Twelve Days of Christmas – on the third day…
Published: December 19, 2016
It’s nearly the end of 2016 and we thought we’d spend the the twelve days of Christmas sharing some stories and successes from the last year from across the Trust, as well as some useful tips to stay healthy in 2017. We’d like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. On […]
12 Days of Christmas – on the second day…
Published: December 19, 2016
It’s nearly the end of 2016 and we thought we’d spend the the twelve days of Christmas sharing some stories and successes from the last year from across the Trust, as well as some useful tips to stay healthy in 2017. We’d like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. On […]
Bereavement team shortlisted in annual midwifery awards
Published: December 19, 2016
The bereavement team, who provide compassionate and committed care for families after the death of their baby following a miscarriage, stillbirth or neonatal death, have been shortlisted for the RCM Annual Midwifery Awards 2017. Nominated for the SANDS Bereavement Care Award category, the team have been recognised for their excellence in bereavement care provision by […]
New video raises awareness of sepsis in children
Published: December 15, 2016
£3 million investment to provide best in patient care
Published: December 14, 2016
Patients at Good Hope Hospital are set to benefit following the opening of a new state of the art digital x-ray room. Refurbishment of the x-ray room started in the summer and was completed in November following the arrival of the new equipment. Based in the Emergency Department, the new x-ray room will not only […]
It’s the most wonderful time of the year
Published: December 14, 2016
The festive lights are switched on and Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust (HEFT) Charity has fundraising plans to improve the lives of patients and staff this Christmas. The Charity is asking you to flaunt your favourite Christmas jumper or pair of jolly socks on Friday 16 December to help bring festive cheer to patients […]
Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust invest in staff to invest in better care
Published: December 1, 2016
Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust is working with The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) to improve the support available for midwives and maternity colleagues. The Trust’s maternity services have signed the RCM’s Caring for You Charter, which aims to improve the health, safety and wellbeing of midwives. This supports and enables them to continue […]
Hospital therapy team heralded in new report on reducing hospital pressures
Published: November 28, 2016
An innovative palliative therapy team run by Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust which utilises occupational therapists to help get patients home quicker, has been highlighted as an example of best practice in a major national report published this week In the report, the College of Occupational Therapists highlights how occupational therapists can reduce hospital […]
Recognition floods in for award winners
Published: November 8, 2016
Emergency Departments at Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust have been recognised with a special award for their outstanding efforts following the dramatic floods which hit the adult and paediatric units back in June. The Trust’s Building Healthier Lives Awards acknowledged those individuals and teams who have constantly gone that extra mile in caring for […]
100,000 Genomes Project offers hope for Alexcia
Published: November 2, 2016
Medics at Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust are involved in the 100,000 Genomes Project – a national ground-breaking project to sequence genomes from patients across the UK. The aim is to collect and sequence 100,000 whole genomes – your body’s unique genetic code – from patients with rare diseases and their families, as well […]
