Father Christmas makes festive visit to children’s ward thanks to donations
Published: December 21, 2015
Young patients on the children’s ward at Heartlands Hospital have been given a festive boost thanks to a visit from Father Christmas. Charity group the Castle Bromwich Lions brought along St Nick and two of his merry elves to deliver presents to poorly children after fundraising efforts received a big boost this year thanks to […]
Hospital chaplain and golden wedding couple give festive gift to lifesaving cancer unit
Published: December 17, 2015
A hospital chaplain and a couple celebrating their golden wedding anniversary have made it a Merry Christmas for a cancer unit close to their hearts after making significant donations. Margaret McLachlan is a chaplain who has worked for Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust, which covers Heartlands, Good Hope and Solihull Hospitals, for eight years. […]
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 […]
Heartlands bids fond farewell to well-loved maternity matron
Published: December 15, 2015
Maternity Matron Lorna Foster has worked her last shift after a staggering 41 years working in the NHS and nearly 24 years at Heartlands Hospital. Lorna started her nurse training in 1974, before devoting her career to midwifery at Heartlands Hospital as a midwife, then matron. As supervisor of midwives in 2001, Lorna developed and […]
Newborns in Need appeal boosted on awareness day
Published: December 4, 2015
Medics at a Birmingham neonatal unit have been busy raising money for premature babies as well as raising awareness by turning a hospital purple for the day. A group of nurses, consultants and staff from the neonatal unit at Heartlands Hospital set up an information stand at the hospital to mark World Prematurity Day and […]
Heartlands Hospital charity Christmas arts sale
Published: December 3, 2015
Charitable art lovers are invited to head to the charity sale at Heartlands Hospital for a range of arts and festive homemade crafts. Purchase a bargain or perfect present among the original art paintings created by local artists, or stock up on Christmas decorations and cards at the sale. Proceeds will go towards art and […]
Big red bus and bake-off for World AIDS Day
Published: November 27, 2015
The HIV team at Birmingham Heartlands Hospital is raising awareness of HIV testing during World AIDS Day (Tuesday 1 December) with a visit from a big red bus and a bake-off event. The bus will be outside Hawthorn House from 12.30pm and after the bake-off has been judged, the cakes will be sold to raise […]
National champions coming ‘home’ to Solihull for ice hockey star’s cancer unit campaign
Published: November 24, 2015
A Solihull ice hockey star who is raising funds for the lifesaving cancer unit that treated his wife has booked a date with the sport’s national champions to help boost his fundraising bid. The Sheffield Steelers, champions of the British Elite League, are set to face off against the Solihull Barons next month in aid […]
Five award nominations for hospital’s Ebola preparation work
Published: November 24, 2015
A Birmingham hospital team’s work to prepare for Ebola cases has been recognised by a raft of award nominations. The G4S Facilities Management team at Heartlands Hospital, part of Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust, has most recently been nominated for the Health Business Awards 2015 in the Estates and Facilities Innovation category. This follows […]
