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A new birth preferences card has been launched at UHB

New support through pregnancy with launch of birth preferences card

A new birth preferences card is helping new parents across maternity services at University Hospitals Birmingham

Nurses from the Emergency Department and Acute Medical Unit teams at Good Hope Hospital

There's never been a better time to join our teams

Two of Good Hope Hospital’s biggest departments have successfully filled all their nursing vacancies.

Get a jab, Give a jab, Save a Life campaign

How getting a flu jab saved lives

Last year's UHB flu campaign helped provide life-saving vaccines for children in countries with limited access to healthcare

Staff Nurse Laura Hyslop, Patient Diana Pell, Dr Victoria Siddons, Emergency Department consultant, Dr Steve Taylor, Lead HIV consultant and Clinical Director for the Birmingham Fast Track Cities

First patient to have opt-out testing for HIV and hepatitis viruses in UHB's emergency departments

From today, all patients aged 16 and over attending the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham’s emergency department will be routinely tested for HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C infections if they are already having a blood test taken.

Romesh spent time with Harry, a patient with the Young Person’s Unit and his mum, Rachel.

Romesh Ranganathan praises staff at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham for supporting young people with cancer

During a surprise visit, Romesh spent time chatting with young people, their families and with staff.

Amy Dowden at Good Hope Hospital

Strictly Amy: Cancer and Me

Strictly Come Dancing professional Amy Dowden is to take viewers on her breast cancer journey in a new BBC documentary, filmed at Good Hope Hospital.