News stories from 2026
Surgeon receives global award
Mr Siraj Natalwala, Associate Specialist Urology and Honorary Senior Lecturer at Good Hope Hospital, has been recognised for his outstanding contribution to healthcare.
Love is all around for 5,000th patient to receive a kidney transplant
Six months ago, transport driver Darren Clay donated his kidney to his wife and childhood sweetheart, Allison. Allison's transplant was the 5,000th kidney transplant performed at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham (QEHB).
Double transplant patient home in time for new baby girl
Jack Bagshaw, a 23-year-old from Cannock, has made it home in time to meet his new baby girl after receiving a double lung transplant at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham (QEHB).
Handover of Haematology and Oncology Day Unit Marks Major Milestone
A major milestone has been reached in the development of the new £2.65 million Haematology and Oncology Day Unit at Heartlands Hospital following the completion of construction.
Comments invited on planning application for new building at Good Hope Hospital
A planning application for a new building to house an Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) at Good Hope Hospital is now live on Birmingham City Council’s planning portal.
Community Heart Failure Service Launches in Washwood Heath
Patients diagnosed with heart failure in Birmingham and Solihull have been given improved access to essential care through the launch of a brand-new community heart failure service at Washwood Heath Health and Wellbeing Centre, provided by Heartlands Hospital.