News stories from 2025
Altruistic kidney donors honoured at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham celebration
Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham has paid tribute to some of the region’s most extraordinary individuals; altruistic kidney donors, who have given the gift of life to strangers in need of lifesaving kidney transplants.
Paula’s journey on the Generation Study
Paula Kaya, from Erdington, is one of over 1,500 mothers to have taken part in the Generation Study at University Hospitals Birmingham, which tests newborns for more than 200 rare genetic conditions.
New surgical robot benefits patients
Surgical and theatre teams at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham have successfully integrated a new robot in theatres.
Morris Centre Club pool closure
Following several safety, risk and estates concerns that the Trust has been made aware of, it is with regret and deep disappointment that the swimming pool at the Morris Centre Club at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham (QEHB) will not reopen in the New Year.
UHB awarded £2m for cutting waiting lists
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB) has been awarded £2 million in capital funding as part of the NHS Elective Care Capital Incentive Scheme, recognising significant progress in reducing waiting times for patients.
Patient's festive hope after difficult year
When 73-year-old Nick Harris from Solihull first developed pain in his upper gum, he never imagined it would lead to the most difficult year of his life.