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Heart of England NHS Trust most complained about in UK Oct 18 2011

A Birmingham-based hospital trust has been named as the most complained about in the NHS.Read

Birmingham medics named Barclays Women of the Year Oct 18 2011

Four Birmingham medics have been named Women of the Year for their heroic work saving the lives of British troops. Read

Stafford hospital given fresh warning after fears over patient safety Oct 10 2011

A SHAMED Midland hospital where at least 400 patients died needlessly due to care failings has been issued a further warning.Read

Birmingham surgeon reveals critical need for more heart donors in UK Oct 10 2011

A leading Birmingham transplant surgeon has revealed Britain’s critical need for more heart donors.Read

Health service leaders urge Tories to scrap planned NHS reform Oct 06 2011

Senior West Midlands health professionals have issued a last-ditch plea urging the Parliament to scrap controversial health reforms.Read

Former chief of Stafford Hospital thought of suicide after scandal broke Oct 03 2011

The man at the centre of the Stafford Hospital enquiry has admitted he thought about taking his own life after the scandal broke. Read

University of Warwick seeks public help in study of pandemics Oct 03 2011

Hollywood thriller Contagion, released this month, sees a doctor battling the horrors of a global pandemic – but, in the real world, scientists at the University of Warwick are seeking help from the public to help them discover how contagious diseases are spread.Read

Campaign launched to tackle abuse of vulnerable adults in Birmingham Oct 03 2011

A new campaign urging all Birmingham residents to become the 'eyes and ears' for adults who may be suffering abuse has been launched in the city. Read

NHS chief apologises for 'shocking' standards at Stafford Hospital Sep 27 2011

An NHS chief has apologised to families whose loved ones suffered “wretched indignities” at Stafford Hospital, admitting they were “severely let down”.Read

Birmingham Women's Hospital bosses stand down Sep 23 2011

The chief executive and acting chairman of Birmingham Women’s Hospital have left within hours of each other following an annual general meeting.Read

West Midlands hospital trusts defend private finance schemes Sep 23 2011

Four Midland NHS trusts identified as struggling to pay for their hospital rebuilds under the private finance initiative have defended their schemes.Read

'Unacceptable failings' at Woodbourne Priory Hospital in Birmingham Sep 22 2011

A private hospital in Birmingham has been told not to admit any more patients under the Mental Health Act unless standards improve.Read

New head at BMI Priory and Edgbaston hospitals Sep 22 2011

Tony Yates has been appointed executive director at two Birmingham private hospitals.Read

Health reforms branded 'huge mistake' by senior Liberal Democrat at conference Sep 20 2011

Ministers have promised further changes could be made to the Government’s controversial health reforms as the plans were branded a “huge strategic mistake” by a senior Liberal Democrat.Read

Birmingham at centre of research into children's eye cancer Sep 16 2011

Birmingham has become a major centre for treating and researching a children’s eye cancer but, as health correspondent Alison Dayani reports, funding is under threat as Government cutbacks take their tollRead

Security stepped up at Walsall hospital after patient's death Sep 13 2011

A mental health hospital in Walsall has stepped up security measures after a suicidal patient was found dead in a lift shaft.Read

Health officials 'under pressure' to grant hospitals trust status, Stafford inquiry told Sep 12 2011

An email sent by a top civil servant in the wake of the Stafford Hospital scandal suggests Department of Health (DoH) officials were under political pressure to upgrade hospitals to foundation status by 10 Downing Street.Read

Birmingham Community Healthcare launches consultation ahead of bid for foundation trust status Sep 11 2011

A public consultation on Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Trust’s plans to become a Foundation Trust begins today (Monday).Read

New gadget helps nose surgery at Birmingham hospital Sep 09 2011

Experts carrying out surgery through the nose can now look round corners thanks to a new instrument.Read

West Midlands dentists in pilot scheme that could see end of the Dental Contract Sep 08 2011

Dentists across the region have been selected by Whitehall for a new trial that could overturn the controversial Dental Contract.Read

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