New equipment for organ donation teams
Published: February 10, 2016
Critical care and emergency department teams at Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust are benefiting from equipment worth £50,000 to help stabilise, monitor and safely transfer patients for transplants. The equipment includes three new purpose-built critical care transfer trolleys and four new ventilators, including one ‘high tech’ portable one. Each transfer trolley is a ‘mini […]
Locals invited to hear from Good Hope diabetes specialist
Published: February 19, 2016
With diabetes being the leading cause of blindness in the United Kingdom, locals are invited to attend a free health seminar at Good Hope Hospital to hear about the importance of diabetic eye screening. Taking place on 25 February at 5pm, Dr Ateeq Syed, consultant diabetologist at Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust, will offer […]
Good Hope Hospital signs up over 100 dignity champions
Published: February 9, 2016
Over 120 caring staff at Good Hope Hospital signed up to be dignity champions on national Dignity Action Day on Monday 1 February. Nurses, doctors, housekeepers, therapists and reception staff have all pledged to follow the 10 dignity ‘do’s’, including treating everyone as an individual, enabling patients to maintain their independence, confidence and self-esteem and […]
Long-serving doctor bids farewell to the hospital he made home
Published: February 9, 2016
A new grandad who has worked in the NHS for over 40 years as an emergency doctor has been given a fond farewell by his colleagues as he hangs up his stethoscope for the final time. Dr Kishore Gupta, originally from India, began working in the NHS back in 1974 and after a spell working […]
Bowel cancer survivor tells her story
Published: January 19, 2016
A mother of two who underwent a four hour operation to remove a 6.5cm bowel tumour has praised the team at Good Hope Hospital who saved her life. Anna Pinnell, 54, from Streetly, was diagnosed with a stage three bowel cancer when she attended the emergency department at Good Hope Hospital with constipation and pain […]
New Year Honour for Good Hope Hospital consultant
Published: January 7, 2016
A Good Hope Hospital critical care consultant who has dedicated his career to improving outcomes for patients with sepsis said he is ‘proud and humbled’ after being awarded a British Empire Medal in the Queen’s New Year Honours. Dr Ron Daniels was nominated by Dr Tim Nutbeam, a consultant in Emergency Medicine at Derriford Hospital, […]
Celebrating compassion at Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust
Published: December 29, 2015
Over 40 members of staff and teams at Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust have been recognised for their dedication to patients and families at the Compassion Awards. The staff, including nurses, doctors, healthcare assistants, play specialists, therapy and support staff, received their awards for demonstrating exceptional work ethic and compassion towards those they care […]
Toddler Sense sprinkles magic for babies at Good Hope Hospital
Published: December 23, 2015
A fundraising Christmas fete has raised an amazing £2,252 for the Special Care Baby Unit at Good Hope Hospital. The Toddler Sense Magical Christmas Fete was organised by Melissa Harvey, class leader of local toddler activity classes and held at the Royal Hotel in Sutton Coldfield. The day included fun sensory activities for babies and […]
Christmas comes early for young patients at Heartlands Hospital
Published: December 17, 2015
Poorly patients at Heartlands Hospital’s Children’s Emergency Department enjoyed a special visit from Father Christmas, who brought some cheer by handing out presents and treats. It was organised by the Boparan Charitable Trust, who help children and young people who are disadvantaged either by poverty, disability or terminal illness. At one of the busiest times […]
Hospital priest recognised with special award for end of life care
Published: December 15, 2015
A hospital chaplain has been recognised for her work giving spiritual and pastoral support to patients, relatives and staff in the most challenging of circumstances. Reverend Lynn Busfield won the Non-Clinical Excellence Award at Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust’s Staff Recognition Awards 2015 after being nominated for her vital and much-valued role supporting the […]
