Our News

This week marks National Apprenticeship Week across England. To celebrate we will showcase the impact apprenticeships have on the Trust, service users and communities and how they all benefit from apprenticeships with case studies from across the divisions.

We are looking for candidates to stand in five public governor positions on our Council of Governors. Nominations open from Monday 29^th January until Tuesday 13th February

'Essential care' is the standard below which care must never fall for our patients. Essential care indicators help us measure this. Our essential care framework provides the guidance and the tools to enable clinical teams to self assess how well they meet what matters most to our patients.

In a bid to fund much-needed extras for Willow House palliative care unit at West Heath Hospital, long-serving ward clerk and prolific fundraiser Linda Haskins (pictured far right) hosted a festive afternoon tea.

A huge festive 'thank you' to staff and pupils from West Heath Primary School, who walked the short distance to neighbouring West Heath Hospital to delight patients and ward staff with a hearty rendition of a selection of favourite Christmas Carols.

Numerous East Birmingham residents either avoided an unnecessary hospital admission or were discharged from hospital earlier than planned to receive treatment in the community thanks to a 'perfect week' event that took place in parts of East Birmingham.

Congratulations to Moseley Hall Hospital patient Reg Warner who, together with friends, family and ward staff, celebrated his 100th birthday.

The stars of Team BCHC have been recognised in a special evening of celebration at the 2023 Values in Practice (ViP) Awards.

Our dental services division is supporting Mouth Cancer Action Month – an annual campaign to highlight the importance of checking for mouth cancer.

Birmingham Community Healthcare is trialling a new system of digital health asessments. Patients on a waiting list for one of our clinical services may receive a text message asking them to complete a short health survey so that a healthcare professional can assess whether or not they still need the appointment they have been given.. This is part of a trial of a new system for managing our waiting lists more efficiently.

BCHC is committed to addressing health and employment inequalities. This year, on the anniversary of the birth of Captain Noel Godfrey Chavasse and ahead of Remembrance Day on Sunday, we are expressing our commitment to support the Armed Forces community by signing the Armed Forces Covenant.

BCHC Charity have funded the installation of a new green gym near the Juniper Centre at Moseley Hall Hospital.

Our Access to Communication and Technology (ACT) service is celebrating its 40th anniversary of helping people with over 1,300 different medical conditions thanks to pioneering use of technology to maximise capacity for independent living.

Walking Stick Check Week is a drive to prevent avoidable falls caused by poorly maintained walking aids.

The BCHC clinical illustration team has scooped 15 awards in the Institute of Medical Illustrators’ annual awards.

Our 2023 Black History Month celebration event featured a line-up of guest speakers committed to addressing issues of equity, equality and inclusion.

‘Live’ for more than two months, the east and west Birmingham integrated neighbourhood teams are already making a significant impact on the health and wellbeing of local people.

A Birmingham man left in a coma after catching COVID-19 says that a rehabilitation journey based on regular physiotherapy and daily exercise at home has saved his life.

The BCHC Freedom to Speak Up strategy sets out the approach and commitment to creating a listening culture at Birmingham Community Healthcare over the next fiveyears.

Hundreds of patients in BIrmingham and Solihull are benefited from receiving care at home as a high quality alternative to acute hospital admission.