News stories from 2025

Endoscopy services bringing care closer to home
Patients at Good Hope Hospital can now access more specialist endoscopy procedures, meaning they can receive expert care closer to home.

Patient turns his battle with rare cancer into inspirational book
When Paul Evans walked into hospital in February 2024 with pain beneath his ribcage, he never imagined it would lead to a life-altering diagnosis - and writing a book to help and inspire others.

World AIDS Day 2025: Progress in Blood-Borne Virus Testing
Since September 2024, University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB) has been part of this national programme, implementing opt-out BBV testing for HIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C in its emergency departments

Health and social care providers across Birmingham and the Black Country launch hard-hitting awareness campaign asking the public to take action against flu
Nearly 8,000 people died from flu last year in the UK.

Good Hope Hospital offers falls prevention information session
Royal Sutton Coldfield Town Council and Good Hope Hospital have organised an information session for residents, their families and carers on falls prevention and mobility.

Beads of Courage scheme at Heartlands Hospital celebrates the journeys of Neonatal patients
Back in 2019 the Neonatal Unit at Heartlands Hospital launched the Beads of Courage scheme, seeing newborn babies receive a bead for each milestone that they reach whilst on the unit.