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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 […]

Governor election results

Published: July 21, 2016

The Trust welcomes 19 public governors and five staff governors who have been elected or re-elected to the Trust’s Council of Governors following the elections this summer. The public governors represent the interests of local people in their constituencies and the staff governors, those of their colleagues. The Trust’s public and staff governors are: Public […]

TV star joins midwives to celebrate baby friendly status

Published: July 18, 2016

Popular television star, Emma Willis, took time to make a trip to Good Hope Hospital to present the midwifery team with the UNICEF Baby Friendly Award. The team were reaccredited for their excellent support with breastfeeding for local mums. Meeting the standards of an assessment and being reaccredited shows that the team continues to provide […]

Seminar to get to the heart of the matter

Published: July 1, 2016

With around 80,000 people in England having a heart attack every year, locals interested in learning more about the disease and how care has changed for heart attack patients are invited to attend a free health seminar at Heartlands Hospital. Taking place on 19 July from 5pm, Dr Jerome Ment, consultant cardiologist, will take to […]

‘I want to go home’ charity event raises vital funds for dementia and delirium care

Published: June 30, 2016

Teams of kind-hearted staff from Solihull Hospital have taken on the challenge of finding their way back from a secret location miles from home without any money – all in the name of charity. Seven teams of four set off from Solihull Hospital, part of Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust, and were dropped off […]

Message for staff

Published: June 29, 2016

I am aware that a number of the Trust’s EU staff and their colleagues are concerned about the impact the EU referendum result will have on their jobs. Please be reassured that it is business as usual: you play a crucial part in our organisation and your contribution is valued enormously by both the Trust […]

Message from Dame Julie Moore, Interim CEO

Published: June 27, 2016

This past week has been momentous politically for our nation. Unfortunately it has been characterised by a campaign that, at times, has beenbitter, divisive and sometimes led to ill feelings between friends, families and colleagues. As we are all aware, the NHS featured prominently in the campaign. I am very proud of the high standards […]

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 […]

Conference celebrates vital role of support workers

Published: June 15, 2016

Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) joined forces with Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council (SMBC) last week at a conference to celebrate the vital role of support workers caring for patients and residents across the West Midlands. The sixth annual Support Workers conference, held at Cranmore Park, highlighted the […]

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 […]