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Birmingham Community Healthcare is trialling a new system of digital health asessments. Patients on a waiting list for one of our clinical services may receive a text message asking them to complete a short health survey so that a healthcare professional can assess whether or not they still need the appointment they have been given.. This is part of a trial of a new system for managing our waiting lists more efficiently.

BCHC is committed to addressing health and employment inequalities. This year, on the anniversary of the birth of Captain Noel Godfrey Chavasse and ahead of Remembrance Day on Sunday, we are expressing our commitment to support the Armed Forces community by signing the Armed Forces Covenant.

BCHC Charity have funded the installation of a new green gym near the Juniper Centre at Moseley Hall Hospital.

Our Access to Communication and Technology (ACT) service is celebrating its 40th anniversary of helping people with over 1,300 different medical conditions thanks to pioneering use of technology to maximise capacity for independent living.

Walking Stick Check Week is a drive to prevent avoidable falls caused by poorly maintained walking aids.

The BCHC clinical illustration team has scooped 15 awards in the Institute of Medical Illustrators’ annual awards.

Our 2023 Black History Month celebration event featured a line-up of guest speakers committed to addressing issues of equity, equality and inclusion.

‘Live’ for more than two months, the east and west Birmingham integrated neighbourhood teams are already making a significant impact on the health and wellbeing of local people.

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.