Hospital Trust records reduction in falls after introducing open visiting policy
Published: February 17, 2016
A Midlands hospital trust has recorded a significant reduction in falls following the introduction of an open visiting policy across all of its hospitals last year. Open visiting was introduced by Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust, which runs Heartlands, Good Hope and Solihull Hospitals, in April 2015 to help aid recovery for patients and […]
Hospital and leisure centre team up to create more efficient therapy service for patients
Published: February 10, 2016
A partnership between Solihull Hospital and a leisure centre in the town is set to prove beneficial to patients with neurological conditions as well as reducing pressures on the hospital. Solihull Hospital, part of Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust, has teamed up with Solihull Council to put on therapy classes for patients with conditions […]
Return of Awards celebrating better lives in Solihull
Published: February 2, 2016
Nominations are now open for the second Solihull Together for better lives awards. The awards recognise individuals and organisations who are working together to make life better for Solihull residents. They have been created by a partnership of local health and social care organisations: Solihull Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), Solihull Council, Heart of England NHS […]
Lung patients to act as ‘buddies’ to help others through rehab
Published: February 1, 2016
Following the success of an innovative rehabilitation programme for patients with lung diseases at Solihull Hospital, many who have benefited from these sessions will be returning to act as ‘buddies’ to help new patients. Pulmonary rehabilitation is a combination of exercise and education for people with long-term lung conditions, provided by Heart of England NHS […]
Volunteers needed to help prevent delirium
Published: January 25, 2016
Solihull Hospital is appealing for kind-hearted volunteers to spend time with elderly patients and help prevent delirium, a common condition affecting up to one in three patients over the age of 70. Patients with delirium can be confused, agitated, drowsy, less mobile and they can have hallucinations. Although it’s a short-term condition, the effects can […]
New Year’s honour for ‘inspiring’ former Solihull nurse
Published: December 31, 2015
A former Solihull nurse has said she is ‘humbled’ after being awarded a British Empire Medal in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours for her work supporting patients and families at the end of their lives. Helen Meehan was nominated for the honour by head nurse at Solihull Hospital and Community Services Vanessa Wort and Solihull […]
Celebrating compassion at Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust
Published: December 29, 2015
Over 40 members of staff and teams at Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust have been recognised for their dedication to patients and families at the Compassion Awards. The staff, including nurses, doctors, healthcare assistants, play specialists, therapy and support staff, received their awards for demonstrating exceptional work ethic and compassion towards those they care […]
Choir visit brings joy to patients at Solihull Hospital
Published: December 17, 2015
Talented pupils from the Brownmead Academy junior choir in Shard End entertained patients and staff when they visited Solihull Hospital to perform a carol service. The choir, aged between seven and eleven, sang and did readings for the patients on Ward 8, which cares for patients who have had strokes. Sadly some of these patients […]
Hospital priest recognised with special award for end of life care
Published: December 15, 2015
A hospital chaplain has been recognised for her work giving spiritual and pastoral support to patients, relatives and staff in the most challenging of circumstances. Reverend Lynn Busfield won the Non-Clinical Excellence Award at Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust’s Staff Recognition Awards 2015 after being nominated for her vital and much-valued role supporting the […]
Prestigious international ‘baby friendly’ award for community team
Published: November 17, 2015
Solihull Community Services, part of Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust, has earned international recognition for its continued efforts to make the borough a place where babies get the best start in life. UNICEF has reaccredited the Solihull community health visiting and infant feeding services as ‘baby friendly’ as part of an internationally recognised initiative […]
