News stories from 2026
New urgent care services coming to Heartlands Hospital
Big changes are underway at Heartlands Hospital as we work to transform our urgent care services. With the development of the Urgent Care Centre (UCC) and plans for a brand-new Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC), this will provide quicker and more effective care for patients.
Healthcare partners launch innovative specialist falls assessment clinic to support North Birmingham residents
A trial of a community-based healthcare clinic has helped more than 40 local patients in North Birmingham to reduce their risk of future falls, avoid hospital appointment waits and remain living independently by providing the equipment they need to move around safely.
Top award presented to Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham resident doctor
Dr Jun Yu Chen, an internal medicine trainee at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, was one of three national winners of the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) Turner-Warwick lecturer awar
Going green sees Heartlands Hospital secure prestigious silver award
The Emergency Department (ED) at Heartlands Hospital is one of only two departments in the country to achieve a prestigious national accreditation.
Senior medical photographer captures consultant urologist featured in national portrait exhibition
Dr. Banan Osman, Consultant Urologist Surgeon at Heartlands and Solihull Hospitals, is featured in a national portrait exhibition currently on display in London.
New North initiative puts the focus on frailty
Patients in Good Hope Hospital are being better supported leave to hospital sooner thanks to a new specialist team focus on frailty.