Hospital worker drafts in Blues legends for baby unit that supported her after tragic loss

Published: September 2, 2016

A team of Birmingham City legends will be taking to the pitch once again to support a hospital secretary’s fundraising for a maternity unit that supported her after a devastating miscarriage. Tragically Laura Bell, who works at Heartlands Hospital, part of Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust, as a bariatric dietician’s secretary, lost a little […]

Thousands raised from quiz night will benefit cancer patients

Published: July 27, 2016

Patients on a lifesaving cancer unit at a Birmingham hospital are set to benefit thanks to a quiz night held by a city-based property company which raised £7,000 for the cause. Hortons’ Estate Limited have made Ward 19 at Heartlands Hospital, part of Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust, their chosen charity for 2016 and […]

Last kind wish grants £800 donation to Neonatal Unit

Published: July 25, 2016

The Neonatal Unit at Heartlands Hospital received an £800 donation this month, thanks to the generosity of Elaine Forrest who passed away earlier this year. Elaine asked for donations instead of flowers at her funeral and her husband David and sons, Darren and Daniel, delivered the cheque to the unit. The donation will allow the […]

Trust team take on Three Peaks challenge

Published: June 15, 2016

A brave team of ‘Peaky Hikers’ from Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust are dusting off their walking boots and taking on the Three Peaks Challenge on Saturday 2 July. They will be completing the challenge across three countries in 24 hours, which includes Snowdon, Scafell Pike and Ben Nevis. The three mountains add up […]

Café One refurbishment 19 June – 10 July

Published: June 14, 2016

From Sunday 19 June, Café One servery and Costa Coffee will be closed for refurbishment. It will open on Sunday 10 July as Starbucks. During this time, we will be running a limited catering service for patients, visitors and staff, which will be located by the lifts in the main entrance. The seating area will […]

Heartlands Hospital – incident stood down

Published: June 15, 2016

All affected areas of the flood at Heartlands Hospital yesterday afternoon are now up and running except for Paediatric ED, which remains closed. Paediatric patients are being treated in other parts of the emergency department and a contingency plan is in place should there be an increase in demand. Staff worked extremely hard to keep […]

Celebrating compassion on International Nurses Day

Published: May 18, 2016

The dedication and compassion of nursing staff at Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust was celebrated at an awards ceremony on International Nurses Day (Thursday 12 May). International Nurses Day takes place every year, on the anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth, and marks the contribution that nurses make to so many people’s lives. Over 70 […]

Experts to speak to locals about death and dying over a cup of tea

Published: May 4, 2016

As part of Dying Matters Awareness Week, locals are to be given an opportunity to speak to experts at Heartlands Hospital about death, dying and planning for the future over a friendly cup of tea and cake. Staff from the palliative, elderly and chaplaincy teams will be on hand to offer advice and raise awareness […]

Athletic asthmatic looks to inspire fellow sufferers to achieve their dreams

Published: April 25, 2016

This World Asthma Day (3 May) Heartlands Hospital patient, Katrina Harris reassures other asthmatics that having severe asthma doesn’t have to hold them back after tackling 16 half-marathons and her first full marathon. Forty-five -year old Katrina Harris could barely move due to the severity of her asthma just a couple of years ago. However […]

NHS England need your help to shape neonatal services across the West Midlands

Published: April 20, 2016

NHS England is reviewing neonatal services across the West Midlands to ensure that babies and their families have access to the right care, at the right time, in the most appropriate place. We want to understand the issues that are most important to families, so feedback from parents who have experienced our services is essential. […]