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, […]
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 […]
Medic to host talk on shoulder pain
Published: February 20, 2017
With three in ten adults in the United Kingdom likely to have a shoulder disorder, locals are invited to attend a free health seminar at Solihull Hospital to hear about common causes of shoulder pain. Taking place on Wednesday 15 February from 5pm, Mr Ved Goswami, consultant orthopaedic surgeon, will touch on common issues such […]
Personalised virtual budget scheme to be created for pregnant women
Published: January 18, 2017
A brand new initiative which plans to give pregnant women access to a virtual budget to improve and personalise their maternity care goes live this week. Maternity providers within Birmingham and Solihull have today (18 January) announced their plans to continue working together towards the implementation of Personalised Maternity Care Budgets (PMCBs) for all expectant mums, with […]
Hospital charity launches appeal to support patients with dementia
Published: January 18, 2017
A hospital charity is launching a new fundraising appeal to support patients with dementia and make a hospital stay less daunting for the thousands of patients suffering from this debilitating illness. The Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust Charity raises funds for projects at Heartlands, Good Hope and Solihull hospitals, as well as Birmingham Chest […]
A new home for AEC at Solihull
Published: December 20, 2016
An initiative at Solihull Hospital which has reduced waiting times for some patient groups by half now has a new home to help drive even more improvements. Ambulatory Emergency Care (AEC) is an NHS initiative to reduce waiting times for patients attending hospital with medical problems that aren’t acutely unwell. These patients often end up […]
Twelve Days of Christmas – on the ninth day…
Published: December 19, 2016
It’s nearly the end of 2016 and we thought we’d spend the the twelve days of Christmas sharing some stories and successes from the last year from across the Trust, as well as some useful tips to stay healthy in 2017. We’d like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. On […]
Twelve Days of Christmas – on the eighth day…
Published: December 19, 2016
It’s nearly the end of 2016 and we thought we’d spend the the twelve days of Christmas sharing some stories and successes from the last year from across the Trust, as well as some useful tips to stay healthy in 2017. We’d like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. On […]
Twelve Days of Christmas – on the seventh day…
Published: December 19, 2016
It’s nearly the end of 2016 and we thought we’d spend the the twelve days of Christmas sharing some stories and successes from the last year from across the Trust, as well as some useful tips to stay healthy in 2017. We’d like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. On […]
