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Common conditions treated by Pain Management Chronic pain is the term given to any pain ...

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Pain control feedback Patient experience feedback of pain control at UHB.

Pain management The Pain Management Service provides an outpatient service to ...

Pain management clinics There are a variety of clinics held each week ...

Pain management procedures Facet joint injection Lumbar epidurals Facet joint ...

Consultant directory The consultant directory helps you to find consultants by specialty or alphabetically by surname.

Royal art link for new hospital A royal charity will brighten the lives of patients at QEHB with the opening of a major permanent art exhibition.

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Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) About the PALS team at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust.

Consultant directory The consultant directory helps you to find consultants by specialty or alphabetically by surname.

Hearing implant patient stories Stories from patients who have received a hearing implant.

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Patient eligibility and selection criteria Information on eligibility for free NHS treatment at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust.

Hand hygiene feedback Patient experience feedback of hand hygiene at UHB.

Hospital and ward cleanliness feedback Patient experience feedback of hospital and ward cleanliness at UHB.

Hospital food feedback Patient experience feedback of hospital food at UHB.

Involvement in decisions about care and treatment feedback Patient experience feedback of involvement in care and treatment at UHB.

Overall care feedback Patient experience feedback of care received at UHB.

Pain control feedback Patient experience feedback of pain control at UHB.

Patient experience feedback Patient experience feedback of services, treatment and care at UHB.

Privacy during treatment feedback Patient experience feedback of treatment privacy at UHB.

Respect and dignity feedback Patient experience feedback of respect and dignity at UHB.

Staff talking in front of patients feedback Patient experience feedback of staff talking in front of patients at UHB.

Patient initiated follow-up (PIFU) appointments Information about patient initiated follow-up appointments, which are offered in some of our clinics.

myhealth@QEHB myhealth@QEHB is a leading-edge patient records portal.

How we use your information Information on how UHB uses the information held about its patients.

Patient stories archive Read patient stories published on our website pre-1 June 2010.

Kidney Patients' Association Information on the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Kidney Patients' Association.

Admission to hospital The doctor might decide that you should be admitted ...

After your visit If you have had a general anaesthetic, you will ...

Appliances If you are supplied with a walking aid, wheelchair ...

Arriving at the hospital On arrival at the relevant unit, please report to ...

Booking Centre referrals GP referral information for the Booking Centre at UHB.

Care Round initiative supports patient safety QEHB patients are enjoying the benefits of a new scheme which aims to tailor nursing care to their individual needs.

Catering for patients and visitors The Catering Department provides all patient meals and offers a paid-for service for staff and visitors

Contact PALS Contact PALS at at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust.

Contact the Catering Team Catering helpdesk Telephone: 0121 371 2668 Ben Foxall, Trust Catering ...

Decision trees

Delivering single-sex accommodation Information on UHB's policy regarding single-sex accommodation.

Diabetes referrals Patients are seen only at the request of the ...

Failure to attend To ensure we provide the best possible service, many ...

Further appointments After you have been seen by the doctor, you ...

Hand hygiene feedback Patient experience feedback of hand hygiene at UHB.

Having an operation Fasting Fasting is essential prior to surgery under ...

Inpatients VisitingTimesBanner Here you can find information about how to ...

Inpatients and outpatients Inpatients If you require surgery, a consultant surgeon specialising ...

Liver and HPB referrals Patients are seen only at the request of the ...

Making an appointment Routine appointments Please write to one of the ...

Outpatients Due to COVID-19, please see the following guidance ...

Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) About the PALS team at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust.

Patient and carer councils “Working in partnership to provide the best possible services ...

Patient support and helplines Rheumatology nursing support service The Rheumatology nursing support service ...

Patients and visitors See what University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust can ...

Preparing for day surgery Arrange for a friend or relative to collect you ...

Preparing for your visit Please see the links on the left for information ...

Prescriptions Information about prescriptions and pharmacy services for outpatients.

Referral forms

Referrals If you have access to NHS eReferrals, please refer ...

Renal referrals

Rheumatology referrals The Rheumatology Department offers a comprehensive service to patients ...

Staff training As one of the country's leading teaching hospitals, doctors, ...

Support groups Action on Pain (AOP) AOP is a national charity ...

Swine flu information for HIV infected patients Please see the related links box for general swine ...

Waiting times Please do not arrive more than 10 minutes before ...

What to bring Bringing the following items with you will make your ...

What to expect What to expect after you've arrived for your outpatient appointment at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham.

What you need to do Please: read your appointment letter carefully as ...

X-rays and pregnant women You may be asked to have an X-ray. If ...

The Patrick Room To be told that you have cancer can be ...

The McCanns' story Newlyweds Julie and Paul McCann asked friends and family to donate to the RCDM in lieu of wedding gifts.

Gender pay gap Gender pay gap information for the Trust for the 12 months to 31 March 2017.

A guide to hospital-acquired deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism Watch a video demonstrating causes, symptoms and prevention of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism.

A guide to hospital-acquired deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism Watch a preview of "A guide to hospital-acquired deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism".

Causes and symptoms of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism A list of activities which can lead to increased risk of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism.

Deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism Information about causes, symptoms and prevention of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE).

What we can do to help prevent DVT and PE The measures we can take at the hospital to help prevent deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism.

What you can do to help prevent DVT See what you can do to reduce the risk of developing deep vein thrombosis.

Post exposure prophylaxis after sexual exposure to HIV (PEPSE) If you have had a condom breakage or unprotected sex, treatment is now available that may prevent your sexual partner from contracting HIV.

Accident and Emergency clinical quality indicators The A&E clinical quality indicators display the latest performance figures for the Emergency Department at UHB.

May 2015 A&E performance headlines The latest UHB Emergency Department performance information.

Video: having your PET CT scan at QEHB A video showing you what to expect when you visit QEHB for a PET CT scan.

Pharmacy Information about Pharmacy services at UHB.

Pharmacy service Long established and experienced Friendly and informative Dedicated to providing a ...

The Wainwrights' story Sue and Philip Wainwright used the occasion of their ruby wedding anniversary earlier this year to raise money for the Liver Unit.

Patient support and helplines Rheumatology nursing support service The Rheumatology nursing support service ...

Contact wards and departments Find telephone numbers for wards and departments at the new Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, old QE and Selly Oak hospitals.

Phosphoris-32 treatment Information about phosphoris-32 treatment

Clinical photography

Clinical photography opening times Monday – Friday* 09:00 – 17:00 * Please note that we ...

Consent, confidentiality and copyright for clinical photography Our photographers will confirm you have given your consent ...

Contact the clinical photographers Clinical Photography Level 0 Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham Mindelsohn ...

How to find Clinical Photography The Clinical Photography department is located on level 0 ...

Medical legal photography The Clinical Photography Department at QEHB offer a medical ...

Meet the Clinical Photography Team The Medical Illustration Department at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS ...

Apache gunship visits Selly Oak photo gallery An Apache gunship helicopter made a flying visit to Selly Oak Hospital on Thursday 17 June 2010. See the photos here.

New hospital construction photo gallery These photos chart the construction of the new Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham between March 2007 and May 2010.

New hospital fire drill photo gallery Photos from the fire drill at the new Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham on 15 May 2010.

New hospital media briefing photo gallery See photos from the new hopsital media briefing held on 8 June 2010.

Photo galleries Photos from the new Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, the old QE and Selly Oak Hospital.

Photos from the Best in Care Awards 2011 Photos from the Best in Care Awards ceremony 2011.

Photos from the Best in Care Awards 2012 Photos from the Best in Care Awards ceremony 2012.

Photos from the Best in Care Awards 2013 Photos from the Best in Care Awards ceremony 2013.

Photos from the Best in Care Awards 2014 Photos from the Best in Care Awards ceremony 2014.

Photos from the Best in Care Awards 2015 Photos from the Best in Care Awards ceremony 2015.

Photos from the Best in Care Awards 2016 Photos from the Best in Care Awards ceremony 2016.

Photos from the Best in Care Awards 2017 Photos from the Best in Care Awards ceremony 2017.

Photos from the Clocking Out event Photos from the Clocking Out event held in November 2010 to celebrate care at the old Queen Elizabeth Hospital.

Photos from Trust events See photos from events at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust.

Photos of Selly Oak Hospital Gallery of photos from Selly Oak Hospital.

Staff transport with A&E move graphic photo gallery These photos show the new staff "Merry go Round" mini buses with A&E move graphics.

Hospital physio joins Olympic team Emma Batchelor is going for gold with the Great Britain women’s Olympic hockey team at the 2012 London Games.

Cardiac physiology Information about cardiac physiology services at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham.

Hospital physio joins Olympic team Emma Batchelor is going for gold with the Great Britain women’s Olympic hockey team at the 2012 London Games.

Meet the Multiple Sclerosis Team Find out about the staff who make up the Multiple Sclerosis Team at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital.

Physiotherapy Physiotherapy at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, offering services dedicated to restoration of movement, and treatment for impairment and disability.

Physiotherapy in Rheumatology Patients can be referred to physiotherapy by their GP ...

Patient initiated follow-up (PIFU) appointments Information about patient initiated follow-up appointments, which are offered in some of our clinics.

Endocrinology quality indicator Percentage of patients prescribed hydrocortisone replacement following pituitary tumour ...

Podcasts

How to get referred to podiatry Patients who attend University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust ...

Podiatry (chiropody) Information about podiatry (chiropody) for patients at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust.

Our policies and procedures Selected policies and procedures are available below. They are ...

Website privacy policy This privacy policy is intended to inform you how ...

Portering The Portering department provides a comprehensive 24-hour service in ...

Anaesthetics quality indicators Percentage of high risk patients prescribed anti-sickness medication at ...

Care in pregnancy The Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham HIV Service is a multidisciplinary ...

X-rays and pregnant women You may be asked to have an X-ray. If ...

Preparing for day surgery Arrange for a friend or relative to collect you ...

Preparing for your visit Please see the links on the left for information ...

Prescriptions Information about prescriptions and pharmacy services for outpatients.

A guide to hospital-acquired deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism Watch a video demonstrating causes, symptoms and prevention of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism.

Deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism Information about causes, symptoms and prevention of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE).

What we can do to help prevent DVT and PE The measures we can take at the hospital to help prevent deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism.

What you can do to help prevent DVT See what you can do to reduce the risk of developing deep vein thrombosis.

Prince Charles and David Cameron photo gallery Photos from the joint visit of Prince Charles and David Cameron to Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham in December 2010.

Royal art link for new hospital A royal charity will brighten the lives of patients at QEHB with the opening of a major permanent art exhibition.

Prince Charles and David Cameron photo gallery Photos from the joint visit of Prince Charles and David Cameron to Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham in December 2010.

Royal art link for new hospital A royal charity will brighten the lives of patients at QEHB with the opening of a major permanent art exhibition.

Copyright All intellectual property rights in this website (including, without ...

Dignity champions project Everyone has the right to be treated with respect, ...

Privacy during treatment feedback Patient experience feedback of treatment privacy at UHB.

Privacy, dignity and comfort University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB) recognises that dignity ...

Using this website 1. Acceptance of terms 1.1. Your access to ...

Website accessibility This statement applies to the Trust websites available via ...

Website privacy policy This privacy policy is intended to inform you how ...

Privacy notices [REDIRECTED] Information on how we use and store data.

Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) compliance The Trust's compliance statement in line with the CMA's Private Healthcare Market Investigation Order 2014.

What is a first-time, isolated coronary artery bypass graft procedure? Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) procedures are carried out ...

Cardiology facilities, treatments and procedures Facilities include: one cardiology wards one coronary care units four catheter laboratories pacing ...

Common procedures performed There may be a need to carry out further ...

Common procedures performed Short synacthen test Water deprivation ...

Our policies and procedures Selected policies and procedures are available below. They are ...

Pain management procedures Facet joint injection Lumbar epidurals Facet joint ...

Procedures Chemotherapy Radiotherapy Other procedures On ...

Contact Procurement Procurement Simon Clarke, Managing Director - Procurement Services Email: Simon.Clarke@uhb.nhs.uk ...

Opportunities with the Trust Find out about forthcoming opportunities for tenders at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust.

Procurement The department is based away from the QEHB hospital ...

Procurement guidance for company representatives University Hospital Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB) has established ...

Procurement information for companies There should be a stringent policy for all visits ...

Allen Phillips Allen Phillips is currently studying for a BA in ...

David Coles When David Coles was made redundant he vowed he ...

Jane Westwood Every hospital needs a Jane. Jane is bright-eyed, bushy-tailed ...

Jenny Buchan Retired teacher Jenny Buchan loves her volunteering work at ...

Members' profiles Read about some of the existing members of University ...

Vicky Tod Vicky Todd, a retired social worker, has been volunteering ...

Contact the Hearing Implant Programme For further information regarding the services we provide, please ...

Hearing implant patient stories Stories from patients who have received a hearing implant.

Implant assessment process Cochlear, EAS or ABI implant assessment process Middle ear ...

Implant follow up programme Our programme complies with the joint British Cochlear Implant ...

Implant questions and answers Is an implant safe? Cochlear implants in adults ...

Implant switch-on Switch-on refers to the fitting of the external sound ...

Implant types Middle ear implant (MEI) Cochlear implant (CI) Electro-acoustic stimulation (EAS) implant Auditory ...

Jonathan Cadoux-Hudson's story Jonathan Cadoux-Hudson recaps his experience of receiving a cochlear implant.

Linda Mitchelmore's story Linda Mitchelmore recaps her experience of receiving a cochlear implant.

Meet the Hearing Implant Programme team Hearing Implant Programme team -> Will Brassington, Consultant Clinical Scientist - ...

Surgical solutions to hearing loss The normal hearing pathway Sound waves in the air ...

Mental health Mental health services are provided by Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust.

Meet your public governors Public Governors are elected to represent 10 constituencies, with ...

Meetings held in public Information and dates for meetings of the Board of Directors and Council of Governors held in public and the AGM.

BoD meeting papers, April 2010 Papers from the meeting of the Board of Directors, April 2010.

BoD meeting papers, April 2011 Papers from the meeting of the Board of Directors, April 2011.

BoD meeting papers, April 2012 Papers from the meeting of the Board of Directors, April 2012.

BoD meeting papers, April 2013 Papers from the meeting of the Board of Directors, April 2013.

BoD meeting papers, April 2016 Papers from the meeting of the Board of Directors, April 2016.

BoD meeting papers, April 2017 Papers from the meeting of the Board of Directors, April 2017.

BoD meeting papers, April 2018 Papers from the meeting of the Board of Directors, April 2018.

BoD meeting papers, April 2019 Papers from the meeting of the Board of Directors, April 2019.

BoD meeting papers, December 2011 Papers from the meeting of the Board of Directors, December 2011.

BoD meeting papers, December 2012 Papers from the meeting of the Board of Directors, December 2012.

BoD meeting papers, December 2018 Papers from the joint meeting of the Board of Directors and Council of Governors, December 2018.

BoD meeting papers, February 2011 Papers from the meeting of the Board of Directors, February 2011.

BoD meeting papers, February 2012 Papers from the meeting of the Board of Directors, February 2012.

BoD meeting papers, February 2013 Papers from the meeting of the Board of Directors, February 2013.

BoD meeting papers, February 2014 Papers from the meeting of the Board of Directors, February 2014.

BoD meeting papers, January 2012 Papers from the meeting of the Board of Directors, January 2012.

BoD meeting papers, January 2013 Papers from the meeting of the Board of Directors, January 2013.

BoD meeting papers, January 2017 Papers from the meeting of the Board of Directors, January 2017.

BoD meeting papers, January 2018 Papers from the meeting of the Board of Directors, January 2018.

BoD meeting papers, January 2019 Papers from the meeting of the Board of Directors, January 2019.

BoD meeting papers, July 2011 Papers from the meeting of the Board of Directors, July 2011.

BoD meeting papers, July 2012 Papers from the meeting of the Board of Directors, July 2012.

BoD meeting papers, July 2013 Papers from the meeting of the Board of Directors, July 2013.

BoD meeting papers, July 2016 Papers from the meeting of the Board of Directors, July 2016.

BoD meeting papers, July 2017 Papers from the meeting of the Board of Directors, July 2017.

BoD meeting papers, July 2018 Papers from the meeting of the Board of Directors, July 2018.

BoD meeting papers, March 2011 Papers from the meeting of the Board of Directors, March 2011.

BoD meeting papers, March 2012 Papers from the meeting of the Board of Directors, March 2012.

BoD meeting papers, March 2013 Papers from the meeting of the Board of Directors, March 2013.

BoD meeting papers, March 2017 Papers from the meeting of the Board of Directors, March 2017.

BoD meeting papers, March 2018 Papers from the meeting of the Board of Directors, March 2018.

BoD meeting papers, May 2011 Papers from the meeting of the Board of Directors, May 2011.

BoD meeting papers, May 2012 Papers from the meeting of the Board of Directors, May 2012.

BoD meeting papers, November 2011 Papers from the meeting of the Board of Directors, November 2011.

BoD meeting papers, November 2012 Papers from the meeting of the Board of Directors, November 2012.

BoD meeting papers, October 2011 Papers from the meeting of the Board of Directors, October 2011.

BoD meeting papers, October 2012 Papers from the meeting of the Board of Directors, October 2012.

BoD meeting papers, October 2013 Papers from the meeting of the Board of Directors, October 2013.

BoD meeting papers, October 2015 Papers from the meeting of the Board of Directors, October 2015.

BoD meeting papers, October 2016 Papers from the meeting of the Board of Directors, October 2016.

BoD meeting papers, October 2017 Papers from the meeting of the Board of Directors, October 2017.

BoD meeting papers, October 2018 Papers from the meeting of the Board of Directors, October 2018.

BoD meeting papers, September 2011 Papers from the meeting of the Board of Directors, September 2011.

BoD meeting papers, September 2012 Papers from the meeting of the Board of Directors, September 2012.

BoD meeting papers, September 2013 Papers from the meeting of the Board of Directors, September 2013.

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A guide to hospital-acquired deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism Watch a video demonstrating causes, symptoms and prevention of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism.

A guide to hospital-acquired deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism Watch a preview of "A guide to hospital-acquired deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism".

Causes and symptoms of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism A list of activities which can lead to increased risk of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism.

Deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism Information about causes, symptoms and prevention of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE).

What we can do to help prevent DVT and PE The measures we can take at the hospital to help prevent deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism.

What you can do to help prevent DVT See what you can do to reduce the risk of developing deep vein thrombosis.

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