Help keep our hospitals smoke free
Published: July 1, 2015
Reminder to patients and visitors – smoking is only permitted in the designated smoking areas in each of our hospitals. Help us keep our hospitals smoke free – see our policy below: Smoke Free PolicyV3
Hospital thanks volunteers for garden makeover
Published: June 23, 2015
A group of enthusiastic volunteers from a leading information and insights firm have given the gardens at Good Hope Hospital a makeover. Volunteers from Nielsen’s Birmingham office spent the day working at the hospital grounds renewing green areas, tidying public spaces, trimming trees and planting new flower arrangements as part of its annual Nielsen Global […]
Call for volunteers to help patients take a trip down memory lane
Published: May 6, 2015
Good Hope Hospital is looking for volunteers to get involved with its successful Memory Lane project on its elderly care wards. Memory Lane is a volunteer-led project and aims to combine art and craft activities and conversation to enable elderly patients to recall happy memories from yesteryear. Volunteers encourage patients to participate in a range […]
Excellent care award presented to Good Hope elderly care team for second successive year
Published: April 30, 2015
An elderly care team has been recognised for going the extra mile to improve patient care for the second year running after receiving an award founded to ensure the legacy of a former patient. Ward 11 at Good Hope, part of Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust, was this year’s recipient of the Jean Robinson […]
Make a difference by volunteering at your local hospital
Published: April 20, 2015
Good Hope Hospital, part of Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust, is looking for helpful volunteers to get involved in assisting patients and relatives in finding their way when they arrive at the hospital. Locals who can offer as little as three hours a week to help volunteer will play an important role in relieving the […]
CQC Rating
Published: April 14, 2015
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Village fundraiser pays for vital machine at Urology Unit
Published: April 7, 2015
Patients in the Urology Unit at Good Hope Hospital, part of the Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust, will benefit from a vital new machine thanks to the generosity of fundraisers in Streetly. Around £3,800 raised at the annual Streetly Christmas Market last year was donated to the Prostate Cancer Support Group in Sutton Coldfield. […]
Open visiting to be introduced across the board at Trust’s hospitals
Published: April 8, 2015
Open visiting is being introduced across the three hospitals run by Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust to help aid recovery for patients and provide a more positive experience for relatives and staff. From April 1 all wards at Heartlands, Good Hope and Solihull Hospitals will introduce a policy of open visiting following a successful […]
Hospital hosts talk on ear, nose and throat problems
Published: February 13, 2015
Members of the public are invited to attend a free health seminar at Good Hope Hospital focusing on ear, nasal and throat issues. Mr Huw Griffiths, clinical director of ENT and audiology services at Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust, will be providing an insight into common ear, nose and throat conditions such as ear […]
A glamorous night at black tie ball as vital funds are raised for Good Hope Hospital
Published: February 12, 2015
The first ever charity gala for Good Hope Hospital has been declared a ‘great success’ after raising funds which will go towards vital equipment for the Sutton Coldfield hospital, part of the Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust. The Black Tie Ball was held at the exclusive New Hall Hotel & Spa in Sutton Coldfield […]
