News stories from 2025

Adding cell-based vaccine to liver cancer therapy found to slow cancer progression in patients
A new study has shown that patients with intermediate stage primary liver cancer had longer periods of progression-free survival, meaning their disease did not grow or spread, after receiving a vaccine made from their own immune cells.

Clinical Research Facility celebrates a year of growth and success
Birmingham’s NIHR Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility (CRF) has marked another successful year, with thousands of patients and volunteers taking part in pioneering studies that are shaping the future of medicine.

Celebrating 20 years of care
Colleagues got into the party spirit to celebrate the Treatment Centre’s 20th birthday

Paediatric diabetes team come out top
The paediatric diabetes team at Good Hope Hospital has topped the table in a national audit which looks at children’s diabetes care.

UHB leadership rated ‘good’ by Care Quality Commission
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated leadership at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB) as 'Good’ following its inspection of the Trust in April and May this year.

Services at Heartlands Hospital improve – CQC report published
Hospital services are improving at Heartlands Hospital, according to a CQC report that has been published today (Thursday 28 August 2025).