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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 […]

12 Days of Christmas – on the first 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 […]

Christmas and New Year pharmacy opening times

Published: December 16, 2016

With the Christmas holidays approaching, the local pharmacy opening times listed below might come in handy. As said by Dr Kiran Patel, medical director for NHS England (West Midlands): “A lot of people don’t realise how useful their pharmacy can be and they can help you with more than you might think. Pharmacists offer expert, confidential […]

New video raises awareness of sepsis in children

Published: December 15, 2016

Heart of England transport team on the road with patient care at the heart of its new service

Published: December 15, 2016

A new partnership between Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust and a commercial vehicle fleet service company handling the Trust’s transport fleet management, is already reaping the rewards of increased uptime, reliability and lower costs. The Trust has taken on 19 vehicles from Fraikin, ranging from small car-derived vans to tippers and reefers. The assets […]

£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 […]

Heartlands researchers recommend simple nasal rinse could help relieve some symptoms of asthma

Published: December 8, 2016

Simple nasal rinses are well known to help alleviate some symptoms of allergic conditions such as rhinitis (which causes inflammation inside the nose) but they could also help with chest and breathlessness symptoms in asthma as well, according to new research presented at the British Thoracic Society Winter Meeting on Thursday 8 December 2016. Many […]

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 […]