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Altruistic kidney donors honoured at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham celebration

Altruistic kidney donors honoured at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham celebration

Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham has paid tribute to some of the region’s most extraordinary individuals; altruistic kidney donors, who have given the gift of life to strangers in need of lifesaving kidney transplants.

Paula’s journey on the Generation Study

Paula’s journey on the Generation Study

Paula Kaya, from Erdington, is one of over 1,500 mothers to have taken part in the Generation Study at University Hospitals Birmingham, which tests newborns for more than 200 rare genetic conditions.

New surgical robot benefits patients

New surgical robot benefits patients

Surgical and theatre teams at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham have successfully integrated a new robot in theatres. 

Morris Centre Club pool closure

Morris Centre Club pool closure

Following several safety, risk and estates concerns that the Trust has been made aware of, it is with regret and deep disappointment that the swimming pool at the Morris Centre Club at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham (QEHB) will not reopen in the New Year.

Resident doctors' industrial action

Resident doctors' industrial action

The British Medical Association (BMA) has announced strike action by resident doctors from 07:00 on Wednesday 17 December until 07:00 on Monday 22 December 2025.

UHB awarded £2m for cutting waiting lists

UHB awarded £2m for cutting waiting lists

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB) has been awarded £2 million in capital funding as part of the NHS Elective Care Capital Incentive Scheme, recognising significant progress in reducing waiting times for patients.

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Events, January 2026

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  1. Meeting of the Board of Directors

    Meeting of the Trust's Board of Directors in public.

    10:00, 29/01/2026

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