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Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham is part of University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB), which is one of the largest hospital trusts in England. UHB also runs Birmingham Heartlands Hospital, Good Hope Hospital in Sutton Coldfield, Solihull Hospital and Community Services, and Birmingham Chest Clinic. The Trust also runs a number of smaller satellite units, enabling people to be treated as close to home as possible. The Trust sees and treats more than 2.2 million people every year across our sites and our hospitals deliver more babies than anywhere else in Europe.

05/02/2026

“When I first returned to work, one of my workmates said: ‘You’ve survived cancer...every day is a great day!’ and I couldn’t agree more.”

You may recognise Daniel from last night’s episode of ‘Surgeons: A Matter of Life or Death’, which showed skilled surgeons at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham performing cardiac surgery and a full nephrectomy (kidney removal).

A prominent and painful varicose vein inadvertently led to a diagnosis of kidney cancer, which had grown up the main vein that takes blood back to the heart. Cardiac and urology surgeons worked together to clear the blockage in the main vein and remove the kidney where cancer had been found.

Six months on from his surgery, 47-year-old Daniel, from Stafford, is back working in a car body workshop and is looking forward to a summer holiday to Croyde, where he and his wife spent their honeymoon, with the rest of his family.

Daniel said: “I can’t stress enough how fantastic the people looking after me in the hospital were.

“I think what we’ve been through has given both my wife and I a ‘let’s just do it’ attitude. When I first returned to work, one of my workmates said: ‘You’ve survived cancer...every day is a great day!’ and I couldn’t agree more.”

Read Daniel’s story in full via the link in the comments. 👇

You can catch up on last night's episode on My5. 📺

04/02/2026

📺 Back tonight: new episode of Surgeons

Surgeons: A Matter of Life or Death, filmed at University Hospitals Birmingham, returns with a new episode on Channel 5 tonight.

Tonight’s episode takes viewers inside our operating theatres at QEHB, following Daniel who has cancer in his right kidney which is growing into the renal vein and a major vessel in his heart. We also see 17-year-old Leo, whose liver is failing and needs an urgent transplant.

Filmed in 2025, each episode follows patients and teams through some of the most complex and groundbreaking surgical procedures.

Watch tonight at 9pm on Channel 5 or catch up on My5. 🎞️

31/01/2026

Earache? Sore throat? Sinusitis? Your pharmacist can now provide treatment or some prescription medicine, if needed, for seven common conditions, without you seeing a GP. This winter, if you have a minor illness, think pharmacy first.

Subject to age eligibility:

🔹Earache for ages 1 to 17
🔹Sore throat for ages 5 and above
🔹Sinusitis for ages 12 and above

➡️ Visit the NHS Birmingham and Solihull website via the link in the comments below to learn more and find the full list of conditions.

30/01/2026

A look beyond the scalpel...🔦 👀

In recent weeks you might have seen some of our incredible colleagues performing life-saving surgery in the TV series ‘Surgeons: A Matter of Life or Death’.

What you may not always see in the show is the large, multi-disciplinary team supporting patients before, during and after their surgeries. Over the next few weeks, we’ll be shining a spotlight on some of the brilliant people in a range of roles who contribute to the excellent care our patients receive.

We spoke to Steven Cho, Specialist Pharmacist in Critical Care and Theatres at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, about the vital role his team plays in caring for some of the hospital’s most unwell patients — helping to optimise treatment, support recovery and get them home to their families sooner.

Steven said: “As pharmacists working in Critical Care and Theatres, we’re embedded in the clinical teams looking after patients recovering from major and often life-changing surgery. We work closely with doctors, nurses and allied health professionals, regularly joining ward rounds, board rounds and microbiology rounds led by intensive care consultants and microbiologists to build a clear, detailed and real-time picture of each patient’s needs.

“This allows us to provide specialist pharmaceutical input directly at the bedside. Many of our patients are acutely unwell, so its crucial that we take a holistic and highly individualised approach to medicines — weighing up risks and benefits, managing complex drug interactions, and ensuring any medications received by the patient are clinically appropriate and treatments are both safe and effective.

“Beyond direct patient care, our role also extends to shaping practice more widely. We’re involved in clinical research, developing and improving clinical guidelines, as well as educating and inspiring the next generation of pharmacists, nurses and junior doctors. We also share our work more broadly, including presenting at local, national and international events.

“Whether it’s at the bedside, in education, or through research and guideline development, our focus is always the same — improving outcomes, optimising recovery, and delivering the best possible pharmaceutical care for our patients.”

Steven and his pharmacy colleagues have played a vital role in the post-surgery recovery of some of the patients you might have seen on-screen, or will meet in the coming weeks as ‘Surgeons: A Matter of Life or Death’ continues. Tune in on Channel 5, Wednesdays at 9pm.

28/01/2026

📺 Back tonight: new episode of Surgeons

Surgeons: A Matter of Life or Death, filmed at University Hospitals Birmingham, returns with a new episode on Channel 5 tonight.

Tonight’s episode takes viewers inside our operating theatres at QEHB, following Debbie, who is undergoing surgery for pancreatic cancer and Nick, whose bladder is being removed due to cancer. Surgeon Mr Shah will construct a new bladder for Nick using a piece of his small bowel. We also see Barbara, who has a rare tumour growing in her tear duct, as she undergoes a surgery to remove her eye.

Filmed in 2025, each episode follows patients and teams through some of the most complex and groundbreaking surgical procedures.

Watch tonight at 9pm on Channel 5 or catch up on My5. 🎞️

26/01/2026

Did your child miss their school flu vaccination session? 🚨

You can still arrange for your child to be vaccinated before 31 January by contacting the School Aged Immunisation Service to book an appointment:

➡️ Birmingham 0121 245 5760 or 0121 466 3410 or email: bchnt.birminghamimms@nhs.net
➡️ Solihull 0121 466 6545 or email: BCHNT.Solihullimms@nhs.net

Getting your child vaccinated against flu helps keep them well and protects the wider community during winter.

For more information, follow the link in the comments below. 👇

25/01/2026

Due for your cervical screening?💙

If you’ve ever wondered what a cervical screening appointment is really like, this short video shares a honest and reassuring look at the experience and why it matters. 👇

Cervical screening isn’t a test for cancer, it’s a way to check the health of the cells in your cervix and help prevent cancer before it develops. It’s one of the most effective tools we have to protect women’s health.

And there’s now an easy way to get screened, right in your local community.

A mobile unit is bringing cervical screening closer to you — no need to visit a GP surgery unless you’d prefer to. Just pop along between 9.30am and 3.30pm on the dates below:
➡️ Tuesday 27 January – Southside Enterprise, 249 Ladypool Road, Birmingham, B12 8LF
➡️ Thursday 29 January – Saheli Hub, Balsall Heath Calthorpe Wellbeing Hub, 257 Edward Road, B12 9LF
➡️ Tuesday 3 February – WM Legacy Centre, Soho House, Handsworth, B18 5LB

Everyone registered with a GP in Birmingham and Solihull can attend, no matter which practice you’re with.

21/01/2026

📺 Back tonight: new episode of Surgeons

Surgeons: A Matter of Life or Death, filmed at University Hospitals Birmingham, returns with a new episode on Channel 5 tonight.

Tonight’s episode takes viewers inside our operating theatres at QEHB, following Simon who is having a vital operation on his skull, Alfie as he undergoes an operation on a rare tumour growing into his nose and cheek and Elizabeth who has dangerously enlarged kidneys which need to be removed.

Filmed in 2025, each episode follows patients and teams through some of the most complex and groundbreaking surgical procedures.

⚠️ 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐩 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐡𝐢𝐜 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭. 𝐕𝐢𝐞𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐝.

Watch tonight at 9pm on Channel 5 or catch up on My5. 🎞️

17/01/2026

💙 Behind the scenes of life-saving surgery

You may recognise Matt from last night's episode of 'Surgeons: A Matter of Life or Death', which followed his journey as he received a heart transplant at QEHB.

An avid cyclist, Matt suffered a sudden cardiac arrest caused by viral myocarditis - inflammation of the heart caused by an infection - while out cycling. This led to Matt experiencing heart failure and receiving years of specialist care, before his condition deteriorated and he received a life-saving heart transplant in 2025.

Reflecting on his experience, Matt says: “My main message would be that this can happen to anyone, even if you think you’re fit and healthy. If something doesn’t feel right, don’t ignore it - get it checked.

"I was fit, healthy, ate well and felt like the chances of anything happening were super slim."

Read Matt’s full story via link in the comments. 👇

14/01/2026

🎬 Back tonight: new episode of Surgeons

Surgeons: A Matter of Life or Death, filmed at University Hospitals Birmingham, returns with a new episode on Channel 5 tonight.

Tonight’s episode takes viewers inside the operating theatres at QEHB, following Liz as she undergoes neurosurgery for a brain tumour, Anna who is having a large breast tumour removed, and Matt as he receives a life-saving heart transplant.

Filmed in 2025, each episode takes viewers inside our operating theatres, following patients and teams through some of the most complex and groundbreaking surgical procedures.

The clip below contains sensitive content that some viewers may find distressing. Viewer discretion advised.

📺 Watch tonight at 9pm on Channel 5 or catch up on My5.

11/01/2026

📺 In case you missed it… 🎬

Last night marked the return of Surgeons: A Matter of Life or Death, filmed at University Hospitals Birmingham.

The episode took viewers inside our operating theatres at QEHB, sharing the stories of Luke, an ex-soldier living with severe nerve pain following the amputation of both legs during his military service, and Julian, a former chef undergoing life-saving surgery for cancer of the tongue.

▶️ If you missed it, you can catch up now on My5, with the series continuing on Channel 5 every Wednesday at 9pm.

⚠️ The clip below contains sensitive content that some viewers may find distressing. Viewer discretion advised.

09/01/2026

“We are all capable of more than we often think we are" 💭 ✨

You may recognise Colonel Mark Foster as one of UHB’s surgeons who features in the new series of Channel 5’s ‘Surgeons: A matter of life or death’.

In the episode he features in, which aired on Wednesday, we saw Colonel Foster carry out life-changing nerve surgery on army veteran Luke, who has been living with chronic pain following a double leg amputation for more than a decade.

Hear more about Colonel Foster’s forty-year long military career, his journey into medicine and surgery, and his unwavering passion for instilling self-belief in those around him, in our latest 'We are UHB' blog using the link in the comments below. 👇

Missed this week’s episode of 'Surgeons: A matter of life or death'? Why not catch up on My5...📺

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Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
B152GW

Telephone

+441216272000

Website

http://www.uhb.nhs.uk/

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