Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

18/08/2026

We’re proud to have been shortlisted in the HSJ Patient Safety Awards 2026 for our work implementing Martha’s Rule.

Our Patient Wellness Questionnaire helps ensure patients and families are heard when they have concerns about a change in condition, supporting earlier recognition and escalation.

A fantastic achievement for colleagues across the Trust who have helped embed this important patient safety work.

17/08/2026

📣 Help shape the future of Allied Health Professional services

We want to hear from patients, carers and members of the public about what matters most when accessing services such as physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, dietetics and podiatry.

Join our online workshop and share your experiences and ideas to help shape future AHP services.

📅 Tuesday 18 August
🕑 2pm–3pm
💻 Microsoft Teams

📧 To book your place, email [email protected]

16/08/2026

Meet Clare Nash, our Head of Clinical Products Management, and a champion of greener futures 💚

Clare’s exceptional leadership is turning NHS Net Zero ambitions into action - driving procurement innovation, reusable alternatives and measurable carbon reductions across high-volume clinical products.

13/08/2026

60 seconds with Anita 🎤

Meet Anita, a Staff Nurse on our Adult Surgical Unit, as she talks about her role and what she enjoys most about nursing 💙

13/08/2026

🔥 Please think twice before lighting a BBQ or garden fire.

With the current hot, dry conditions, even a small spark or ember can quickly spread and cause a serious fire.

We’re supporting our colleagues at West Midlands Fire Service in asking people to avoid BBQs, fire pits, chimineas and garden fires for now.

As well as protecting homes, gardens and green spaces, taking extra care can help prevent serious burns and smoke-related injuries and avoid unnecessary pressure on our emergency services.

Stay safe and help keep others safe too.

✋ Given how hot and dry things are right now, please hold off on garden fires and BBQs.
Not to mention fire pits, chimeneas, braziers, incinerators. Anything that creates flames, heat or sparks.
It doesn't take much for embers to catch, on dry grass, leaves and the like.
And conditions like this make it far easier for a contained fire to become something much bigger, very quickly.
Honestly, if it can wait, let it.
Thanks to everyone who's helping us keep fire risk down🔥🙏

12/08/2026

🌒 Can’t get hold of eclipse glasses? You can still enjoy today’s eclipse safely.

With certified eclipse glasses difficult to find, the safest option is not to look directly at the Sun at all. Instead, watch the eclipse indirectly using a simple projector.

☀️ Make a pinhole projector using a piece of card with a small hole in it. With your back to the Sun, allow the sunlight to pass through the hole and project the image onto paper or another surface.

🥄 Grab a colander from the kitchen. Stand with your back to the Sun and let the light shine through the holes onto the ground or a piece of paper – you should see lots of tiny images of the eclipse.

Most importantly, don’t risk your eyesight.

❌ Don’t look directly at the Sun – even for a few seconds.
❌ Don’t rely on ordinary sunglasses.
❌ Don’t use eclipse glasses that are scratched, creased or damaged.

Please share this with anyone planning to watch the eclipse later today. 🌒

10/08/2026

Knowing what to do in a heat emergency could make all the difference. Take a moment to learn these simple steps.

Remember to:
💧Drink plenty of water throughout the day
🥗Don't forget to eat regular, light meals to help keep your energy levels up
🏠Keep cool by closing curtains and blinds during the day
👒Stay in the shade between 11am and 3pm and wear a hat, sunscreen and light clothing if you're outside
❤️Check in on older relatives, neighbours and anyone who may be more vulnerable to the heat

09/08/2026

Meet Sophie, our Occupational Therapy Lead for Critical Care and Surgeries 💙

From championing patients throughout their journey to advancing rehabilitation practice, Sophie’s commitment to putting patients first makes a huge difference every day, and this truly makes her a clinical unsung hero 👏

07/08/2026

60 seconds with Hibaa 🎤

Ever wondered what a Nuclear Medicine Technologist does? Join Hibaa as she gives an insight into her role and the moments that make her job worthwhile.

04/08/2026

Temperatures are rising, so take a moment to learn the signs of heat exhaustion and heatstroke. If someone shows signs of heatstroke, call 999 immediately.

Stay cool 🧢, stay hydrated 🥤 and look out for those around you 🧑‍🤝‍🧑