News stories from 2024
First patient to have opt-out testing for HIV and hepatitis viruses in UHB's emergency departments
From today, all patients aged 16 and over attending the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham’s emergency department will be routinely tested for HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C infections if they are already having a blood test taken.
Romesh Ranganathan praises staff at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham for supporting young people with cancer
During a surprise visit, Romesh spent time chatting with young people, their families and with staff.
Strictly Amy: Cancer and Me
Strictly Come Dancing professional Amy Dowden is to take viewers on her breast cancer journey in a new BBC documentary, filmed at Good Hope Hospital.
Help at hand for patients having trouble sleeping on wards
Action taken after some patients said they were having trouble sleeping
New service launched to help with acute pain
A new acute pain service is in place at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham
New unit opens to support emergency patients at Good Hope Hospital
A new Clinical Decision Unit will improve patient experience of urgent and emergency care