News stories from 2026
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.
Voting begins in the Council of Governors of University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust election
The Trust gives notice that it will hold elections to the Council of Governors of University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB).
New Midlands roadmap to improve treatment information and choice for patients with bleeding disorders
A major new Midlands-wide evaluation has highlighted opportunities to strengthen how people living with inherited bleeding disorders are supported to understand and make decisions about their treatment.