Hospitals opens their doors for budding creatives
Published: May 23, 2014
Creative types are invited to attend a series of arts and music open days at Heartlands Hospital, Good Hope Hospital and Solihull Hospital, to learn more about the exciting arts volunteer projects on offer. The arts department will be on-hand to talk about the range of opportunities available for those interested in arts and music. […]
All the fun of the fête at Solihull Hospital
Published: May 23, 2014
The Friends of Solihull Hospital (FOSH) Association has announced its annual summer fête, full of fun activities to help raise vital funds for the Hospital. Local residents in Solihull and further afield are invited to the fête, which takes place on Saturday 31 May between 1-5pm. Situated near the main entrance to the Hospital site, […]
Birmingham Pride revellers offered free sexual health tests
Published: May 21, 2014
Sexual health experts from Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust will be on hand at this weekend’s Birmingham Pride festival, to offer locals free and confidential tests for HIV, Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea, hepatitis-B and C. The Trust, which includes Heartlands Hospital, Good Hope Hospital and Solihull Hospital, will have their sexual health teams on hand, supported […]
Nurses Day celebrated at Solihull Hospital with special tea party
Published: May 14, 2014
The hard work and dedication of nurses at Solihull Hospital and Community Services has been recognised this week with a special celebratory tea party, held on International Nurses Day. Taking place on Monday 12 May, International Nurses Day marks the contribution that nurses make to so many people’s everyday lives. […]
Diabetes expert named clinical champion in new national scheme
Published: May 14, 2014
The clinical director for diabetes at Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust has been appointed as one of the first healthcare champions by Diabetes UK, as part of a new initiative that will help drive forward improvements in diabetes care across the UK. Dr Srikanth Bellary, clinical director for diabetes and endocrinology, will join Diabetes […]
Heart of England wins competitive diabetes eye screening tender
Published: April 28, 2014
Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust has secured the diabetic eye screening programme for Birmingham, Solihull, the Black Country region and Wolverhampton area, covering a population of more than 160,000 patients. Diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of blindness for working age adults in Birmingham. Under the new programme, Heart of England Trust – which […]
Trust makes the grade with new patient information accreditation
Published: April 25, 2014
Patient information from Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust has been accredited with a nationally-renowned standard, ensuring patients will only receive leaflets, letters and other information that is helpful, reliable and easy-to-understand. Awarded to the Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust – which covers Heartlands Hospital, Good Hope Hospital and Solihull Hospital – by Capita, […]
New partnership helps Solihull patients regain their independence
Published: April 14, 2014
A successful new programme between Solihull Hospital and Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council (SMBC) is helping ease the transition from hospital back into the home for patients. Beginning in November 2013, the Supported Integrated Discharge service consists of health professionals from Solihull Hospital and carers and occupational therapists from the Promoting Independence service at SMBC working […]
Solihull residents invited to help improve diabetes care
Published: March 27, 2014
The next local event to help gain patient feedback around diabetes services in Solihull has been announced. Organised by Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust, Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council and Solihull Clinical Commissioning Group, the event will take place at The Fordbridge Centre, Nineacres Drive, on Wednesday 9 April. Two free sessions are available for […]
Solihull Hospital lights up with new energy improvements
Published: March 20, 2014
Solihull Hospital is benefiting from a number of new energy installations, helping to create a more sustainable future for the Hospital site. Improvements include two new 1250kVA generators, replacing two older and less powerful models. The new generators enable all services at the Hospital to continue as normal should Solihull experience a power cut. Solar […]
