News stories from 2022

Surgeon returns to work after accident leaves him paralysed
Urology surgeon Mohammed Belal is once again doing the job he loves after a twist of fate left him paralysed

First ‘menopause passport’ launched at NHS Trust which employs over 18,000 women
UHB has introduced its menopause passport to help staff feel comfortable and supported as they approach and experience the menopause.

Myeloma UK gives excellence awards to all four UHB hospitals
Good Hope, Heartlands, Queen Elizabeth and Solihull hospitals have all been recognised by a cancer charity

UK’s first inflammatory breast cancer clinic launched
A ‘first of its kind’ breast cancer clinic has launched at UHB, dedicated to seeing patients with a rare type of breast cancer.

From student nurse to the Chief Nurse's office: Margaret Garbett’s journey to CNO
Margaret Garbett has been appointed as Chief Nurse at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Infection expert urges winter vaccination
UHB has seen over 100 cases of flu diagnosed so far this autumn, with cases of flu climbing quickly in England