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A Birmingham man left in a coma after catching COVID-19 says that a rehabilitation journey based on regular physiotherapy and daily exercise at home has saved his life.

The BCHC Freedom to Speak Up strategy sets out the approach and commitment to creating a listening culture at Birmingham Community Healthcare over the next fiveyears.

Hundreds of patients in BIrmingham and Solihull are benefited from receiving care at home as a high quality alternative to acute hospital admission.

Our winter plan for 2023-24 sets out our approach for keeping clinical services safe, supporting colleagues and playing our part in managing health and care system pressures.

Rukshana Ali, Rachael Garvey, Becky Martin and Sam Tullett have all gained the recognition, which is for individual nurses who have demonstrated a high level of commitment to patient care and nursing practice.

At our annual members' meeting, we took a look back at our journey of development as an organisation from agreeing a new set of shared values in 2018. We called it our 'Fit for 2022' programme.

Birmingham Community Healthcare is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Robbie Dedi as its next Chief Medical Officer (CMO).

Two integrated neighbourhood teams including GPs, district nursing and therapy teams, mental health professionals, voluntary services, social care and other council services are being trialled in Birmingham to help improve joined up care and support across the city.

Are you over 60 years of age? Are you having problems with your walking or walking more slowly than before? If so, we are looking for people to take part in a study.

Our annual members' meeting will be held on the afternoon of Thursday, 21 September at the Muath Trust, Bordesley Centre, Stratford Rd, Birmingham, West Midlands, B11 1AR. Join us from 12.30pm ahead of the formal meeting at 1.30pm.

The Charity Team are joining up with the Moseley Society to bring you and your family a free fun event taking place on Thursday 17^th August 10am-2pm at the Dovecote, Alcester Road, B13 8JL.

Each year, BCHC Charity spends around £15,0000 on items, initiatives, and projects to support patients, and their families and loved ones, during their last months. These items help families build beautiful memories together, provide treasured keepsakes and aid families and carers in processing their grief.

In celebration of 75 years of the NHS, BCHC Charity funded a photography project as part of their Arts in Health initiative which aims to showcase and celebrate the diversity of Team BCHC staff.

Marking the 75th anniversary of the NHS on Wednesday, 5 July, Their Royal Highnesses The Prince and Princess of Wales surprised NHS staff and patients from across the UK with a very special NHS Big Tea party.

Thanks to a generous donation administered through the Charities Aid Foundation, we have been able to create and deliver a far-reaching, accessible, and participatory arts and cultural programme for both colleagues and patients. The aim is to increase engagement, reduce social isolation and boost morale following the pandemic. 

Thanks to generous donations from the Neighbourhood Network Schemes based in Yardley, Hodge Hill and Sutton Coldfield, the Eric W Vincent Trust Fund, the Community District Nursing team charity fund, and a donation in memory of Mr Alan Wilson, BCHC Charity has been able to provide winter support to vulnerable older patients on the District Nursing caseload.  

BCHC recently launched its International Staff Forum with an event held at Birmingham City Football Club that provided staff with the opportunity to network and communicate how the Trust can support them going forward.

Ground-breaking partnership in vanguard of long Covid research and care

The Paediatric Occupational Therapy (OT) Advice Line commenced in September 2019, and provides families and professionals the opportunity to speak directly with an Occupational Therapist for immediate advice and support.