News stories from 2025
Face mask wearing to be reintroduced
Following a review of our mask wearing policy, due to reducing numbers of respiratory infections across Birmingham and Solihull, the wearing of face masks will now be limited to our emergency departments (EDs) and assessment areas only.
Working together to improve our culture
Colleagues at University Hospitals Birmingham have been playing an active part in creating a more inclusive culture.
New innovative approach aims to reduce treatment duration for radiotherapy patients
A new study aimed at improving the current breath-holding technique during radiotherapy, known as Deep Inspiration Breath Hold, is currently underway at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham.
Eight-year-old "youngest ever" to undergo surgery to remove cancerous throat tumour
Melody Brown had a cancerous tumour removed by two teams of surgeons from Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham and Birmingham Children’s Hospital.
Looking back at 2024
Facts and figures compiled from the past year give a fascinating insight into the work carried out at University Hospitals Birmingham.