David Sellers, 63, has been living as an amputee for 45 years and has relied on the West Midlands Rehabilitation Centre in Selly Oak for four decades. Recently, he has spoken out about the significant delays plaguing the …
Patients across the NHS are grappling with the most severe medicine shortages ever recorded, health leaders warn. Pharmacists and GPs have highlighted critical disruptions impacting access to essential drugs, particularly …
As the 2026 GP Patient Survey results approach, patients’ opinions once again shine a light on the best and worst GP surgeries across the Midlands. The annual national survey captures patients’ experiences and satisfaction …
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB) has temporarily halted the routine use of Botox injections for Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction (SOD), a rare and extremely painful digestive disorder, citing the need …
The annual GP Patient Survey for 2026 is now open, inviting patients throughout the Midlands to share their experiences and rate their local GP surgeries. This widely respected survey provides valuable insights into how well …
Across England, patients are once again invited to evaluate their local GP surgeries through the annual GP Patient Survey. This vital questionnaire captures the opinions of those who matter most—the patients—on the quality …
Several major hospitals across Birmingham and the surrounding areas have declared a critical incident due to an unprecedented surge in patient numbers. The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Heartlands, Good Hope, along with …