Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust
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The account for Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust. Providing care at the Midland Met University Hospital, City & Sandwell Health Campuses & Rowley Regis Hospital: www.swbh.nhs.uk
Surgeons at the Trust have successfully performed a robotic-TAMIS surgery, the first robotic colorectal #surgery of its kind to be performed in Birmingham and the Black Country.
Transanal minimally invasive surgery (TAMIS) is a technique to remove polyps and early-stage #cancers from the rectum.
Transanal minimally invasive surgery (TAMIS) is a technique to remove polyps and early-stage #cancers from the rectum.
June 27, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Patients who are having a knee or hip replacement at the Trust will now be offered Mako robotic-arm assisted surgery, with benefits such as reduced pain, better mobility and faster recovery times.
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Mr Atul Malik explains how the innovative treatment works.
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Mr Atul Malik explains how the innovative treatment works.
June 4, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Patients who are having a knee or hip replacement at the Trust will now be offered Mako robotic-arm assisted surgery, with benefits such as reduced pain, better mobility and faster recovery times.
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Mr Atul Malik explains how the innovative treatment works.
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Mr Atul Malik explains how the innovative treatment works.
The High Sheriff of the West Midlands has officially opened what is thought to be one of the longest art galleries in a UK hospital.
On the same day The Commons Community Garden, was also opened.
Read more about the launch of both spaces here:
www.swbh.nhs.uk/news/communi...
On the same day The Commons Community Garden, was also opened.
Read more about the launch of both spaces here:
www.swbh.nhs.uk/news/communi...
April 11, 2025 at 12:00 PM
The High Sheriff of the West Midlands has officially opened what is thought to be one of the longest art galleries in a UK hospital.
On the same day The Commons Community Garden, was also opened.
Read more about the launch of both spaces here:
www.swbh.nhs.uk/news/communi...
On the same day The Commons Community Garden, was also opened.
Read more about the launch of both spaces here:
www.swbh.nhs.uk/news/communi...
Welcome to the Star Awards – our staff recognition event which honours many of our very own NHS heroes.
We’ll be bringing you news of all the winners later on this evening.
We’ll be bringing you news of all the winners later on this evening.
March 14, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Welcome to the Star Awards – our staff recognition event which honours many of our very own NHS heroes.
We’ll be bringing you news of all the winners later on this evening.
We’ll be bringing you news of all the winners later on this evening.
Over 140 students were invited to learn about the range of jobs the NHS has to offer, at the first careers event held at the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital in Smethwick.
Students were given the chance to speak to staff and find out more about the NHS role that interested them the most.
Students were given the chance to speak to staff and find out more about the NHS role that interested them the most.
February 24, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Over 140 students were invited to learn about the range of jobs the NHS has to offer, at the first careers event held at the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital in Smethwick.
Students were given the chance to speak to staff and find out more about the NHS role that interested them the most.
Students were given the chance to speak to staff and find out more about the NHS role that interested them the most.
A huge thank you to all our volunteers for all they do for our patients, visitors and staff. Here’s some of them talking about what they do and why they love volunteering #InternationalVolunteerDay
December 5, 2024 at 12:06 PM
A huge thank you to all our volunteers for all they do for our patients, visitors and staff. Here’s some of them talking about what they do and why they love volunteering #InternationalVolunteerDay
Two weeks after moving to the Midland Met, Stephen is settling in well at the new hospital.
Previously, he told us how he'd spent 50 years working at City Hospital, starting his role as a domestic aged just 16.
Previously, he told us how he'd spent 50 years working at City Hospital, starting his role as a domestic aged just 16.
December 3, 2024 at 11:57 AM
Two weeks after moving to the Midland Met, Stephen is settling in well at the new hospital.
Previously, he told us how he'd spent 50 years working at City Hospital, starting his role as a domestic aged just 16.
Previously, he told us how he'd spent 50 years working at City Hospital, starting his role as a domestic aged just 16.
Our chaplains would like to welcome all patients, visitors and staff to our Spiritual Care Centre. Located on Level 5 of The Midland Met, it is open between 7am and 10pm for private prayer and meditation.
Outside of these hours, please speak to a member of staff who will accompany you.
Outside of these hours, please speak to a member of staff who will accompany you.
December 2, 2024 at 3:17 PM
Our chaplains would like to welcome all patients, visitors and staff to our Spiritual Care Centre. Located on Level 5 of The Midland Met, it is open between 7am and 10pm for private prayer and meditation.
Outside of these hours, please speak to a member of staff who will accompany you.
Outside of these hours, please speak to a member of staff who will accompany you.