News stories from 2026
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.
New photography exhibition launches at Good Hope Hospital
Good Hope Hospital, in partnership with Royal Sutton Coldfield Town Council, has officially opened a new photography exhibition created by Sutton residents.
The search is on for pawfect pooches
There’s a new, small, and very fluffy volunteer at Good Hope Hospital this winter – and she’s already spreading joy to patients and staff alike.