BCHC Charity
Our mission is to make a real difference for our patients, their families and the staff who treat them.
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
Service User Artwork Provides the Finishing Touch to New Therapy Room
A new psychology therapy room has been set up at Greenfields, thanks to funding from BCHC Charity’s Safe Spaces scheme....
Caring for End-of-Life Carers
Carers of patients accessing adult end of life care have been supported by a Bereavement Link Worker, thanks to funding from Forward Carers....
Valuing Volunteers: Spotlighting our Star Supporters
This Volunteers Week, we shine a spotlight onto one of our corporate star supporters; Nasima Mulla from Aston University....
Calming Cuddlies for Dementia Therapy
BCHC Charity are now offering plush toy dogs to support inpatients with dementia....
Disco Dancing for Learning Disabilities
Learning Disabilities service users took to the floor for a sponsored danceathon to raise money for an awards event to mark Learning Disability Week next month....
Free Ferrules for Falls Prevention
People in Yardley have been able to attend interactive education sessions about simple ways to reduce the risk of falls thanks to a project delivered through BCHC Charity....