Make organ donation a talking point
Published: August 25, 2016
The theme this year for organ donation week is conversation – speak to our staff about this topic at our information stands between 5-9 September. Transplants save and/or greatly enhance the lives of people who otherwise without them would die waiting for an organ. In order for transplants to occur the NHS ultimately relies on […]
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 […]
Bladder cancer up for discussion at latest health talk
Published: August 18, 2016
Locals are invited to attend a free health seminar about how to spot the signs of bladder cancer, which affects around 10,000 people in the United Kingdom every year. Mr Vivek Wadhwa, consultant urological surgeonat Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust, will be on hand to discuss treatment options currently available, key symptoms and the […]
Thousands raised from quiz night will benefit cancer patients
Published: July 27, 2016
Patients on a lifesaving cancer unit at a Birmingham hospital are set to benefit thanks to a quiz night held by a city-based property company which raised £7,000 for the cause. Hortons’ Estate Limited have made Ward 19 at Heartlands Hospital, part of Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust, their chosen charity for 2016 and […]
Last kind wish grants £800 donation to Neonatal Unit
Published: July 25, 2016
The Neonatal Unit at Heartlands Hospital received an £800 donation this month, thanks to the generosity of Elaine Forrest who passed away earlier this year. Elaine asked for donations instead of flowers at her funeral and her husband David and sons, Darren and Daniel, delivered the cheque to the unit. The donation will allow the […]
Governor election results
Published: July 21, 2016
The Trust welcomes 19 public governors and five staff governors who have been elected or re-elected to the Trust’s Council of Governors following the elections this summer. The public governors represent the interests of local people in their constituencies and the staff governors, those of their colleagues. The Trust’s public and staff governors are: Public […]
TV star joins midwives to celebrate baby friendly status
Published: July 18, 2016
Popular television star, Emma Willis, took time to make a trip to Good Hope Hospital to present the midwifery team with the UNICEF Baby Friendly Award. The team were reaccredited for their excellent support with breastfeeding for local mums. Meeting the standards of an assessment and being reaccredited shows that the team continues to provide […]
Seminar to get to the heart of the matter
Published: July 1, 2016
With around 80,000 people in England having a heart attack every year, locals interested in learning more about the disease and how care has changed for heart attack patients are invited to attend a free health seminar at Heartlands Hospital. Taking place on 19 July from 5pm, Dr Jerome Ment, consultant cardiologist, will take to […]
‘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 […]
Trust team take on Three Peaks challenge
Published: June 15, 2016
A brave team of ‘Peaky Hikers’ from Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust are dusting off their walking boots and taking on the Three Peaks Challenge on Saturday 2 July. They will be completing the challenge across three countries in 24 hours, which includes Snowdon, Scafell Pike and Ben Nevis. The three mountains add up […]
