Solihull Hospital and Community Services NHS

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University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UHB), which runs Solihull Hospital and Community Services, is one of the largest hospital Trusts in England. The Trust also runs Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, Heartlands Hospital, Birmingham Chest Clinic 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 possib

le. Solihull Hospital, based near Solihull town centre, provides a range of outpatient and inpatient services for its local community. 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.

Reminder: The deadline to stand as a UHB governor is 8 May.Are you passionate about your community and do you understand...
28/04/2026

Reminder: The deadline to stand as a UHB governor is 8 May.

Are you passionate about your community and do you understand what’s important to patients?

Could you spare the time to help us improve our services?

We’re looking for governors who embody the values of UHB; Kind, Connected and Bold.

If you think that might be you then why not put yourself forward for election?

More info is available on the UHB website via the link in the comments below: ⬇️

“Visible leadership, good communication and looking after staff wellbeing are essential to getting things right for our ...
24/04/2026

“Visible leadership, good communication and looking after staff wellbeing are essential to getting things right for our patients.”

Juliet Read is a Community Matron for the Community Nursing Speciality Teams and the Elmdon Unit at Solihull Hospital, part of University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB). Newly promoted into the role, Juliet balances patient‑facing care with leadership responsibilities, supporting both community services and an expanding intermediate care unit.

In our latest ‘We are UHB’ blog, Juliet shares her experience of stepping into a new leadership role, learning new ways of working, and why approachability, restorative supervision and teamwork are at the heart of creating a supportive environment for both staff and patients.

Read more about Juliet in our latest ‘We are UHB’ blog via the link int he comments below. 👇

We would like to wish a huge congratulations to our teams on Ward 14, Solihull Central Community Nursing and Shirley Com...
17/04/2026

We would like to wish a huge congratulations to our teams on Ward 14, Solihull Central Community Nursing and Shirley Community Nursing who have been recognised for their oustanding contribution to student nurse education.

The certificate of appreciation is awarded to teams who have gone above and beyond for students on placement with our teams, from Aston University

Well done to everyone who has supported our colleagues of the future ❤️

"I fell into nursing. But from my very first placement, I completely fell in love with it. I just knew I was exactly whe...
17/04/2026

"I fell into nursing. But from my very first placement, I completely fell in love with it. I just knew I was exactly where I was supposed to be. If I won the lottery tomorrow, I would still do this job for free. I genuinely adore it and the difference it makes”

With nearly 20 years in nursing, Sinead’s journey has taken her from a band 2 role to leading endoscopy services across multiple sites. As Lead Nurse for Endoscopy and Lead Advanced Nurse Endoscopist her role now spans both clinical expertise and leadership, supporting teams while delivering diagnostic and therapeutic procedures that can detect serious conditions earlier.

April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, and the work of endoscopy Bowel Cancer Screening teams play a vital role in detecting issues earlier and improving outcomes for patients across our communities.

In our latest ‘We are UHB’ blog, Sinead shares why it always comes back to people, the support and that shared purpose is what has kept her at UHB.

Read more about Sinead in our latest ‘We are UHB’ blog via the link int he comments below. 👇

We need people in your area who care about their local community.  Do you understand what’s important to local people an...
16/04/2026

We need people in your area who care about their local community. Do you understand what’s important to local people and could you spare the time to pass this on and help improve NHS services?

If the answer’s yes, why not consider putting yourself forward as a governor?

It’s an important role and you can nominate yourself for election from today.

All the details can be found via the link in the comments below.👇

15/04/2026

𝐀 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲 🎂

Today, we celebrated the 100th birthday of patient Mary 🥳

The staff on Ward 20B pulled out all the stops for Mary’s special day, with banners, balloons and a lovely birthday cake. Mary also received her special 100th birthday letter from the King!

Congratulations Mary! Enjoy your special day ❤️

Dr Mahwash Yousaf, Consultant in Pain Medicine and Anaesthesia, has been recognised as our 1,000th GMC-accredited consul...
15/04/2026

Dr Mahwash Yousaf, Consultant in Pain Medicine and Anaesthesia, has been recognised as our 1,000th GMC-accredited consultant supervisor, marking a significant milestone in UHB’s commitment to medical education and training.👏

Clinical and Educational supervisors play a vital role in supporting resident doctors throughout their training. As educational supervisors, they guide trainees in achieving key clinical competencies, provide structured feedback, and act as a consistent source of mentorship and support.

Dr Yousaf, who works across Heartlands and Solihull Hospitals, said: “For me, it is about being able to give something back. It is almost part of the circle of life. I have always had a passion for teaching and enjoy every opportunity I have to pass on my knowledge to resident doctors.

“It is really important to me that we offer that support both from a training point of view and from a wellbeing perspective for our future workforce. There have been many supervisors before me, and there will be many after me, but I’m proud to be the 1,000th.”

On the appointment, Dr Susan Dorrian, Deputy Medical Director (Education) and Emergency Medicine Consultant, said: “Dr Yousaf’s appointment not only recognises her personal commitment to developing others, but also reflects the vital role our supervisors play in supporting colleagues to become the best clinicians they can be. Reaching 1,000 accredited supervisors is something we should all feel proud of.”

Happy Vaisakhi to everyone celebrating across Birmingham and Solihull.Vaisakhi is a festival that celebrates the birth o...
14/04/2026

Happy Vaisakhi to everyone celebrating across Birmingham and Solihull.

Vaisakhi is a festival that celebrates the birth of the Khalsa. The Khalsa represents the living form of the Sikh Gurus. It’s one of the largest Asian festivals in Europe, emphasising community values and cohesion.

Happy celebrations. We wish you the very best, from all of us at .

Are you an experienced and motivated operational leader, passionate about eye health?A unique opportunity is now availab...
12/04/2026

Are you an experienced and motivated operational leader, passionate about eye health?

A unique opportunity is now available to join the ophthalmology service at UHB as a General Manager.

With responsibility for operational performance, leading service transformation, workforce engagement and effective communication across the multidisciplinary team - the successful candidate will play a key role in supporting elective recovery, improving patient access and delivering an ambitious strategic agenda.

If this sounds like your next move, we would love you to apply.

More information available here: https://orlo.uk/TUrK7

Back in November 2025, with the generous donations from Knowle Art Group, we opened the surgical hub art gallery – bring...
09/04/2026

Back in November 2025, with the generous donations from Knowle Art Group, we opened the surgical hub art gallery – bringing calm and comfort to patients about to go into the operating theatre. These pieces have already made a difference to so many of our patients during their hospital stay, but don’t forget you can take one home!

Would you like to have a memory of the positivity the art brought you before having your surgery here as well as supporting the Solihull Hospital Charity? If so, you can purchase any of the displayed pieces by contacting kath.bell@sky.com

For every piece of artwork sold, a 10% donation will be made to Solihull Hospital Charity, helping to fund essential improvements and equipment that directly benefit our patients.

The Art Group will also be holding an exhibition to showcase even more of their amazing pieces on April 18, 9.30am-5pm at St John’s Hall, Knowle. Please pop down to say hello!

08/04/2026

𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝘄𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝗶𝗱 𝗮 𝗳𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗮𝗿𝗲𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝟭𝟮, 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝟯𝟲 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗛𝗦! 👏

Friends and colleagues gathered for a special retirement lunch, as they shared a video montage and even a special song to celebrate Ali and her impressive career.

On her retirement, Ali said:
“36 years has gone in a flash, but it hasn’t too. I’ve just loved being a part of a team, I’ve loved being the leader of a team, and I’ve really tried to allow my colleagues to be themselves and give them that push if they need.

“My heart is full of love for my colleagues – they’re going to continue doing great things because we’ve made a great surgical pathway at Solihull. I’m really going to miss you because this has been my life for so long.”

Congratulations on your retirement Ali and all the best for the future ♥️

𝐖𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐞𝐜𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐡𝐮𝐛 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧! 👏The accreditation s...
07/04/2026

𝐖𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐞𝐜𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐡𝐮𝐛 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧! 👏

The accreditation scheme, run by NHS England’s Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT) programme in collaboration with the Royal College of Surgeons of England, assesses surgical hubs against a framework of standards to help hubs deliver faster access to common surgical procedures and showcase high standards of clinical care.

The assessment ended with a visit to the hospital by a group of experts from around the country, who met with different teams and inspected different services along the surgical journey, from pre-operative assessment, admissions, theatres and the post-operative wards.

The positive feedback that the experts mentioned:
✅ The hub’s strong team-working and multi-disciplinary team approach
✅ The focus Solihull has on patient-centered care
✅ The engagement that colleagues show in enhancing the surgical experience of patients

Martin Richardson, Executive Director for Solihull Hospital and Community Services and Consultant Upper GI surgeon, said:
“This really is such a fantastic achievement by the clinical and operational teams. It has only been around 15 months from opening the new theatre hub at Solihull Hospital to achieving this important accreditation for the entire surgical pathway.”

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