New video raises awareness of sepsis in children
Published: December 15, 2016
Heart of England transport team on the road with patient care at the heart of its new service
Published: December 15, 2016
A new partnership between Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust and a commercial vehicle fleet service company handling the Trust’s transport fleet management, is already reaping the rewards of increased uptime, reliability and lower costs. The Trust has taken on 19 vehicles from Fraikin, ranging from small car-derived vans to tippers and reefers. The assets […]
£3 million investment to provide best in patient care
Published: December 14, 2016
Patients at Good Hope Hospital are set to benefit following the opening of a new state of the art digital x-ray room. Refurbishment of the x-ray room started in the summer and was completed in November following the arrival of the new equipment. Based in the Emergency Department, the new x-ray room will not only […]
Heartlands researchers recommend simple nasal rinse could help relieve some symptoms of asthma
Published: December 8, 2016
Simple nasal rinses are well known to help alleviate some symptoms of allergic conditions such as rhinitis (which causes inflammation inside the nose) but they could also help with chest and breathlessness symptoms in asthma as well, according to new research presented at the British Thoracic Society Winter Meeting on Thursday 8 December 2016. Many […]
It’s the most wonderful time of the year
Published: December 14, 2016
The festive lights are switched on and Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust (HEFT) Charity has fundraising plans to improve the lives of patients and staff this Christmas. The Charity is asking you to flaunt your favourite Christmas jumper or pair of jolly socks on Friday 16 December to help bring festive cheer to patients […]
Have an ‘elfy Christmas!
Published: December 7, 2016
Birmingham CrossCity Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) has produced a series of videos about how to look after your health and where to get healthcare services during the winter. The series of videos feature a festive friend, Healthy Elfy to spread cheer and ‘elf advice on where to get help over the Christmas period. The videos demonstrate […]
Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust invest in staff to invest in better care
Published: December 1, 2016
Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust is working with The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) to improve the support available for midwives and maternity colleagues. The Trust’s maternity services have signed the RCM’s Caring for You Charter, which aims to improve the health, safety and wellbeing of midwives. This supports and enables them to continue […]
Hospital therapy team heralded in new report on reducing hospital pressures
Published: November 28, 2016
An innovative palliative therapy team run by Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust which utilises occupational therapists to help get patients home quicker, has been highlighted as an example of best practice in a major national report published this week In the report, the College of Occupational Therapists highlights how occupational therapists can reduce hospital […]
Children’s Emergency Department receives toy and cash donations after flood damage
Published: November 24, 2016
Young patients visiting the Children’s Emergency Department at Heartlands Hospital were delighted after receiving a bumper donation of toys to replace the thousands of pounds worth of toys and equipment that were damaged during the floods earlier this year. Staff in the Children’s Emergency Department were left dismayed to see sofas, tables and chairs, a […]
Chemotherapy at home service marks a year of improving lives of cancer patients
Published: November 17, 2016
A chemotherapy at home service run from a lifesaving cancer unit is celebrating its first birthday as it continues to develop and maintain quality of life for its patients. The service, delivered by Heartlands Haematology Cancer Unit – Ward 19, part of Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust, provides patients with the option to receive […]
