News and events

BBC Strictly star gives thanks to nurses: "You make a difference to each and every patient who walks through that door”

New study aims to improve recovery after cancer treatment in older people

Researchers at University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB) and the University of Birmingham, in collaboration with Kings College London (KCL), are leading a new study to understand the factors that influence how well older people recover from cancer treatment and to find ways to keep the body strong.

First patients treated at Heartlands Hospital’s new Haematology and Oncology Day Unit

Patients have begun receiving treatment at Heartlands Hospital’s newly refurbished Haematology and Oncology Day Unit.

Surgeon receives global award

Mr Siraj Natalwala, Associate Specialist Urology and Honorary Senior Lecturer at Good Hope Hospital, has been recognised for his outstanding contribution to healthcare. 

Love is all around for 5,000th patient to receive a kidney transplant

Six months ago, transport driver Darren Clay donated his kidney to his wife and childhood sweetheart, Allison. Allison's transplant was the 5,000th kidney transplant performed at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham (QEHB).

Double transplant patient home in time for new baby girl

Jack Bagshaw, a 23-year-old from Cannock, has made it home in time to meet his new baby girl after receiving a double lung transplant at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham (QEHB).