News stories from 2026
Drug to delay Type 1 Diabetes approved for UK use
Diabetes experts in Birmingham have welcomed news that a drug that can delay the progression to insulin requiring type 1 diabetes in individuals with early-stage disease has been approved for use on the NHS, following an announcement by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE).
Maggie’s to boost available support for cancer patients in West Midlands
The Sir Peter Rigby Charitable Trust is to help bring the support of national cancer charity Maggie's to the West Midlands with a centre planned for Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham (QEHB).
Professor awarded OBE in King's Birthday Honours
Prof. Wasim Hanif, Professor of Diabetes and Endocrinology at University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB), was honoured for ‘services to diabetes and health inequalities’
First patient has new robotic surgery at QEHB
Robot-assisted surgery has been used to carry out a new procedure on a patient at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham (QEHB).
UHB shortlisted for five HSJ Patient Safety Awards
University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB) has been shortlisted for five prestigious national accolades at the HSJ Patient Safety Awards 2026, recognising outstanding work to improve safety for patients.
Impressive steps for Good Hope recycling project
A project that recycles walking aids for patients is marking a year of significant financial savings, carbon reduction and improved patient safety.