You+ helps more than 200 people lead a healthier and more active lifestyle
Published: September 3, 2013
More than 200 people have attended a healthy living event hosted by the You+ Lifestyle Shop in Chelmsley Wood Shopping Centre, providing essential advice and recommendations for those looking to kick bad habits and commit to a healthier lifestyle. Staff from You+ were on-hand to offer advice and answer any questions on a range of […]
Live music sessions hit the right note with hospital patients, visitors and staff
Published: September 5, 2013
Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust has launched Twilight Sessions, a late-night music programme showcasing the talents of local vocalists, bands and musicians at Heartlands Hospital, Solihull Hospital and Good Hope Hospital in Sutton Coldfield. Scheduled to take place once a month at one of the three sites, the Twilight Sessions will enable a greater […]
Expansion plans for Solihull Hospital’s phlebotomy service
Published: January 22, 2014
Solihull Hospital’s phlebotomy service, currently located on the first floor of Boots in Mell Square, is set to move to a new, larger location to better accommodate high levels of demand. The blood testing service has proved popular with patients, with the team seeing more than 1,000 patients each week; and as a result the […]
Dr. Mark Newbold initial reaction to Francis Report
Published: January 22, 2014
Published on 7 Feb 2013 Dr Mark Newbold, chief executive of Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust and chair of the NHS Confederation’s Hospitals Forum gives his response to the Francis Report.
Health chiefs urge patients to talk to them
Published: May 28, 2013
Patients and carers are being encouraged to get involved with Solihull Hospital and community services by giving their input on what would improve the service for them.. Solihull Patient and Carer Advisory Group meets at the Hospital one evening every eight weeks and is keen to attract new members. Simon Jarvis, head of patient engagement, […]
New service to be a breath of fresh air for Solihull community
Published: March 20, 2014
Locals with breathing problems are to be provided with on-the-day diagnosis and treatment through a newly launched service at Solihull Hospital. Minor procedures such as taking fluid off the lungs, having a scan, and breathing and blood tests will now be carried out by doctors and nurses in the medical day unit of the Hospital […]
Breast cancer patients treated by Mr Ian Paterson
Published: January 28, 2014
In 2007, a review of breast surgery services provided through Solihull Hospital, identified that a surgical technique performed for some mastectomies by one of our consultants, Mr Ian Paterson, required closer scrutiny to establish whether it represented best practice, based upon current clinical knowledge. The technique involved performing the mastectomy and leaving behind a small […]
Maternity Services in Solihull
Published: January 27, 2014
14 January 2010 Heart of England Foundation Trust, statement: As provider and commissioners of services, Heart of England Foundation Trust, Solihull Care Trust and NHS Birmingham East and North PCT have a duty to make sure that our Obstetric services are as safe as possible and meet national guidelines and best practice. Doctors, midwives and […]
