Solihull Hospital and Community Services NHS

27/07/2026

❗ Important information for patients who have undergone a joint replacement ❗

Further to the message on Friday, please be advised that The Elective Joint Replacement Wound Care Helpline mobile phone number is now operational again.

Thank you for your understanding.

25/07/2026

Have you heard of the Generation Study?

The study tests babies for 200+ conditions. The test is free, safe, and takes place just after birth.

Patient information about the study is available in 17 languages and it's accessible to people across the UK.

This video, from Central and South Genomics, highlights some of these available languages: please watch and share to raise awareness, and if you work in maternity services, see if the materials could help your patients!

Have you heard of the Generation Study? With patient information av...

24/07/2026

❗ Important information for patients who have undergone a joint replacement ❗

The Elective Joint Replacement Wound Care Helpline mobile phone number is currently down.

Please use 0121 424 4713 in the meantime.

We will provide further updates as soon as possible.

16/07/2026

𝑩𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒍 𝒄𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆𝒓 𝒘𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒃𝒆𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒔𝒖𝒄𝒄𝒆𝒔𝒔 – 𝒔𝒖𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒑𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒔𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈

On Tuesday 30 June the colorectal nursing service for Solihull, Heartlands and Good Hope hospitals, along with guest speakers, charities and industry partners delivered a highly engaging, informative, and powerful event for bowel cancer patients and their families at Solihull College & University Centre .

The event included presentations from those with lived experience of cancer, a marketplace and guest speakers discussing the latest in treatments.

The event which was held at Solihull College, was attended by over 70 people is the first in a series of initiatives to provide support and latest news around bowel cancer.

Nikki Jennings, Colorectal Clinical Nurse Specialist, said:
"Patient feedback was overwhelmingly positive, with many describing the event as "informative", "educational" and "inspirational".

"People particularly valued the opportunity to meet and talk with other patients, with many commenting that hearing others' experiences provided reassurance, support and encouragement.

"A huge thank you to everyone who attended and supported the day – we can’t wait for the next one!"

12/07/2026

Join us for the next edition of the NHS Solihull retirement forum!

If you're close to retirement or are already enjoying your retirement - please come along.

Make new friends, reconnect with old colleagues and hear from interesting speakers.

📍 2-3.30pm, Monday 13 July - Education Centre, Solihull Hospital.

We look forward to seeing you there 🏥

09/07/2026

𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗮 𝘄𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝟱𝟮 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀’ 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗛𝗦 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁!

Bubbly and always smiling ‘Barbs’ gathered with colleagues and friends to celebrate her retirement yesterday. She started in the NHS in 1972, working in the laundry department pressing uniforms.

As her career progressed, she has worked in many different wards and departments, at one stage doing 28 years in elderly care at Heartlands Hospital.

Barbara moved to join us at Solihull Hospital in the Haematology and Oncology unit seven years ago and says she has loved being part of the Solihull team.

On her retirement, Barbara said “I always come to work with a smile. I have loved every single minute of being a healthcare assistant. I have made so many memories and had so many laughs. I’ve made friends for life in this team who have been so supportive to me especially during a difficult time with my husband’s illness.

“I want to say a huge thank you to my team, and my manager Ruth. You are all amazing and I’m going to miss you all!”

09/07/2026

Help keep young people stay safe around water - especially when it's hot 🥵

The sunny weather can make it tempting to go for a swim but everyone should only swim where, and when, it's safe to do so.

Water can be much, much colder than it looks, even on hot days, which can affect everyone’s ability to swim. Children should never go swimming without an adult.

Top tips to stay safe:
✖️ Don't take any risks: You may think it is fun to play around in water unsupervised or to jump into lakes but it can be very dangerous and help or rescue may be a long way away.
💧 Look for lifeguards: If you are looking for a place to cool off, always find a swimming site that has a lifeguard, like a swimming pool or many beaches.
😰 Be extra careful around cold water: Water at open-water and inland sites is usually much colder than it looks. Cold water causes your body to go into shock - affecting your ability to swim and self-rescue.
🏊 Stay close to the edge: Always swim parallel to the shore, that way you're never too far away from safety.
🫶 Always stay near friends or family: If anything goes wrong, you've got someone there to help.

09/07/2026

The Pulmonary Rehabilitation Service based at Solihull Hospital, which provides their service here, Heartlands and Good Hope hospitals has achieved national accreditation, recognising the high-quality care, innovation and dedication demonstrated by colleagues across the service.

The accreditation follows an extensive external benchmark review conducted by the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services Accreditation Scheme (PRSAS), run by the Royal College of Physicians, with assessors visiting both Good Hope Hospital and Heartlands Hospital to observe the service in action and meet members of the multidisciplinary team.

The Pulmonary Rehabilitation Service supports patients with chronic respiratory conditions to improve their health, wellbeing and quality of life. The team also offer sessions in community venues and virtual pulmonary rehabilitation (VPB) for who are unable to, or would prefer not to, attend face-to-face sessions.

A patient who completed a six-week programme at Good Hope Hospital, said: “'I cannot say enough about the quality of care that I received from the team. I appreciate the calls made to remind me about my appointments, always greeting me with a smile and calling me by my first name. Furthermore, the exercise programme was specifically planned for me according to my physical ability. I would like to express my sincere thanks and gratitude for all your help and support. Rehab helped me to control my breathlessness and gave me confidence in dealing with my lungs and breathing condition.”

08/07/2026

If you're visiting our hospital over the next few days, please take extra care in this heat.

Don't forget to bring bottled water with you and allow plenty of time so you won't need to rush.

08/07/2026

Anyone can become unwell when the weather is hot, but some are at higher risk than others.

Look out for older people, people with long-term health conditions and young children who may find it more difficult to stay cool and hydrated in hot weather.

• Check in on older friends, family and neighbours, particularly those who live alone
• Don’t leave babies, children, older or vulnerable people or pets alone in stationary cars in hot weather
• Look out for children in prams or pushchairs in hot weather; keep them in the shade, remove excess clothing, ensure there is adequate air flow and check regularly to ensure they are not overheated
• Babies and young children need additional sun safety measures.. Babies under 6 months should not be exposed to direct sunlight, while older babies should be kept out of the sun whenever possible.