Birmingham Hospital Staff Complaints Still 'Too High'
University Hospitals Birmingham reports a 12% reduction in staff complaints but warns 130 live cases remain double normal levels, causing harm and risk.
Category : Hospitals
Flu Outbreak Strains Birmingham A&E Departments
Birmingham hospitals faced a critical incident in December as flu patients occupied 13% of beds, impacting A&E performance across four major sites.
Birmingham Hospitals Tackle High Staff Sickness Rates
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is implementing new reporting mechanisms and oversight groups to address staff sickness rates currently exceeding targets, impacting staffing costs and service delivery.
Birmingham Hospital Inquest: Mum's Death After Diagnosis Delay
The family of Tammy Mackenzie, who died at Heartlands Hospital after a delayed MRI scan, pay tribute and call for lessons to be learned from the tragedy.
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Kerry Katona's Hospital Ordeal Highlights NHS Overcrowding
Former Atomic Kitten star Kerry Katona shares emotional update from hospital bed after colitis diagnosis, revealing heartbreaking scenes of overcrowded corridors.
NHS Sued Over Eight-Year Chemotherapy Error Causing Brain Damage
David Bown, 41, received chemotherapy for eight years instead of six months, leading to irreversible brain damage. Over 30 patients now pursue legal action against University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust.
Birmingham Hospitals Hit by £6m Strike Costs
Industrial action by resident doctors in Birmingham and Solihull has resulted in £6.2 million in additional staffing costs, contributing to a significant financial deficit for University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust.
Yorkshire's First Mini Heart Pump Saves Life
A 78-year-old man from Chesterfield becomes the first patient in Yorkshire to survive thanks to a new miniature heart pump funded by Sheffield Hospitals Charity, revolutionising care for high-risk cardiac cases.
Hospital Trust Makes Safety Changes After Mum's Death
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust has implemented safety improvements following the tragic death of pregnant mother Tammy Mackenzie at Heartlands Hospital.
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Delayed MRI Scan Linked to Mum and Baby Deaths at Birmingham Hospital
A coroner has concluded that Tammy Mackenzie and her daughter were more likely to have survived had doctors at Heartlands Hospital performed an MRI scan sooner to diagnose a small bowel obstruction.
Pregnant Mum's Death Ruled Hospital 'Failure of Care'
A coroner has declared a 'complete failure of care' led to the death of Dhananji Dona, 33, at Royal Stoke University Hospital while 15 weeks pregnant.
Family Praises NHS for Outstanding Treatment During Health Crises
A personal account reveals how one family received timely, professional NHS care for multiple health issues, highlighting the service's value despite systemic challenges.
Spire Healthcare in £1.5bn Takeover Talks
The UK's largest private hospital operator, Spire Healthcare, is in discussions over a potential £1.5 billion takeover, which could see it delist from the London Stock Exchange.
Stepping Hill Hospital Gains First IQILS Accreditation in Greater Manchester
The gastroenterology team at Stepping Hill Hospital has become the first in Greater Manchester to receive level 1 IQILS accreditation, recognising their exceptional standards in medical liver care and patient support.
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Missed Medical Chances Before Baby's Alleged Murder - Court
Stafford Crown Court hears how medical professionals failed to identify concerns about premature baby Darcy-Leigh Jefferson before her alleged murder by parents Amy Clarke and Sean Jefferson.
Manager Jailed for NHS Trust Fraud
A senior NHS manager who defrauded over £123,000 from Dudley Integrated Health and Care NHS Trust has been sentenced to prison for his elaborate financial scam.
Birmingham Woman's Cancer Journey After GP Dismissal
Kelly Underwood, a 25-year-old from Birmingham, was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma after her GP reportedly laughed off her cancer concerns during multiple visits over three months.
Singer's Toughest Performance at Hospice Patient's Funeral
Irish singer-songwriter Jo Garrity, performing as Redd, shares the emotional story behind performing at a funeral for East Cheshire Hospice patient Emily Smith, including her tribute song 'Emily's Song'.
Dudley NHS Cuts Waits with 'Formula One' Surgery
Russells Hall Hospital in Dudley is on track to meet national waiting time targets after implementing innovative surgical and outpatient reforms under a government scheme.
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Family's Lifeline: Charity Home Supports Parents Through Baby's Critical Illness
A Castleford family shares their harrowing journey after their newborn son Oscar suffered life-threatening complications, and how The Sick Children's Trust provided vital accommodation near Leeds General Infirmary during his intensive care treatment.
Yeatman Hospital's £170k Refurbishment Opens in Sherborne
Yeatman Hospital in Sherborne has officially opened a newly refurbished reception area and upgraded clinic rooms, thanks to £170,000 funding from its charitable Friends group.
Pharmacy Robot Viewing Window at Children's Hospital
Birmingham Children's Hospital opens a new pharmacy featuring a viewing window where patients can watch an automated dispensing robot in action, part of a child-friendly redesign.
Birmingham hospital worker died after missed aneurysm diagnosis
A devoted father-of-three died at the hospital where he worked after a brain aneurysm was found but never communicated to him. Read the full investigation findings.
Hospital's missed aneurysm leaves three boys without their dad
A devoted father died after a brain aneurysm was found but not communicated. His partner speaks of lifelong pain and demands NHS change to prevent future heartbreak.
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Dad died unaware of brain aneurysm found in NHS scan
A devoted father died without being told a scan found a fatal brain aneurysm. An inquest heard of NHS communication failings. Read the family's heartbreak.
Birmingham hospitals in crisis as winter viruses surge
University Hospitals Birmingham declares a critical incident due to a huge spike in flu and norovirus cases. Learn the latest data, public health advice, and how services are coping.
Two NHS Trusts Declare Critical Incidents Amid Winter Surge
Nottinghamshire NHS trusts declare critical incidents as winter demand overwhelms services. Queen's Medical Centre sees 500+ patients daily, 43% above capacity. Public urged to use A&E for emergencies only.
New flu variant with high fever sweeps UK, hospitals under strain
A new flu variant, Subclade K, is spreading in the UK with distinctive high fevers. Hospital admissions surge as trusts declare critical incidents. Health officials urge vaccination.
Good Hope Hospital A&E and urgent care expansion plans
Plans for a new Urgent Treatment Centre at Good Hope Hospital in Sutton Coldfield have been confirmed to tackle 'inadequate' facilities, but local councillors raise significant parking concerns.
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NHS Worker Struck Off for Sexual Harassment of Colleague
A former Sandwell Hospital theatre practitioner has been removed from the register after a tribunal found he sent a colleague pornographic messages and gifts. Read the full details of the misconduct case.
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