Heartlands Hospital and Birmingham Chest Clinic NHS

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University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, which runs Heartlands Hospital and the Birmingham Chest Clinic, is one of the largest hospital Trusts in England. The Trust also runs Solihull Hospital, Community Services and Good Hope Hospital in Sutton Coldfield as well as a number of smaller satellite units enabling people to be treated as close to home as possible. As one of the largest te

aching hospital trusts in England, UHB serves a regional, national and international population. The Trust sees and treats more than 2.2 million people every year across our sites and our hospitals deliver more babies than anywhere else in Europe. Birmingham Chest Clinic is situated in the very heart of Birmingham city centre, and offers a series of specialist services to patients including, allergy services, chest x-rays, general lung disease, rapid access for suspected lung cancer, occupational lung disease, thoracic surgery and tuberculosis.

"I knew I wanted to do something meaningful, something that would give back to the community, and this honoured my mum t...
05/06/2026

"I knew I wanted to do something meaningful, something that would give back to the community, and this honoured my mum too."

This , we're celebrating the incredible people who give their time to support patients, visitors and staff across UHB.

In this week's โ€˜We are UHBโ€™ blog, Jayne Bradley shares how her mum's love for working in healthcare inspired her to start volunteering following retirement.

Now part of the Emergency Department team at Heartlands Hospital, Jayne explains why offering kindness, reassurance and a listening ear can make such a difference to patients during some of their most vulnerable moments and how volunteering has become the highlight of her week.

Read Jayne's inspiring story and discover why she is proud to be part of UHB via the link in the comments. ๐Ÿ‘‡

Did you know around 1 in 10 people in Birmingham are living with diabetes? Discover how cutting-edge technology is chang...
02/06/2026

Did you know around 1 in 10 people in Birmingham are living with diabetes?

Discover how cutting-edge technology is changing the way we prevent, detect and treat diabetes at this free, interactive health talk with Dr Srikanth Bellary, Honorary Consultant in Diabetes at Heartlands Hospital.

๐Ÿ“… Thursday 11 June 2026, 12:00
๐Ÿ“ Heartlands Hospital Education Centre

Join us to:

โ€ข Hear about the latest breakthroughs in diabetes care
โ€ข Find out how you can get involved in research
โ€ข Get practical advice on managing diabetes
โ€ข Ask your questions directly to an expert

โœ‰๏ธ Book your place: [email protected]

Come along, get informed, and take a step towards better health.

Congratulations to our Respiratory Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) team on winning the Association of Respiratory Nurse ...
29/05/2026

Congratulations to our Respiratory Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) team on winning the Association of Respiratory Nurse Specialists (ARNS) Award for Excellence in Respiratory Care 2026. ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ†

This national recognition celebrates the teamโ€™s outstanding specialist care for patients across Birmingham and Solihull, supporting some of our most vulnerable communities with compassion, expertise and innovation.

From helping patients manage long-term respiratory conditions such as COPD and bronchiectasis, to delivering same-day emergency respiratory care and supporting a respiratory virtual ward, the team is making a real difference to patient lives every day. Between August 2025 and January 2026 alone, the Respiratory Same Day Emergency Care (RSDEC) service helped avoid an incredible 2,805 bed days โ€” ensuring patients receive timely specialist care while reducing unnecessary hospital admissions.

On winning the award Kirsty Russell, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Respiratory, said: โ€œWhat sets our team apart is how we work together โ€” combining specialist expertise, strong relationships and clinical autonomy to deliver joined-up, patient-centred care at every stage of the journey.โ€

Dr Rifat Rashid, Hospital Executive Director at Heartlands Hospital, added: โ€œWinning the ARNS award reflects the dedication and expertise of our Respiratory CNS team. Their innovation, resilience and commitment to person-centred care are improving outcomes and building a service that patients trust and staff are proud of.โ€

A huge thank you to the team for everything they do for patients and families across our communities. ๐Ÿ’™

In celebration of International Clinical Trials Day 2026 last week, our brilliant research and innovation colleagues at ...
28/05/2026

In celebration of International Clinical Trials Day 2026 last week, our brilliant research and innovation colleagues at Heartlands Hospital hosted their annual research showcase ๐ŸŽ‰

There was a real buzz in the air as colleagues, patients and visitors came together to explore the incredible research and innovation taking place across the hospital.

This yearโ€™s event was made even more special as it coincided with the 20th anniversary of the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) โ€“ a theme reflected throughout the event.

Delivery, data and governance teams were among those showcasing the important work they do every day through interactive stands and activities, helping bring the world of research to life โœจ

A huge thank you to everyone who took part and helped make the event such a success!

It's going to be ๐‘ฏ๐‘ถ๐‘ป over the next few days, and while we all love a bit of sunshine, the heat can catch people out quic...
23/05/2026

It's going to be ๐‘ฏ๐‘ถ๐‘ป over the next few days, and while we all love a bit of sunshine, the heat can catch people out quicker than you think. ๐Ÿฅต

Remember to:
๐Ÿ’ง Drink plenty of water (and go easy on the alcohol).
๐Ÿงด SPF 30+, hat, sunglasses and shade โ€” especially between 11:00โ€“15:00.
๐Ÿƒ Save workouts and outdoor jobs for cooler times of day.
๐Ÿก Keep blinds closed in sunny rooms and open windows when it cools down.
โค๏ธ Check in on older neighbours, friends and family.

๐Œ๐š๐ค๐ž ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ž ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐š๐ซ๐ž ๐ฉ๐ซ๐ž๐ฉ๐š๐ซ๐ž๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐›๐š๐ง๐ค ๐ก๐จ๐ฅ๐ข๐๐š๐ฒ.If you need medical help over the long weekend, using the right service can...
22/05/2026

๐Œ๐š๐ค๐ž ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ž ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐š๐ซ๐ž ๐ฉ๐ซ๐ž๐ฉ๐š๐ซ๐ž๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐›๐š๐ง๐ค ๐ก๐จ๐ฅ๐ข๐๐š๐ฒ.

If you need medical help over the long weekend, using the right service can save you time and ensure you get the best care. Hereโ€™s how to stay well and get support if you need it:

โœ… Visit your local pharmacy โ€“ Many are open all weekend and can help with minor illnesses like coughs, colds, sore throats, UTIs, sinus infections, and skin conditions. Check which pharmacies are open near you via the link in the comments.
โœ… Use NHS 111 โ€“ Available 24/7 online or by phone for urgent advice, and to be directed to the right service, including urgent treatment centres and out-of-hours GPs.
โœ… Only use A&E for life-threatening emergencies.

21/05/2026

Take a look inside Washwood Heath Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC), which brings care closer to home for patients and helps to reduce the need for hospital visits.๐Ÿ‘‡

โœจ Three days to go! โœจ To mark International Clinical Trials Day 2026, we will be hosting our annual research showcase a...
18/05/2026

โœจ Three days to go! โœจ

To mark International Clinical Trials Day 2026, we will be hosting our annual research showcase at Heartlands Hospital on Thursday this week!

Come along to meet our researchers, explore accessible presentations, take part in interactive games, and discover the exciting world of research.

๐Ÿ•™ 10:00 - 14:00
๐Ÿ“ Main Entrance (outside Pharmacy)

We hope to see you there!

Norovirus is a stomach bug that causes vomiting and diarrhoea. Symptoms can also include a high temperature, headache, t...
16/05/2026

Norovirus is a stomach bug that causes vomiting and diarrhoea. Symptoms can also include a high temperature, headache, tummy pain and body aches and pains.

If you have it, wash your hands with soap and water after going to the toilet and preparing food, drink lots of fluids and stay at home for 48 hours after your symptoms clear.

Help protect others by not going to work, school, visiting care homes or hospitals.

For more information: https://orlo.uk/5lzYw

This week, we held a series of informative and engaging roadshows at the Glaxo, Runcorn Road and Castle Vales dialysis u...
16/05/2026

This week, we held a series of informative and engaging roadshows at the Glaxo, Runcorn Road and Castle Vales dialysis units, giving patients, families, carers and the wider public the opportunity to learn more about home dialysis ๐Ÿ’™

Attendees heard first-hand experiences from patients already managing dialysis at home, spoke with our specialist teams about treatment options and support available, and took part in education sessions and live demonstrations.

Home dialysis can offer many benefits, including greater independence, improved quality of life and enhanced clinical stability.

Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make the events such a success.

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