‘Time to Remember’ our loved ones
Published: October 12, 2016
Our annual memorial service to help parents and families to remember their babies lost during pregnancy or shortly after birth, is taking place on Saturday 15 October. The annual ‘A Time to Remember’ service gives parents the chance to meet other families and collectively share and remember babies who passed away through stillbirth, miscarriage or […]
Carers recognised at emotional conference at Solihull Hospital
Published: October 6, 2016
The second Recognising the Carer conference held at Solihull Hospital has proved a tremendous success, highlighting the vitally important role of the carer. The event, held by Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust, was opened by Meriden MP Dame Caroline Spelman before Solihull entertainer and Panto favourite Malcolm Stent warmed the audience up with his […]
Locals invited to hear from Solihull bronchoscopy specialist
Published: October 4, 2016
Locals interested in learning more about a common procedure carried out to help tackle lung disease have the chance to hear from a Solihull specialist when the Hospital hosts a talk on the subject. Taking place on Wednesday 19 October at Solihull Hospital at 5pm, Dr Chirag Dave, acute/respiratory medicine consultant, will explain the process […]
Birmingham health trusts to join forces
Published: September 5, 2016
University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB) and Heart of England (HEFT) Foundation Trusts have agreed to work together to create a single organisation. The outcome will be one Trust running the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, Heartlands, Good Hope and Solihull hospitals, the Chest Clinic and Solihull Community Services, as well as the Trusts’ satellite services. Following agreement […]
Solihull latches on to world record success
Published: August 19, 2016
A group of Solihull mums and babies ‘latched on’ during World Breastfeeding Awareness Week and helped to break the world record for the most children breastfeeding simultaneously. Solihull Community Services’ Infant Feeding Team, part of Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust, joined the 19 mums in Mell Square, Solihull, as a part of the Global […]
‘I want to go home’ charity event raises vital funds for dementia and delirium care
Published: June 30, 2016
Teams of kind-hearted staff from Solihull Hospital have taken on the challenge of finding their way back from a secret location miles from home without any money – all in the name of charity. Seven teams of four set off from Solihull Hospital, part of Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust, and were dropped off […]
Expert to get to the bare bones of arthritis at health talk
Published: June 3, 2016
With around one in six people in the West Midlands suffering from arthritis, which causes inflammation within a joint, Solihull Hospital is hosting a public seminar on this common condition. Taking place on 21 June from 5pm, Dr Arvind Sinha, consultant rheumatologist, will look into the different types of arthritis which affects patients, as well […]
All the fun of the fete to raise funds for Solihull Hospital
Published: May 31, 2016
Summer is coming and with that comes the Friends of Solihull Hospital (FOSH) Association summer fete and there are plenty of fun activities on offer to keep all ages entertained while raising vital funds for the hospital. The event takes place in the grounds of Solihull Hospital near to the main entrance on Saturday 4 […]
New volunteers join hospital team aiming to prevent delirium
Published: May 23, 2016
With Dementia Awareness Week in full swing 16 kind-hearted volunteers at Solihull Hospital began their journey to helping to prevent delirium, a common condition affecting up to one in three elderly patients. Patients with delirium can be confused, agitated, drowsy, less mobile and they can experience frightening hallucinations. Although it’s a short-term condition, the effects […]
Celebrating compassion on International Nurses Day
Published: May 18, 2016
The dedication and compassion of nursing staff at Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust was celebrated at an awards ceremony on International Nurses Day (Thursday 12 May). International Nurses Day takes place every year, on the anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth, and marks the contribution that nurses make to so many people’s lives. Over 70 […]
