Good Hope Hospital NHS

06/09/2025

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!

05/09/2025

A Fond Farewell to Chaplain Sian Nicholas ❤👋

We send our very best wishes to Rev Sian Nicholas, Church of England Chaplain at Good Hope Hospital, as she steps away from her hospital role to focus on her parish ministry as an assistant priest, following her ordination in the Church of England earlier this year.

Sian first began visiting Good Hope Hospital in 2016 accompanied by her beloved Pets as Therapy dog, offering comfort and companionship to patients. 🐶 Two years later, Sian became a chaplaincy volunteer, and in 2021, she took on the role of substantive chaplain at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, before returning to Good Hope in 2022 where she has made a lasting impact.

Reflecting on her time in chaplaincy, Sian said: “I have loved being a chaplain and have learnt so much over the past few years. I’ve had the privilege of meeting and getting to know so many amazing patients, families, and hospital colleagues. I would especially like to thank our wonderful chaplaincy volunteers who go above and beyond every day to support those using the service.” 👏

Thank you for your compassion and dedication Sian, we wish you every success in your next chapter.🍀

04/09/2025

🎉 to 20 years ago when our fantastic Treatment Centre was under construction! 👷‍♀️👷‍♂️

Next week marks two decades since it first opened its doors to patients and became home to most of our outpatient and diagnostic services.

Our Treatment Centre teams see and treat thousands of patients every single week, thank you for all you do. ❤

02/09/2025

𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐇𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬: 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐃𝐫 𝐉𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐲 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐞

For most people, being a full-time Emergency Department Consultant at Heartlands and Good Hope Hospitals would be more than enough to keep busy. But for Jenny, life outside of work is just as busy with music.

Jenny’s musical journey began with an old violin picked up at a car boot sale and a stubborn determination to outplay her dad. Today, she plays not just violin, but also flute, saxophone, piano, and even the medieval recorder! 🎶

Since 2004, she’s been part of the European Doctors Orchestra, a unique ensemble of healthcare professionals from across Europe. From Berlin to Florence, Jenny has performed in some of the world’s most iconic concert halls, all while raising money for incredible causes. The next stop? Birmingham Town Hall.❤️

Jenny said: “Playing in the orchestra is like a musical conference. We come together to share ideas, celebrate our love of music, and make a difference.”

For Jenny, medicine and music go hand in hand. “Every person in the team has a part to play, sometimes one part needs to be louder than the others, and that’s ok.”

Jenny added: “I almost went to music college, but medicine was always my passion. Music is my way to switch off.”

When she’s not helping patients or performing in an orchestra, Jenny can be found with her family, or working as a Scout leader in her community. 🏕️

From teamwork in A&E to teamwork in an orchestra, Jenny’s passion for helping others shines through in everything she does.

29/08/2025

The Soul of Sutton Photography Competition is back! 📷

Have you seen the brilliant photography exhibition in the Treatment Centre featuring last year’s winners of the competition?

Once again, Royal Sutton Coldfield Town Council is inviting amateur photographers of Sutton Coldfield to submit images which capture the unique character of our Royal Town.

This year, we are delighted to announce that the winning images will displayed along one of our hospital corridors for patients, visitors and colleagues to enjoy. 🌟

Residents age 13 years and over* can enter one of two categories, 13 - 17 years and 18 years & over, and choose from these themes:

🖌️ Creativity and Culture in Sutton Coldfield
🌻 Sutton through the Seasons
🥳 Celebrating life in Sutton Coldfield

Enter to be in with a chance of winning a £100 One4all Gift Card with the potential to have your images showcased!

Submit your images before midday on the 10 September by emailing enquiries@suttoncoldfieldtowncouncil.gov.uk, with your name, the location and a short description of the photo. You can also direct message on social media or tag on Instagram Rakista SUNCELL Text Clan

For more information on the terms and conditions and how to enter please visit: https://bit.ly/4mo0KNu

* Please note that as the age for social media subscribers is 13+, the competition is restricted to residents age 13 and over as the entries will be shared on the Town Council’s social media channels.

28/08/2025

Stan Stroud, a patient on ward 24 at Good Hope Hospital, faced unimaginable grief when his beloved wife, Flora, passed away while he was still receiving treatment.

Thanks to the compassionate staff who made sure Stan could visit her between treatments, the couple shared precious final moments together.

To cope with his loss, Stan began writing letters to Flora, which captured the depth of their love, the pain of separation, and the beauty of shared memories.

Encouraged by a caring nurse, those letters became a book, Dear Flora: A Romantic Journey of Remembrance, which is now available to buy on Amazon. All proceeds from the book will be donated to Flora's favourite charity.

You can read more about Stan and Flora using the link in the comments below. 👇

22/08/2025

♥️ 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 communications@uhb.nhs.uk

22/08/2025

Here's a handful of our latest Kind, Connected and Bold Award winners! Congratulations to all of the winners and nominees. Some of the reasons why our winners won include:

⭐ Mansur carries out his duties to the highest standard and nothing is too much trouble.

⭐ Dawn is dedicated and cleans our wards to an 'outstanding level'. She even brings in newspapers to the ward every morning and hands them out to patients.

⭐ Emily's daily acts of compassion, teamwork, and quiet leadership leave a lasting impression on everyone she works with.

⭐ Lawrence's diligence, reliability, and compassionate nature truly exemplify the values we hold dear.

⭐ From day one, Natasha has led with compassion, clarity, and courage. Her kindness is evident in every interaction with patients, families and staff alike.

If a team or individual at Good Hope 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.👇

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/tq5Qz
✅ 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.

14/08/2025

We are sad to share the news that Dr Pauline Manfield, a former paediatric consultant at Good Hope Hospital, died in April at the age of 95.

From helping establish Good Hope Hospital paediatrics department, to comforting countless families with her warmth, Pauline left a lasting mark on her patients and community.

In retirement, Pauline's deep Christian faith inspired her to serve as a Lay Reader and chaplain at Birmingham Cathedral, promote interfaith understanding, and champion women’s education in Malawi. She was also an adventurer at heart, running fun runs, exploring archaeology, gardening, travel, and the arts.

Pauline was godmother to 12, and her Sutton Coldfield home was "a hub for friends, food, laughter, and love."

You can read more about Pauline's extraordinary life on our website using the link below. 💙

11/08/2025

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 Housekeeping manager, Sandria who retired after 39 years in the NHS as well as other news from across our hospitals.

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.