News stories from 2024

Decontamination units recognised for standards of excellence
The accreditation is a result of hard work and excellence in service delivery and high standards in the processing of medical devices across the two units.

Mum is inspiration for nurse's success
A senior sister at Heartlands Hospital has been recognised as a compassionate and inclusive leader

Caring milestone for EPOC unit at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham
The Enhanced Peri-Operative Care Unit (EPOC) at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham has cared for its 4,000th patient.

First cohort of Filipino nurses reunite to celebrate 25th anniversary
In October 1999, the first group of nurses from the Philippines joined Heartlands and Solihull Hospitals as part of a national drive to recruit nurses from overseas.

QEHB Consultant elected president of European Network for the Study of Adrenal Tumours
Cristina has been a member of ENSAT for 12 years, joining the Executive Board three years ago before being put forward for Presidency this year.

Retirement for Rachel after 31 years at Good Hope
After over a decade as the hospital’s theatres matron, and 31 years as a nurse at Good Hope, Rachel Chitima is saying goodbye.