or loved ones, or simply want to know what support is out there, go along and chat with the team.

🚍💙 The Cancer Bus Tour is back in Birmingham and Solihull next week!

So far this year, we’ve delivered hundreds of free health checks and had countless vital conversations with local people about spotting the early signs and symptoms of cancer. Now, we’re excited to kick off the autumn leg of the tour.

👉 We’ll be visiting six community locations across the region, where you can:
- Get a free health check
- Learn how to spot the signs of cancer early
- Find out about the wide range of support services available
- Speak directly with staff from the NHS and our amazing partners, including Healthwatch Birmingham, Chinese Community Centre, InHealth and Aquarius.

💬 Whether you’re interested in a health check, information for yourself or loved ones, or simply want to know what support is out there, come along and chat with us.

📍 Keep an eye out for our stop near you!

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/w3wOK
✅ 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

19/08/2025

Last week, the Interventional Radiology (IR) team successfully conducted the first ever dedicated IR list at Solihull Hospital, doubling their usual number of procedures by completing 10 spinal cases for the Neurosurgery department. 👏

Dr Arul Ganeshan, Consultant Interventional Radiologist said: “We’re now aiming even higher and hoping to complete up to 20 cases on our next proposed list at Solihull Hospital. This is a big step forward for Interventional Radiology, proving what's possible for the service. We look forward to maintaining our IR presence at Solihull Hospital, with ongoing support from senior management, as we continue to expand and improve the services we offer to our patients.”

The introduction of IR service at Solihull Hospital is expected to reduce the need for inter-hospital transfers, which will streamline care for our patients, minimise delays, and improve overall patient experience.

11/08/2025

Summer has landed and so has the latest edition of our hospital newspaper, 𝘜𝘏𝘉 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘦𝘥!🗞️

In this issue, discover more about how Solihull Hospital Charity funded three new bladder scanners for patients in the community and other news from across our hospital and community services.

Grab a copy during your next visit or read it online anytime 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.