New self-referral physiotherapy scheme eases the pain of waiting times for patients
Published: December 12, 2013
Patients in Birmingham are set to benefit from the introduction of a new self-referral scheme for physiotherapy, meaning patients can make an appointment with a physiotherapist without having to see a GP first. The scheme will help deliver a more efficient and streamlined service for patients, reducing waiting times and ensuring patients receive access to […]
Channel 4’s ‘Dispatches’, aired 11 November 2013
Published: January 27, 2014
Tuesday 12 November 2013 Response to Dispatches, Channel 4, from Dr Mark Newbold, Chief Executive for Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust: Firstly, I would like to re-emphasise that, on behalf of the Trust, I very much regret what has happened to so many women, and our thoughts are with them and their families. We […]
Birmingham hospital takes flight with ‘Best Hospital Care’ award
Published: October 31, 2013
The bereavement services team at Heartlands Hospital has won the prestigious ‘Best Hospital Care’ award at the 2013 Butterfly Awards, having cared for more than 1,600 families in Birmingham which have experienced the loss of a baby. The Butterfly Awards celebrate the achievements of the healthcare professionals that support families during this difficult time. Established […]
CQC Listening Events: “Tell us about your care”
Published: November 19, 2013
The CQC is the independent regulator of all health and social care in England. We have been given powers by the government to register, monitor and inspect all health and care services. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) will soon carry out an inspection at Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust, which covers Birmingham Heartlands Hospital, Solihull Hospital […]
Response to recent media stories – general, trauma and orthopaedic surgery at Good Hope Hospital
Published: October 22, 2013
The Trust’s response to recent media stories, 22 October 2013: Sue Moore, managing director for Good Hope Hospital, said “Good Hope delivers a wide range of surgery and we plan for this to remain the case in the future with strengthened and robust emergency medical services and specialist surgery. “Service reviews, led by senior […]
Good Hope medic takes blood poisoning to Westminster
Published: January 22, 2014
One of Good Hope Hospital’s leading Critical Care consultants, Dr Ron Daniels, raises the bar at Westminster, calling for higher awareness of sepsis which kills 37,000 people in the UK alone each year. Sepsis, more commonly known as blood poisoning, is a life-threatening condition that arises when the body’s response to an infection injures its […]
Live music sessions hit the right note with hospital patients, visitors and staff
Published: September 5, 2013
Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust has launched Twilight Sessions, a late-night music programme showcasing the talents of local vocalists, bands and musicians at Heartlands Hospital, Solihull Hospital and Good Hope Hospital in Sutton Coldfield. Scheduled to take place once a month at one of the three sites, the Twilight Sessions will enable a greater […]
Dr. Mark Newbold initial reaction to Francis Report
Published: January 22, 2014
Published on 7 Feb 2013 Dr Mark Newbold, chief executive of Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust and chair of the NHS Confederation’s Hospitals Forum gives his response to the Francis Report.
Local Pub gets quizzing in aid of Sutton’s tiniest patients
Published: April 23, 2013
The Hardwick Arms in Streetly has raised an amazing £5,000 for some of the most vulnerable patients in the region. The money was raised over 9 weeks at the pub’s regular Wednesday night quiz night, with all the funds, along with donations from regulars going straight to the Special Care Baby Unit at the Hospital […]
Medic calls for women to act in the approach to Jade Goody anniversary
Published: April 24, 2013
Good Hope Hospital gynaecologist, Mr Raj Saha is urging women to attend their cervical screening appointments as the fourth anniversary of Jade Goody’s untimely death from cervical cancer approaches on 22 March. When the 27 year old reality star died in 2009, the NHS experienced a dramatic surge in the numbers of women having screenings, […]
