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Healthwatch Birmingham and Healthwatch Solihull statement on sexual harassment at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB)

October 19, 2023

The Trust’s focus must be on its duty of care and continued support for staff who have suffered any form of harassment and raised concerns.


Welcome to our Board Volunteer Representatives

October 13, 2023

We are delighted to announce that longstanding Board Volunteer Representative Tim will now be joined by Jenny, emphasising the varied skills and experience volunteers bring to our work.


World Mental Health Day: Help to improve mental health care in Birmingham

October 10, 2023

Last chance to share your views on NHS Community Mental Health Services.


Healthwatch Birmingham and Healthwatch Solihull statement on the Culture Review of University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB)

September 28, 2023

This culture of fear, coupled with the perception of a Board and management that is at best disinterested and at worst actively hostile to staff raising concerns, clearly has serious ramifications for patient safety if dangerous practices are allowed to continue and individuals not brought to account.


Welcome to our new board members

September 25, 2023

We are pleased to announce that Dr. Janet Bailey and Dr. Dennis Wilkes are joining the board of Healthwatch Birmingham and Healthwatch Solihull.


Have you used NHS Community Adult Mental Health Services in South or East Birmingham?

September 18, 2023

We want to improve access to Community Mental Health Services provided by Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (BSMHFT).


We’re hiring!

August 21, 2023

We’re looking for a part-time Data Entry Officer with exceptional administration skills and a commitment to making a difference in the local community.


Statement on improved Care Quality Commission (CQC) rating for children’s and young people’s services at Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC)

August 4, 2023

We are pleased to see that the overall rating of services for children and young people BCHC has gone from ‘requires improvement’ to ‘good’.


Help to improve NHS services for young people

July 25, 2023

Are you a young person living in the Midlands who uses NHS services? 


Service users praise free transport support offer at Birmingham Children’s Hospital

July 20, 2023

Help with transport costs to outpatient appointments provided by Birmingham Children’s Hospital has improved the experience of patients and their families travelling for care, according to our new report.


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