Face mask wearing to be reintroduced
Published on 07/01/2025
Due to high levels respiratory infections across Birmingham and Solihull, face masks will now be reintroduced across all University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB) hospitals from Tuesday 7 January 2025.
UHB staff in clinical areas will be wearing a face mask and we encourage patients and visitors to do the same, if they are able to.
Clinical areas include: outpatients, diagnostic areas, treatment rooms, consultation rooms, inpatient wards, theatres and therapy areas.
We are currently at the peak of the flu season. UHB has over 300 inpatients with flu*, as well as very busy emergency departments and assessment areas, which all increase the likelihood of spreading the virus.
Good hand hygiene is essential in helping reduce infections.
Hand gel and face mask stations will be reintroduced at all our hospitals’ main entrances.
Thank you for helping to keep each other, and our patients safe.
- Information on Winter vaccinations and winter health
- Information on alternatives to the emergency department
- UHB live emergency department wait times
* Information correct as of 7 January 2025
