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Medal marks 50 year diabetes journey for Peter

Published: May 2, 2017

A Heartlands diabetes patient has been presented with a prestigious medal in recognition of his ‘courage and perseverance’ of living with the condition for over half a century. Peter Sarjeant, from Stechford, has been presented with Diabetes UK’s Alan Nabarro Medal, which is awarded to people who have lived with Type 1 (insulin dependent) diabetes […]

Grandmother successfully beats cancer twice

Published: April 26, 2017

Monday 8 May is World Ovarian Cancer Day. A Sutton Coldfield woman is celebrating four years of being clear of advanced ovarian cancer after lifesaving treatment and surgery by the teams at Good Hope Hospital and Pan-Birmingham Gynaecological Cancer Centre at City Hospital. Gill Freeman, 71, was first diagnosed with breast cancer when she was […]

New non-emergency patient transport service

Published: May 4, 2017

What you need to know about the new service provided by West Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust. Patient transport services across Birmingham are commissioned by the local clinical commissioning groups (CCGs) – the clinically-led statutory NHS bodies responsible for the planning and commissioning of health care services. The local CCGs in Birmingham have recently started a new […]

Awareness week aims to get people talking about death

Published: May 5, 2017

It is a topic that no one wants to have to think about but sadly at some point we will all have to – talking and planning for the end of life. Dying Matters Awareness Week 2017, which takes place from May 8-14, is an unparalleled opportunity to place the importance of talking about dying, […]

May bank holiday pharmacy opening times

Published: April 25, 2017

The NHS is reminding people in Birmingham and Solihull where they can access expert medical treatment during the Early May bank holiday (01 May 2017). Patients can save time in the waiting room by visiting their pharmacist for quick, confidential advice on a range of common illnesses. Kiran Patel, Medical Director at NHS England (West […]

Talk at Good Hope will provide advice on managing chronic pain

Published: April 7, 2017

Sufferers of chronic pain conditions and those interested in finding out more about pain management will have a chance to learn from two specialists in the area next week at Good Hope Hospital. Dr Laura Hissey, psychology lead in the pain service at Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust and her colleague Susan Jones, a […]

Trust triumphs again at Solihull Together 2017 Awards

Published: April 5, 2017

It was celebrations all round for Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust as organisers announced the winners of the third annual Solihull Together Awards at an inspiring ceremony. Compered by the Trust’s Interim Chair the Rt. Hon Jacqui Smith, the Awards celebrate outstanding work by individuals and organisations from across the borough that supports vulnerable […]

Solihull Together 2017 Awards finalists revealed

Published: March 16, 2017

Organisers have released details of the finalists for the Solihull Together 2017 Awards and the Trust is well represented once again. Now in their third year, the Awards attracted over 100 nominations celebrating the dedication of Solihull residents, health and care professionals and local organisations who provide outstanding care and support to adults in the […]

Chance to learn about bariatric surgery from hospital specialist

Published: February 28, 2017

With more than 1,000,000 adults in the West Midlands classed as obese, locals are invited to attend a health seminar to learn about bariatric surgery, a surgical procedure used to treat people who are dangerously obese. Mr Rishi Singhal, bariatric consultant and upper GI surgeon at Heartlands Hospital, will take to the floor to provide […]

Launch of Act FAST campaign

Published: February 6, 2017

On 2 February, in partnership with the Stroke Association, PHE relaunched the national Act FAST stroke campaign. The campaign runs until 31 March.  Act FAST aims to raise awareness of the symptoms of stroke and to encourage people who recognise any one of the symptoms, in themselves or others, to call 999. The campaign encourages […]