Good Hope Hospital NHS

17/04/2026

"I fell into nursing. But from my very first placement, I completely fell in love with it. I just knew I was exactly where I was supposed to be. If I won the lottery tomorrow, I would still do this job for free. I genuinely adore it and the difference it makes”

With nearly 20 years in nursing, Sinead’s journey has taken her from a band 2 role to leading endoscopy services across multiple sites. As Lead Nurse for Endoscopy and Lead Advanced Nurse Endoscopist her role now spans both clinical expertise and leadership, supporting teams while delivering diagnostic and therapeutic procedures that can detect serious conditions earlier.

April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, and the work of endoscopy Bowel Cancer Screening teams play a vital role in detecting issues earlier and improving outcomes for patients across our communities.

In our latest ‘We are UHB’ blog, Sinead shares why it always comes back to people, the support and that shared purpose is what has kept her at UHB.

Read more about Sinead in our latest ‘We are UHB’ blog via the link int he comments below. 👇

16/04/2026

We need people in your area who care about their local community. Do you understand what’s important to local people and could you spare the time to pass this on and help improve NHS services?

If the answer’s yes, why not consider putting yourself forward as a governor?

It’s an important role and you can nominate yourself for election from today.

All the details can be found via the link in the comments below. 👇

15/04/2026

Our next health talk is fast approaching! We have teamed up once again with Royal Sutton Coldfield Town Council to deliver another expert talk for the local community and University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB) members.

The free talk, called 'A journey through women’s health - fertility, menopause and beyond', is taking place on Friday 24 April from 12:00 until 13:30. Attendees will have the chance to hear from two top experts in their fields:

➡️ Dr Liz Howland, UHB Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, who will focus on fertility and pre-pregnancy optimisation.
➡️ Dr Pratima Gupta, Medical Director at Solihull Hospital and Community Services, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, who will discuss 'Menopause: the acute symptoms and long-term effects on health, and lifestyle changes which may help after menopause'.

Both experts will be on hand to take any questions at the end.

The talk is taking place at the Trinity Centre, Church Hill, Mill St, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B72 1TF. Parking is available on site, and the venue is easily accessible from both the railway station and nearby bus stops. Refreshments will be available.

To confirm your attendance, please email members@uhb.nhs.uk or telephone 0121 663 1765.

We look forward to seeing you there. ❤️

14/04/2026

Happy Vaisakhi to everyone celebrating across Birmingham and Solihull.

Vaisakhi is a festival that celebrates the birth of the Khalsa. The Khalsa represents the living form of the Sikh Gurus. It’s one of the largest Asian festivals in Europe, emphasising community values and cohesion.

Happy celebrations. We wish you the very best, from all of us at .

13/04/2026

Let’s cheer Charly on as she takes on this challenge, running every mile for the patients she’s inspired by! 👏

𝐎𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬: 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥. 🏃‍♀️

Continuing our marathon special series, meet Charly Sedgley, an administrator in the Oncology and Haematology Unit at Good Hope Hospital, who’s running the London Marathon for the Good Hope Hospital Charity’s cancer appeal. 💖

Charly is fundraising for the Oncology and Haematology Day Unit to help ensure patients receive the best care possible throughout their cancer journeys. Working as a receptionist, she sees patients through their entire treatment pathway and has built meaningful relationships with so many. For Charly, this is personal, she wants to make the unit the very best it can be for every patient who walks through the doors.

She said: “This can be a scary and daunting place for many people. But I’ve met so many brave and amazing patients, and every one of them deserves the very best care. I want to raise as much money as possible to ensure this happens.”

Charly is aiming to raise £3,000 to support her incredible team and the patients they care for.

Let’s cheer her on as she takes on this challenge, running every mile for the patients she’s inspired by! 👏

If you’d like to support Charly, you can donate via the link in the comments. 👇

10/04/2026

Over 50 patients, along with their friends and family, can now spot the signs of stroke more easily thanks to an education event led by Good Hope Hospital.

Invitations were sent to patients who had attended the hospital’s emergency department or stroke outpatient clinics over the past few months and were identified as having a transient ischaemic attack (TIA) or ‘mini stroke’.

After looking at the clinic letters of these patients, the stroke therapy team noted the most common cardiovascular risk factors included high blood pressure, high cholesterol and atrial fibrillation, a type of heart rhythm problem where the heartbeat is not steady.

The multi-partner education session, held at Sutton Coldfield United Reformed Church, was designed to look at these topics specifically. Sessions were led by Good Hope Hospital’s Dr Khaled Darawil, Stroke Consultant, and Professor Sudarshan Ramachandran, Consultant Chemical Pathologist and Professor of Metabolic Medicine.

The event, attended by over 100 people, was a collaboration between Good Hope Hospital, Royal Sutton Coldfield Town Council, NHS Birmingham and Solihull, The Pioneer Group/Age Connects West Midlands representing Sutton Coldfield Neighbourhood Network Scheme, and voluntary sector partners such as The Stroke Association and Headway.

You can read more about the event on our website using the link in the comments below. 👇

08/04/2026

A specialist orthopaedic team at Good Hope Hospital has successfully carried out its first-ever hip revision surgery using a fully custom-made hip implant – a major milestone for University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB).

Led by Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Mr Rajpreet Sahemey, the complex surgery used a bespoke, 3D-designed hip prosthesis, created to precisely match the patient’s unique bone structure. Patient-specific surgical guides helped the team plan every detail and carry out the operation with exceptional accuracy.

For 77-year-old Katherine Broadhurst, the result has been life-changing. She said: “The hip pain that used to follow me everywhere has completely gone now.”

This is the first time this advanced implant technology has been used at UHB and marks an important step in developing our complex hip reconstruction service – giving hope to patients with the most challenging conditions.

You can read more about this innovative operation on our website, using the link in the comments below. 👇

06/04/2026

Strike action by resident doctors will take place from 7am on Tuesday 7 April until 7am on Monday 13 April.

✅ 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.

05/04/2026

We are wishing a happy Easter to those celebrating across Birmingham and Solihull.

Easter is a sacred time in the Christian calendar, a season of reflection, renewal and hope. Christians observe Holy Week, reflecting on the events leading up to the first Easter - Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday.

Easter Sunday is a major celebration for Christians, as it marks Jesus’s resurrection, bringing hope and new life. For some Christians from Eastern Orthodox and Coptic traditions who follow the Julian calendar, Easter will be celebrated later in April.

A big thank you to our colleagues, who are working across our hospitals and community services over the bank holiday weekend.

03/04/2026

You wouldn’t drive with worn tyres, so why walk with worn ferrules? 🚶‍♀️🦯

If your walking aid has worn-out ferrules, pop into the Good Hope Hospital Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Centre on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8am–4pm.

Our friendly team will replace your ferrules on the spot, helping you stay steady, confident and mobile.

We also recycle and reuse pre-loved mobility equipment, giving it a second life while reducing environmental waste. ♻️

Drop-offs can be made any time in the box at the entrance to the centre.

03/04/2026

Strike action by resident doctors will take place from 7am on Tuesday 7 April until 7am on Monday 13 April.

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.

Here’s what you need to know about accessing NHS care during the industrial action.

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

02/04/2026

Good Hope Hospital and Royal Sutton Coldfield Town Council have teamed up to deliver another expert health talk for the local community and University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB) members.

The free talk, called 'A journey through women’s health - fertility, menopause and beyond', is taking place on Friday 24 April from 12:00 until 13:30. Attendees will have the chance to hear from two top experts in their fields:

➡️ Dr Liz Howland, UHB Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, who will focus on fertility and pre-pregnancy optimisation.
➡️ Dr Pratima Gupta, Medical Director at Solihull Hospital and Community Services, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, who will discuss 'Menopause: the acute symptoms and long-term effects on health, and lifestyle changes which may help after menopause'.

Both experts will be on hand to take any questions at the end.

The talk is taking place at the Trinity Centre, Church Hill, Mill St, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B72 1TF. Parking is available on site, and the venue is easily accessible from both the railway station and nearby bus stops. Refreshments will be available.

To confirm your attendance, please email members@uhb.nhs.uk or telephone 0121 663 1765.

We look forward to seeing you there. ❤️