Recent news stories

Innovative device for cleaning medical equipment rolled out
An innovative new device which decontaminates specialist equipment could reduce costs and boost sustainability through better efficiency and less waste.

Patient given second chance thanks to gift of life
Patient Tia Thomas has told how a heart transplant saved her life

Adding cell-based vaccine to liver cancer therapy found to slow cancer progression in patients
A new study has shown that patients with intermediate stage primary liver cancer had longer periods of progression-free survival, meaning their disease did not grow or spread, after receiving a vaccine made from their own immune cells.

Clinical Research Facility celebrates a year of growth and success
Birmingham’s NIHR Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility (CRF) has marked another successful year, with thousands of patients and volunteers taking part in pioneering studies that are shaping the future of medicine.

Celebrating 20 years of care
Colleagues got into the party spirit to celebrate the Treatment Centre’s 20th birthday

Paediatric diabetes team come out top
The paediatric diabetes team at Good Hope Hospital has topped the table in a national audit which looks at children’s diabetes care.