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Diabetes Week 2017 Safety Campaign

Published: June 7, 2017

HEFT has a diabetes prevalence of 20%, affecting 1 in 5 inpatients. 1 in 3 of inpatients experience hypos 1 in 6 errors relate to prescribing 1 in 4 are management errors During national Diabetes Week 2017 (Sunday 11 June to Saturday 17 June 2017) we would like to raise awareness for diabetes inpatient safety […]

Tell us about any non-NHS services that you used as part of your maternity care

Published: June 5, 2017

We’re a proud partner of Bump (Birmingham and Solihull United Maternity and Newborn Partnership), and looking forward to changing the way maternity services are provided across Birmingham and Solihull. Part of this work is about giving you more choice about the care you receive, and Bump’s new survey gives you the chance to tell us […]

Health talk at Birmingham hospital to raise awareness of potentially deadly condition

Published: June 5, 2017

A top surgeon at a Birmingham hospital is set to host an enlightening talk later this month on a condition which can prove fatal if left untreated. The latest health seminar held by Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust will be on the topic of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms and will be led by consultant vascular […]

Spring bank holiday pharmacy opening times

Published: May 19, 2017

The NHS is reminding people in Birmingham and Solihull where they can access expert medical treatment during the Spring bank holiday (29 May 2017). Patients can save time in the waiting room by visiting their pharmacist for quick, confidential advice on a range of common illnesses. Pharmacy opening hours in Birmingham and Solihull over the […]

Our vivacious Veras are well-versed in volunteering

Published: May 18, 2017

Two of our amazing volunteers have accumulated an impressive 39 years of volunteering between them at Good Hope Hospital. Vera McKenzie and Vera Holley – ‘Volunteer Veras’– are 91 and 87 years old and both work at Good Hope Hospital for one day a week. Vera McKenzie works in the Treatment Centre on Wednesdays, welcoming […]

Good Hope Hospital free family fun day proves a fantastic success

Published: May 15, 2017

Hundreds of pounds have been raised to support Good Hope Hospital and a good time was had by all as a free family fun day supporting the hospital charity proved a roaring success. Families flocked to the event held by Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust at the Ramada Hotel in Sutton Coldfield which saw […]

Expert to host health talk on ‘Recognising Delirium’ at Solihull Hospital

Published: May 8, 2017

An award-winning dementia nurse will be hosting an illuminating talk at Solihull Hospital later this month on a condition that is still little-known but affects one in five hospital patients over the age of 70. The latest health seminar held by the Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust will be on the topic of ‘Recognising […]

Support your local hospital at free family fun day this weekend

Published: May 8, 2017

There will be a host of attractions on offer for all ages at a special free family fun day taking place in Sutton Coldfield this weekend supported by the Good Hope Hospital Charity. The Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust Family Fun Day takes place on Saturday 13 May between 10am and 3pm at the […]

Award in memory of former patient presented to Good Hope ward

Published: April 28, 2017

An elderly care ward at Good Hope Hospital led by an ‘inspiring’ nurse has been recognised for a raft of improvements over the past 12 months by being named winners of an annual award founded to ensure the legacy of a former patient. Ward 9 at Good Hope, part of Heart of England NHS Foundation […]

International Day of the Midwife on Friday 5 May

Published: April 27, 2017

Have our midwives or maternity staff made a positive difference to your pregnancy and birth? If so, please email karen.stevens@heartofengland.nhs.uk and let us know how they helped you. We’ll be giving out ‘Making a Difference’ certificates to all the staff nominated on the day, so please take a few minutes to let us know, who […]