West Heath Hospital

About Our Hospital

West Heath Hospital has a multidisciplinary team including: Nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Healthcare assistants, Domestics and Housekeepers. We are also supported with Social Workers from Birmingham City Council. There is also provision for patients to access Speech and Language Therapy, Specialist Nursing and Dietetics, based on clinical need.

Medical cover is available between 9 a.m. and midnight. Doctors review patients when there is a clinical need, significant change in condition, or when specialist medical input is required. Routine daily medical reviews are not usually necessary for the majority of patients.

If a patient’s condition deteriorates overnight and an urgent medical assessment is required, transfer to an acute hospital may be necessary, unless it has previously been agreed that this would not be appropriate.

Unfortunately, we are not able to wash personal items of clothing, and it is important that relatives/friends check regularly for dirty washing as this will have to be taken to be washed. The soiled washing will be placed in red (Alginate) bags that can be placed straight into a washing machine and will dissolve during the washing cycle. If there is a problem with washing personal items, please speak to the Nurse in Charge.

Inpatient Services / Wards

 

Refurbishment update: Spring 2026

Please be aware that West Heath Hospital is currently undergoing essential refurbishment. Whilst we are working to ensure the disruption is kept to a minimum; we wanted to make you aware of the increased noise and activity that is expected during this period.

There will also be reduced parking available during this period and the smoking shelter has been relocated which may impact your experience. If you have any concerns about this, please contact the Patient Experience team who can respond to your enquiry.