Recent news stories
Quick-thinking Heartlands Hospital worker helps save woman’s life
The family of a woman who collapsed while walking her dog in Hodge Hill has praised a Heartlands Hospital worker whose quick actions helped to save her life. Wellbeing Hub Coordinator Naima Shaharyar was driving along Coleshill Road to begin a late shift when she saw Elayne collapse in the street.
New groundbreaking technique introduced at QEHB
The Respiratory Team at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham (QEHB) has performed its first endobronchial ultrasound -guided cryo-biopsy.
Planning permission granted for new Urgent Treatment Centre at Good Hope Hospital
Good Hope Hospital has been given the go ahead from Birmingham City Council to begin construction of a state-of-the-art building which will house a new Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC).
Trust recognised as top apprenticeship employer for third year
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB) has been named as one of the UK’s top apprenticeship employers for the third consecutive year, recognising the Trust’s continued commitment to developing the healthcare workforce of the future.
Alfa shortlisted for HSJ Award as UHB teams celebrate national recognition
University Hospitals Birmingham’s groundbreaking Alfa controlled drug management programme has been shortlisted for a prestigious HSJ Award, adding to an already exceptional year of national recognition for the Trust’s innovation and improvement work.
Heartlands Hospital maternity services rated Good by CQC following significant improvements
Heartlands Hospital, part of University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB), has had its maternity services rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), recognising the significant improvements made since the previous inspection.