Bham Children's Hosp 💙

Birmingham Children's Hospital - proud to be part of Birmingham Women's & Children's NHS Foundation Trust. Hospital & charity (Reg no. 1160875) official account

[Bham Children's Hosp 💙 @Bham_Childrens]

Nominate your Star of the Month! 🌟

Has a staff member made your experience at hospital special?

Nominate them for our Star of the Month Award ⭐

You can nominate via our website: https://t.co/bOjhJyZtTE

[Transport for West Midlands @TransportForWM]

⚠️Rail industrial action TODAY & TOMORROW (10 & 11 July)

🟥No Snow Hill Line.

🟥No Camp Hill Line.

🟥 No New Street to Hereford.

🟥No New Street to Shrewsbury.

⚠️Limited service on other local routes.

Plan Ahead.

@westmidrailway

[NHS @NHSuk]

An amber heat-health alert has been issued across parts of England.

Some people – particularly the elderly, very young, or those with existing health conditions – face a real risk to their health.

Learn how to look after yourself and others ➡️ https://t.co/kI4xLn0NIK

[Bham Children's Hosp 💙 @Bham_Childrens]

It was a pleasure to welcome WellChild Patron, Prince Harry, to our Children's Hospital today as he met families, WellChild Nurses and staff who are transforming care for children with complex medical needs.

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KIDSNTS recently celebrated its 10th anniversary, marking a decade of providing specialist neonatal and paediatric critical care transport across the West Midlands.

Thank you to the staff, partners, charity team and supporters who make this vital service possible.

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Our Children's Hospital has been awarded a prestigious accolade recognising our commitment to supporting those with autism.❤️

Find out more: https://t.co/04McWJQ4Ld

[BWC NHS Trust @BWC_NHS]

Are you passionate about shaping services and supporting colleagues to make a real difference to patients and families in Birmingham and beyond?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Chief Registrar to join @Bham_Childrens

Visit: https://t.co/uXzkWxcY3D

[Bham Children's Hosp 💙 @Bham_Childrens]

It was an emotional moment as Esther rang her end-of-treatment bell after being diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia.

Read her story in talk BWC: https://t.co/IkHUmCb4QT

[Bham Children's Hosp 💙 @Bham_Childrens]

This week we’ve been celebrating the first National Children’s Nurses Day with our wonderful colleagues and community ❤️

Thank you to our children’s nurses for being by the side of our children, young people and families 💕

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Caring for some of our tiniest babies who’ve been diagnosed with heart conditions, meet Anita, a Ward Sister we’re spotlighting as part of National Children’s Nurses Day.

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How strict was it working as a nurse more than 50 years ago?

In part 2 of Tayshelice’s interview with Norman Long – our first ever male children’s nurse - he talks uniform, bosses and doctors.

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What was it like to be the first ever male children’s nurse at our hospital? 👨‍⚕️

Step forward Norman Long – who had that very role and spoke to our young sickle cell patient Tayshelice about it.

[Bham Children's Hosp 💙 @Bham_Childrens]

As part of the first ever National Children’s Nurses Day, we’re shining the spotlight on unique roles we have at our hospital.

Maureen is a Retinoblastoma Nurse Specialist - which means she looks after children with a very rare type of cancer that develops in the retina.

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“This was absolutely wonderful. We didn't know what to expect at first, but once the fun started, they had the time of their life.“

Our Complications of Excess Weight Service hosted a Fun Day, bringing families and staff together ❤️

Find out more: https://t.co/HnbXnq1lIs

[Bham Children's Hosp 💙 @Bham_Childrens]

45 years of Radio Lollipop at BCH🎉 ❤️

Our Trust's Radio Lollipop is celebrating 45 years of providing comfort, play and entertainment to the patients and families in our care.

Find out more: https://t.co/oYfs09BPlR

[Bham Children's Hosp 💙 @Bham_Childrens]

Have an appointment coming up?

Plan ahead during the heatwave:
👉 Bring some water with you to stay hydrated
👉 Check local transport - it may be disrupted due to the hot weather

For more heatwave advice visit: https://t.co/s0E0smyyBg

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A drug that can delay the onset of type 1 diabetes is being made available on the NHS after our patients were the first to receive the medication in the UK.

Hear from lead researcher, Dr Renuka Dias, about why this is a game-changer.

Read more here: https://t.co/CEwDYcLGmv

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Water safety advice ⚠️

It's important to be aware of how to stay safe around water and what to do if someone is in trouble, especially in the summer months.

Expert Hayley Durnall, our Public Health Consultant, shares her water safety advice.

@NHSMidlands @NHSBSol

[Birmingham City Council @BhamCityCouncil]

🌳With warm weather expected in the region this week, we want to remind all visitors to Birmingham’s parks to enjoy their visit but please follow our water safety guidance. And please remember you cannot have a personal fire or barbecue in a public park or green open space 🔥

Please make sure you extinguish any cigarettes and take your litter home. Read more in comments👇

[NHS @NHSuk]

While many of us enjoy the hot weather, it’s important to stay safe to avoid heat exhaustion or heatstroke.

Here are some tips to help you beat the heat. ⬇While many of us enjoy the hot weather, it’s important to stay safe to avoid heat exhaustion or heatstroke.

Here are some tips to help you beat the heat. ⬇While many of us enjoy the hot weather, it’s important to stay safe to avoid heat exhaustion or heatstroke.

Here are some tips to help you beat the heat. ⬇While many of us enjoy the hot weather, it’s important to stay safe to avoid heat exhaustion or heatstroke.

Here are some tips to help you beat the heat. ⬇While many of us enjoy the hot weather, it’s important to stay safe to avoid heat exhaustion or heatstroke.

Here are some tips to help you beat the heat. ⬇️