Good Hope Hospital NHS

09/03/2026

is here 📆

This week, healthcare partners across Birmingham, the Black Country and Solihull will be showcasing their services and the vital care they deliver to patients every day on their social channels.

Keep your eyes peeled and help spread the word .📣

07/03/2026

From 9-15 March, we will be shining a spotlight on healthcare services across Birmingham, the Black Country and Solihull for 👏

Learn more about the professionals delivering life-saving care local to you and how you can best access the care you need.

Join us as we count down to - a week-long spotlight of healthcare services across Birmingham, the Black Country and Solihull, commencing from 9 March 📆

Support, share and find out more about the local services that are here for you when you need them.

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, Birmingham Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust Birmingham Women's Hospital and Charity Birmingham Children's Hospital and Charity Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

05/03/2026

Patients in Good Hope Hospital are being better supported leave to hospital sooner thanks to a new specialist team focus on frailty.

Frailty is a long-term, usually age-related condition that results in reduced strength, energy and resilience.

The new multi-disciplinary team includes Good Hope Hospital consultants and community experts from the North Birmingham Neighbourhood Hub and is reviewing around 60 patients, with frailty, a week.

Inpatients eligible for a review must either be aged 80 and over or usually live in a care homes.

You can read more about this exciting new service on our website using the link in the comments below. 👇

NHS Birmingham and Solihull Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

27/02/2026

Bedford Road Roadworks, 2-4 March 🚦🛑

Please allow some extra time if you are travelling to Good Hope Hospital via Bedford Road next Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday between 9.30am and 3pm.

Planned road works are scheduled to take place along Bedford Road over these three days, with temporary traffic lights in operation to facilitate the works.

Parking on Bedford Road will be restricted for the duration of the works, and vehicles parked within the restricted areas may be subject to removal. 🚗

Access along Bedford Road will be maintained at all times, including for emergency vehicles, staff, patients, and visitors.

26/02/2026

Volunteer trolley serving treats with all profits going to University Hospitals Birmingham Charity 🙋‍♂️

Meet Graham Edwards, a Good Hope Hospital volunteer, who spends three mornings per week taking a trolley around the wards offering drinks, confectionary and books for patients, visitors and staff to enjoy.

Graham decided to volunteer after semi-retiring. He said: “Good Hope is my local hospital, my children were born here and my family has used various services over the years, so it is nice to be able to give something back.

“The trolley provides an ‘over and above’ service for those who may not be able to get to the hospital shop. I also enjoy helping raise money for Good Hope Hospital Charity which supports patients, their families and staff. I have been asked if I offer prosecco or beer before! I enjoy chatting and having a little joke with people – hopefully it helps brighten their day. The volunteer trolley service has been very well received by patients, staff and visitors."

If you are interested in volunteering at Good Hope Hospital or across UHB, please visit https://orlo.uk/bNQxn

24/02/2026

Good Hope nurse celebrates an incredible 50-year career 🎉

After an extraordinary half century of caring for patients, Claire Fletcher, a Haematology Clinical Nurse Specialist, is retiring.

Claire has dedicated almost her entire working life to supporting patients undergoing cancer treatment — a vocation she has followed with unwavering compassion and dedication.

She began her nurse training at University College London in 1976, before moving to the Royal Marsden in 1980 to specialise in Oncology. Her career then took her to The Christie in Manchester, followed by East Birmingham Hospital, later known as Heartlands Hospital, in 1984. There, Claire helped launch the Hospital’s new clinical haematology ward. She played a key role in setting up and establishing the new team – a career highlight she remembers with pride. Over the years, Claire has shaped services across several hospitals, supported countless patients, and mentored many new nurses. Whether working in education, immunology, haematology, or the private sector, she has always been at the heart of building and improving patient care.

In May 2018, Claire returned to Heartlands Hospital as a clinical educator progressing to the Haematology Clinical Nurse Specialist at Good Hope Hospital in 2020 , a role she has cherished.

Reflecting on her career, Claire said: “Expanding the care we give to our patients in a nicer environment has given me great job satisfaction over the years,” she said. “I’d say the greatest challenge has been knowing there is always a limit to what we can do, as we always want the very best for our patients. I’m a little apprehensive about retiring after working for so long; but I’m really looking forward to getting a dog once I have more spare time.” 🐶

Naomi Dean, Haematology Lead Nurse, said: “Claire has provided ongoing advice and support to thousands of patients through her nurse-led clinics over the years. She consistently receives positive feedback and thanks from patients who have described her experience and knowledge as a credit to the service. Claire takes great pride in her work and she has also supported numerous new members of staff by sharing her knowledge with them. From all of us in Haematology, we will miss you Claire and wish you only the very best in your next chapter!” 💓

20/02/2026

“There’s a direct link between supporting staff and improving culture, to creating a better environment for patients.”

Sarah Caldwell is a Senior People Partner at Good Hope Hospital, part of University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB). Sarah says the most rewarding part of her career has been supporting others – from coaching and mediation, to helping teams navigate complex situations and strengthening the culture across our hospitals.

In our latest ‘We are UHB’ blog, Sarah shares her journey from theatres to HR and organisational development, how a difficult personal setback reshaped her career, and why she’s proud to continue making a difference for both staff and patients.

Read more about Sarah's career via the link in the comments below. 👇

20/02/2026

You may have seen news reports that there is a temporary shortage of bone (medical) cement which is used in some joint surgeries.

We would like to reassure our patients who have planned joint surgery with us, that we currently have stock to continue with operations and appointments.

Please attend your surgery as normal, unless we contact you directly. If anything does change we will contact you.

Thank you for your understanding.

19/02/2026

This is your chance to have your say.

The NHS locally is running a consultation to make sure your voice shapes the future of urgent care across Birmingham and Solihull.

We’re considering two options for changing community Urgent Treatment Centres and GP services for when your GP practice is closed.

Both options will improve services, but in different ways and in different areas. You can share your views by completing the online survey or joining one of the in-person or virtual events.

➡️ Follow the link in the comments below to learn more and compete the online survey.

18/02/2026

Ramadan Mubarak to everyone celebrating the Holy Month ☪️

14/02/2026

This Valentine’s Day, we’re celebrating the incredible power of care, compassion and the special bonds formed between our patients and staff at Good Hope Hospital. 💗

Recently, professional dancer and BBC Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden shared a heartfelt tribute to our Sheldon Unit team during a BBC Radio 5 Live programme marking World Cancer Day.

Amy, who has been receiving treatment at Good Hope Hospital since her breast cancer diagnosis in 2023, spoke beautifully about the support she’s received from our oncology nursing team. During the interview, she was surprised by Chris Lowey, Senior Sister in Haematology and Oncology, who was celebrated live on air as a ‘You, Me and The Big C star’.

Amy said: “You just know you are in the best place, being looked after by absolute heroes…It does feel like one big family when you go into the unit, and I’m forever grateful. I just want to say a massive thanks to Chris and her incredible team at the Sheldon Unit. You guys have got me through it.
You make a difference to each and every patient who walks through that door.”

On being celebrated, Chris said: “We do everything for our patients – that’s why we do this job. It’s so lovely to know we’re making a difference.”

After the programme, Amy proudly presented Chris with her ‘You, Me and The Big C’ pin badge.

Thank you to all of our colleagues for being the heart of Good Hope Hospital.

📻 You can listen back to Amy and Chris’ conversation on BBC Sounds. Search 5 Live Breakfast, 2 February 2026.

12/02/2026

We want to hear from you. 💬

If you’ve ever felt unsure where to go for urgent care when it’s not an emergency, you’re not alone – and your experiences matter.

We’re asking people in Birmingham and Solihull to share their views on plans to improve Urgent Treatment Centres and GP out-of-hours services.

▶️ Watch the video to learn more
📝 Fill in the survey
📍 Come along to an online or in-person town hall event

Have your say and help shape urgent care services in your area.

Find out more and get involved via link in the comments.👇