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Understanding the role of insulin in our bodies and its impact on those living with diabetes

This week we are educating staff about the important role of the insulin in our bodies and its impact on those living with diabetes.
Read Understanding the role of insulin in our bodies and its impact on those living with diabetes…Palliative and community nurses - the right end of life support for patients and carers

As part of our series of articles for Dying Matters Awareness Week, one Birmingham woman has paid tribute to community and palliative care nurses for the practical and emotional support they offered during the final days of her sister’s life.
Read Palliative and community nurses - the right end of life support for patients and carers…The importance of religion in palliative care

As well as physical care, it is important to us that we also focus on individuals’ religious beliefs and spiritual needs when the times comes.
Read The importance of religion in palliative care…Victory in Europe (VE) Day

Today on the 80th anniversary of VE Day we celebrate our Armed Forces and veterans, including those within the NHS, and remember those who have lost their lives in conflict.
Read Victory in Europe (VE) Day…Dying at home – caring for palliative patients

BCHC aims to provide a personalised care plan for our palliative patients, ensuring that their final moments are as comfortable as they can be.
Read Dying at home – caring for palliative patients…Colleagues gather for first-ever Essential Care Awards ceremony

The future of care closer to home - NHS Confederation podcast

Our chief executive Richard Kirby is among the panellists in the latest edition of the NHS Confederation Health on the Line podcast, which explores issues around the need to shift healthcare from acute hospitals to primary and community settings.
Read The future of care closer to home - NHS Confederation podcast…Dietitian helps patient shed three stone overall following life-changing surgery

£1m plan to ease autism assessment wait frustrations

A £1 million plan is being developed to provide alternative offer to support children, families and carers waiting for an autism assessment.
Read £1m plan to ease autism assessment wait frustrations…Five Minutes With… A Data Architect

Read all about Jonathan's work as a Data Architect in the following Five Minutes With feature.
Read Five Minutes With… A Data Architect…Making Team BCHC more inclusive

BCHC’s first Reasonable Adjustments Portal has recently launched, minimising barriers for our disabled colleagues.
Read Making Team BCHC more inclusive…BCHC welcomes two new non-executive directors

Don't put off your bowel cancer screening - it could save your life!

The NHS bowel cancer screening kit can detect signs of cancer before you notice anything is wrong.
Read Don't put off your bowel cancer screening - it could save your life! …Order your repeat prescriptions now

Order your repeat prescriptions by Monday 7 April.
Read Order your repeat prescriptions now…Peer Vaccinator celebration event

Peer Vaccinators gathered at Moseley Hall Hospital to celebrate the success of this year’s winter vaccination campaign.
Read Peer Vaccinator celebration event…Medication monitoring – the shift to digital in inpatient wards

Is your bowel cancer screening kit sitting at the back of a drawer?

Five Minutes With… A Community Paediatrician

Suzanne Cleary appointed Deputy Chief Executive Officer

We are pleased to be able to announce that Suzanne Cleary has been appointed Deputy Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
Read Suzanne Cleary appointed Deputy Chief Executive Officer…So long, Sue!

Farewell to stores manager Sue Sheehan, who has retired after nearly four decades working at Moseley Hall Hospital.
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