News stories from 2025

Paula’s journey on the Generation Study and her message to others
Paula Kaya, from Erdington, is one of over 1,500 mothers to have taken part in the Generation Study at University Hospitals Birmingham, which tests newborns for more than 200 rare genetic conditions.

UHB Maternity services celebrate success in national survey
University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB) is proud to share the results of the 2025 CQC Maternity Survey, which highlight significant improvements in the experiences of women and families using our maternity services.

Endoscopy services bringing care closer to home
Patients at Good Hope Hospital can now access more specialist endoscopy procedures, meaning they can receive expert care closer to home.

Patient turns his battle with rare cancer into inspirational book
When Paul Evans walked into hospital in February 2024 with pain beneath his ribcage, he never imagined it would lead to a life-altering diagnosis - and writing a book to help and inspire others.

World AIDS Day 2025: Progress in Blood-Borne Virus Testing
Since September 2024, University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB) has been part of this national programme, implementing opt-out BBV testing for HIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C in its emergency departments

Health and social care providers across Birmingham and the Black Country launch hard-hitting awareness campaign asking the public to take action against flu
Nearly 8,000 people died from flu last year in the UK.