Making a Difference for Our Patients
The Birmingham Community Healthcare (BCHC) NHS Foundation Trust Charity is an official NHS charity registered with the Charity Commission under the Registered Charity Number 1069427 to raise and receive legacies and donations for Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
Our Mission
BCHC Charity exists to enhance patient care, improve their experience and support our Team BCHC staff to deliver top quality care by funding research, projects, and items that are not provided as part of core NHS funding.
What does this mean?
NHS core funding provides the things that BCHC needs to operate, such as staff, buildings to work from, utilities, and essential equipment to care for our community. NHS charities like ours provide the things that bring a smile to our patients and service users, improving their experience whilst under BCHC care, and supporting our colleagues to deliver that care. This can range from small items like books, toys, and games, all the way up to large projects such as our green gym at Moseley Hall Hospital.
Here are just a few examples of how BCHC Charity has improved patient care over the years:
- Installing a therapeutic playground at the West Midlands Rehabilitation Centre so that children with prosthetic limbs can build up their confidence through play
- ‘Stay at Home’ activity packs for Learning Disabilities service users during COVID-19 lockdowns, to help them adapt to the changes in their routines brought on by community centre closures and lack of social contact
- Interactive gaming stations at the Birmingham Dental Hospital to help reduce anxiety and alleviate stress for those waiting for appointments
- Communication aids for the Inpatient Neurological Rehabilitation Unit at Moseley Hall Hospital to help patients communicate with their clinicians, as well as assisting in assessing patient progress
…and much more! Take a look around our website to find out more about how BCHC Charity can make a real difference for patients, service users and colleagues across the Trust.
Latest Charity News
BCHC Charity funded an educational video to help patients and their families prepare for appointments for functional electrical stimulation (FES) treatment....
Patients on Ward 6 at Moseley Hall Hospital can now enjoy watching television even if they are unable to visit the day rooms, thanks to charity funded wall-mounted and portable trolley TVs....
Thanks to a generous donation from the Tesco store on Aston Lane in Witton, BCHC Charity was able to help 29 homeless families living in temporary accommodation. ...
Thanks to funding from Landau Limited, BCHC Charity has been able to deliver projects and support activities that aim to help individuals with Autism lead happier, healthier, and more independent live...
BCHC Charity has spruced up clinical rooms at Victoria Special School with murals, toys and furniture to make spaces more inviting for the children and their families....
For 2 weeks in March 2022, Team BCHC staff were able to access the Project Wingman bus to boost morale and access support for their mental health and wellbeing....