Clinical trial is a breath of fresh air for lung patients

Published: December 4, 2015

Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) at Heartlands Hospital could soon be benefiting from a new drug that will improve their breathing, following a world-first clinical trial. If successful, the new medication (which is yet to be named), will be the first ‘3 in 1’ inhaler to relieve the symptoms of COPD. The respiratory […]

Comic packs a punch with young diabetics

Published: November 12, 2015

A team at Heartlands Hospital has created a colourful comic to encourage diabetes patients to attend regular eye screening appointments. To celebrate World Diabetes Day this Saturday, the Hospital’s Diabetic Eye Screening team came up with the idea of producing a comic to encourage younger patients and patients with learning disabilities to attend appointments, as […]

Ink-redible gesture for lifesaving cancer unit

Published: November 11, 2015

A Chelmsley Wood man has had the logo of a Birmingham cancer fund tattooed on his arm to help raise awareness and to show appreciation for the hard working staff who have cared for his mum. Finlay White, 28, had the artwork for the Ward 19 at Heartlands Hospital logo inked onto his forearm as […]

Hospital unit organises remembrance service for bereaved relatives

Published: November 10, 2015

Families in the region will have the opportunity to remember loved ones this weekend at a special memorial service. The renal unit at Heartlands Hospital in Birmingham, part of the Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust, has held a service of thanksgiving and remembrance for the past two years for bereaved relatives of patients who […]

Sky Sports ice hockey pundit makes Solihull return for charity

Published: November 10, 2015

Outspoken ice hockey commentator and Sky Sports pundit David Simms has returned to Solihull to hold a special event in aid of Solihull Barons skipper Rob Eley’s 19for19 charity campaign. David Simms was a well-known figure at the Solihull club and was involved in taking part of the team to Sheffield to set up, the, […]

Diwali celebrations to be held at Heartlands

Published: November 6, 2015

Diwali celebrations will be lighting up patients and visitors faces at Heartlands Hospital next week. Known as the ‘Festival of Lights’, Diwali represents the victory of good over evil and light over darkness. A range of art and music events from henna painting to music from dhol players will take place at the hospital on 11 […]

Hip and knee replacements focus of free hospital health talk

Published: November 4, 2015

With around 6,000 hip replacement procedures and over 6,500 knee replacements having already been carried out in the West Midlands this year, locals interested in learning more about treatment of hip and knee problems are invited to attend a free health seminar at Heartlands Hospital. Mr Brian Banerjee, consultant orthopaedic surgeon at Heart of England […]

Spooky Halloween fun for young patients

Published: November 3, 2015

Young patients at Heartlands Hospital were given a ‘spooktacular’ treat today when nursery nurses on the children’s ward threw a Halloween party. Organised by Samantha Phillips and Julie Luckman – nursery nurses on Ward 16 – 10 patients from just a few months to 11-years-old, enjoyed games and a special appearance by a magician, David […]

Hearing loss service launched for patients with learning disabilities

Published: October 29, 2015

Patients with learning disabilities suffering with hearing loss are benefiting from a new service at a Birmingham hospital. With up to 40% of adults with learning disabilities suffering from hearing loss, the Adults with Complex Needs Clinic at Heartlands Hospital will provide a specialised service to help patients get treatment and support for hearing loss. […]

Solihull teenagers cycle across Wales for hospital that saved their lives

Published: October 27, 2015

Two thirds of a set of triplets, Jacques and Benedict Barker, took on a challenge to cycle 95km to show their appreciation to the award-winning Neonatal Unit at Heartlands Hospital. Thirteen-year-old Jacques and Benedict, along with their sister Giselle, were born seven weeks premature and were cared for by the unit. They raised an impressive […]