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The official page for Birmingham's first new acute hospital for 70 years, opened in 2010. No health or treatment queries via this page please.

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.

19/12/2025

Important update: Morris Centre Swimming Pool Closure

We’re sad to share that, following safety, risk, and estates concerns, the swimming pool at the Morris Centre Club at QEHB will not reopen in the New Year.

We know this is deeply disappointing for our members and community groups who’ve enjoyed swimming and diving with us for many years. Thank you for being part of our Morris Centre family.

This decision was made with safety as our top priority and we’re working with the Centre Committee to explore future options, but reopening cannot be guaranteed.

✅ The gym and other facilities remain open until at least March 2026.
ℹ️ Swim-only memberships end 31 Dec 2025. Full memberships become gym-only from January. For cancellations, please give 7 working days’ notice to the centre team.

For questions about memberships, please speak to the Morris Centre team.

Thank you for your understanding and support.

18/12/2025

“Will AI replace my doctor?”

As artificial intelligence becomes more visible in everyday healthcare, it’s a question many people are asking. Earlier this year, Alastair Denniston, Consultant Ophthalmologist at UHB, spoke with The Lancet Group to share his views on the opportunities and challenges of AI in healthcare.

🎥 Watch the video here to hear Alastair’s insights: https://orlo.uk/kUIQ7

17/12/2025

✅ If you have a hospital appointment during industrial action, please attend as planned, unless you are contacted to say it has been changed.

⚠️ To help your local NHS, please use the right health service for your needs.

More information can be found via the link in the comments below.

16/12/2025

Nick Harris, a patient from Solihull, has faced one of the toughest years of his life after being diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma last Christmas.

After initial treatments, including chemotherapy, were ineffective against his tumours, Nick was offered CAR-T therapy, an innovative treatment that uses a patient’s own modified immune cells to target and destroy cancer.

Thanks to this cutting-edge therapy, which he began in June, Nick is now in remission and looking forward to Christmas with his family.

Nick said: “I have everything crossed for a few more precious years with my family. My wife, Lynne, and I are looking forward to spending Christmas with our boys and families, and the fun that four grandchildren bring to the day.”

He added: “Thank you everyone at QEHB who has helped us reach this point, giving us the opportunity for more time - something we weren't sure we would ever have.”

Read Nick's story in full via the link in the comments 💙

15/12/2025

Strike action by resident doctors will take place from 7am on Wednesday 17 December until 7am on Monday 22 December.

Our colleagues will prioritise life-saving care and waits may be longer.

Please choose the right service for your medical need, to help ensure care is available to those who need it most.

More information can be found via the link in the comments below. 👇

14/12/2025

We are wishing a happy Hanukkah to those celebrating.

Hanukkah begins on this evening and ends on the evening of Monday 22 December. Often called the Festival of Lights, the holiday is celebrated with the lighting of the menorah.

12/12/2025

Don't give the gift of flu this Christmas. Flu cases are on the rise across the UK. 🦠

Visit a local pharmacy or contact your GP to get your flu vaccine.💉

08/12/2025

❗ Urgent message for local patients.❗

Due to the extreme pressures in our emergency department, demand for beds and numbers of patients with flu, we have declared a critical incident.

Please consider other services for any minor healthcare needs.

👉 Urgent Treatment Centres – accessed via NHS111.
👉 Pharmacy First – local pharmacies can provide advice, guidance and medication for common conditions.
👉 NHS111 – phone or go online to be directed to the best place for you.
👉 GP Practice.

Birmingham City Council Birmingham Live Birmingham Post
For more information on the alternatives to A&E visit the link in the comments.

01/12/2025

This World AIDS Day, we’re highlighting the progress being made across the NHS through routine opt-out blood-borne virus testing in emergency departments.

Since joining the national programme in September 2024, University Hospitals Birmingham has introduced routine testing for HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C across Queen Elizabeth, Heartlands and Good Hope hospitals.

So far, there have been:
• 278,940 blood-borne virus tests completed across our emergency departments
• 195 new diagnoses (75 Hep C, 97 Hep B, 23 HIV)
• 150 people previously known to have a blood-borne virus but not in care have now re-engaged with treatment

Dr Steve Taylor, Lead HIV Consultant at Birmingham Heartlands Hospital and Clinical Director for the Birmingham Fast Track Cities+ initiative, said: “The global initiative of Fast Track Cities is a real opportunity for committing to the targets of eliminating HIV, Hep B, Hep C and TB by 2030 across the city. The combined figures achieved by the Trust’s teams so far are a significant step in that direction and highlight the vital work being done to improve patient outcomes and reduce the spread of infection.

25/11/2025

𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠.

Hundreds of people are in hospital with flu.

Book your jab now.

https://orlo.uk/dPEY4

24/11/2025

We’re proud to share that we're leading the UK’s first clinical trial of a promising new treatment for cystinosis, a rare and life-threatening genetic disease.

The novel drug being tested, CF10, promises fewer doses and avoids the unpleasant side effects associated with the current treatment, cysteamine. Taken four times a day for life, cysteamine can cause nausea, vomiting, bad breath, a poor body odour, ulcers and gut damage, making daily management extremely challenging for patients.

CF10 was originally designed by the late Professor Roz Anderson from the University of Sunderland, who dedicated her career to improving outcomes for patients with the condition. If found to be successful, it has the potential to be truly life-changing for those living with cystinosis.

Pictured here is the team from our Centre for Rare Diseases, where all trial participants will be seen.

20/11/2025

Start 2026 with purpose! We are offering a fantastic opportunity for local residents to begin a meaningful career in our Facilities team.

We’re launching our Housekeeping training programme, starting Monday 5 January 2026, perfect for anyone who wants to gain confidence, learn new skills and make a real difference in a hospital setting.

During the programme, you’ll:
🧼 Learn about infection control and professional hygiene
🎓 Build practical employment and workplace skills
🤝 Receive full application support
💼 And once you complete the course to you’ll be guaranteed a job interview for a Housekeeper role (subject to satisfactory completion of all training).

This opportunity is open to Birmingham and Solihull residents aged 18+ who are currently unemployed and not in Further or Higher Education. Spaces are limited, so if this sounds right for you, please get in touch as soon as possible.

📞 Call: 0121 371 8600
📩 Email: onefrontdoor@uhb.nhs.uk

Address

Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
B152GW

Telephone

+441216272000

Website

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

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