Category : Hospitals


Community Dermatology Service Launches in Essex

Residents across mid and south Essex will benefit from improved access to skin condition care, including suspected skin cancers, through a new NHS community dermatology service that reduces hospital travel.

Birmingham Dad Revived After 45 Minutes Clinically Dead

Sarbjit Singh, a father-of-three from Great Barr, was clinically dead for 45 minutes after cardiac arrests. Saved by innovative double defibrillation at Birmingham City Hospital, he now embraces life with renewed vigor.

Parents Told Newborn May Be Put in Coma to Save Life

Zoe and Matthew rushed their three-week-old son Thomas to Worcestershire Royal Hospital when he became extremely ill before Christmas. Doctors warned he might need an induced coma, but dedicated NHS staff saved his life with alternative treatment.

Coroner Warning After Woman Dies Following Ambulance Wait

A coroner has issued a prevention of future deaths report after Janet Springall, 68, died following a five-hour ambulance wait outside Blackpool Victoria Hospital. The inquest heard she was found in septic shock when finally seen by doctors.

Priory Hospital Birmingham Rated 'Good' by CQC

The Priory Hospital Birmingham has received a 'Good' rating from the Care Quality Commission, with inspectors praising staff compassion, collaborative working, and effective leadership.

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 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.

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