Solihull infant feeding team take to the streets to spread breastfeeding message
Published: June 23, 2015
A group of health professionals have kicked off a week-long celebration of breastfeeding by spreading the word to shoppers that ‘breastfeeding is the healthiest way to feed a baby’. The infant feeding team at Solihull Community Services, part of Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust, set up stall in Mell Square to provide advice and […]
Hospital team receives awards nomination for work with innovative eye therapy
Published: June 16, 2015
The Ophthalmology team at Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust is celebrating after it was shortlisted for a prestigious award for its work with an innovative treatment which has proved life-changing for sufferers of a chronic eye disease. The team has been shortlisted at the Health Service Journal (HSJ) Value in Healthcare awards 2015 in […]
Architects appointed to design Solihull’s Urgent Care Centre
Published: February 17, 2016
The leaders of Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust (HEFT) and Solihull Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) are happy to announce they have appointed architects to design an Urgent Care Centre at Solihull Hospital as the scheme continues to move forward. Warwickshire-based The Design Buro has been awarded the contract to design the ‘one-stop shop’ for […]
Hospital talk to get under the skin of eczema
Published: May 29, 2015
One in five children and one in twelve adults are living in the UK with eczema and Dr Tracey Finch, consultant dermatologist at Solihull Hospital, is inviting the public to join her for a talk about this common skin condition. Eczema causes skin to become itchy, red, dry and cracked which can lead to inflamed […]
Intrepid group of dementia carers to don Age Experience Suit to scale UK’s highest mountain
Published: May 25, 2015
An intrepid band of dementia carers will feel like they have the weight of the world on their shoulders this weekend as they tackle the highest peak in England and Wales to raise funds to help support their patients. The Dementia and Delirium Outreach team based at Solihull Hospital, part of Heart of England NHS […]
Fun for all the family at Solihull Hospital fundraising fete
Published: May 14, 2015
Details have been announced of this year’s summer fete held by the Friends of Solihull Hospital (FOSH) Association and there are plenty of fun activities on offer to help raise vital funds for Solihull Hospital. Local residents in Solihull and from further afield are invited to go along and enjoy the fete on Saturday 30 […]
Hospital to host talk on common chronic pains
Published: April 28, 2015
With around one in five adults living with chronic pain, Solihull Hospital’s consultant anaesthetist, Dr Abir Doger will be hosting a talk for locals who wish to find out some of the typical causes and how these pains are treated at the Trust’s pain clinics. He will also discuss the use of anaesthetics used during […]
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Published: April 14, 2015
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Long-serving Solihull Hospital fundraiser tackling seven more events for the cause
Published: April 10, 2015
A Solihull fitness fanatic is demonstrating his unwavering support to a cause close to his heart by taking on another seven challenging events over the coming months to raise vital funds. Martyn Abbotts has been gradually challenging himself more and more each year as he fundraises for the Friends of Solihull Hospital (FOSH), which raises […]
Open visiting to be introduced across the board at Trust’s hospitals
Published: April 8, 2015
Open visiting is being introduced across the three hospitals run by Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust to help aid recovery for patients and provide a more positive experience for relatives and staff. From April 1 all wards at Heartlands, Good Hope and Solihull Hospitals will introduce a policy of open visiting following a successful […]
