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Family’s life-saving kidney transplants A brother and his sister-in-law are thought to have made medical history by undergoing life-saving transplants with kidneys taken from a single donor. And, in a remarkable twist of fate, his wife, Nasim Akhter and brother-in-law Mohammed have also undergone kidney transplants after years of illness. Mazim Ali had been living with a deteriorating kidney for many years and had been on dialysis when the early morning call came through. Moments later another call came through on his home’s landline informing his sister-inlaw, Tazeem Aktar, that the team at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham was able to give her the other kidney. The donor was one of many thousands of people who had signed the register which authorises medical teams to transplant their organs in event of their death. Maz, who has returned to part-time work as a community pharmacist, said: “As far as I am aware we are the only two living relatives to have received a kidney transplant on the same day from the same cadaveric donor. It has meant everything to us and we will always be grateful.” The life-saving transplants took place in April 2013 just a month before Maz’s wife had her

kidney removed due to her illness (PKD). She underwent a transplant operation, with the team using a kidney from a member of her family in January 2014, and is also recovering well. Maz’s brother-in-law Mohammed Jamil, 47, was the fourth member of their family to undergo a kidney transplant. The engineer received the kidney from his wife, Nasreen Akhtar. Since the operation in April 2014 both Mohammed and his wife have recovered well. The same progress has been made by Maz, who was first diagnosed with polycystic kidney disease while studying at University. His kidney function began to gradually decline and in March, 2010 he was placed on the hospital’s transplant register. He said: “I was informed that due to my background and ethnicity, the average wait would be about five years, as few members of my community donate organs after death.” While Maz waited he was taught how to manage his condition while continuing to work full time until 2013 when he had to start haemodialysis. These three sessions a week, each lasting four hours, cleansed Maz’s blood but forced him to reduce his other commitments. Maz said: “There were some good days and

some bad. Dialysis is not a cure it is a treatment option. The statistics show that about half of the patients that start dialysis will die after five years on dialysis.” He was able to learn how to undertake selfdialysis and a purpose-built room was built in his garden. Supportive family were considered as donors and it was found his younger brother and first cousin were both compatible. An early morning call put these plans on hold with the hospital team confirming kidneys from someone who had died would be available for him and his sister-in-law. Maz said: “It really has been a life changing experience and we will be ever grateful to the donor and their family who took this decision. It has changed so many lives, not only for myself and my sister-in-law but for all our family.” Now Maz is hoping that other people will see the value of joining the organ donor register. He is an active member of the Sadqa project and, 18 months after the transplant, said: “Initially I had post transplant complications, called ‘sleepy kidney syndrome’, but now a year and a half post transplant, I am very well. I hope others will see just what this can mean to someone’s life.”

New checks to track health of teams The Trust will be piloting a new, free and confidential health check for all housekeeping assistants and porters. The check-up will make use of new automatic ‘health pods’ that measure, height, weight, body mass index and blood pressure. A research nurse will then measure the waists of staff and have a conversation to talk about their results from the health pod, any health issues that might be concerning them. Staff will then be given advice on diet and exercise, signposted to their GP or to a smoking cessation clinic. The hope for the ‘well people’ clinics is to boost the health and wellbeing of staff at QEHB by giving staff with busy lives the opportunity to see a health professional and given the information needed to make healthier choices. If the pilot is successful the Trust hopes to roll out the clinics to all staff. To book an appointment or for more information, call or email the team at: Tel: 0121 371 3155 email@alison.berry2@uhb.nhs.uk

Jenny Hiley, Professional Development Research Nurse, Antony Cobley, Senior HR Manager-Governance, and Christina Reihill, Pre-admission Screening - Leading Nurse Practitior

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National recognition for orchard project

The Trust’s Community Orchard and Gardens have been nominated in two categories at the prestigious annual Patient Experience Network National Awards, PENNA. The Community Orchard and Gardens feature in the ‘Environment of Care’ category for the work done to improve the 16,000 sq metres of land around the hospital site for better use by patients, staff and the local community. Collaborative working may also see the orchard gain an esteemed PENNA award in the ‘Partnership working to improve experience’ category. The annual PENNA awards aim to recognise and celebrate the delivery of outstanding patient experience by those involved in healthcare. Antony Cobley, Senior HR Manager and Health and Well-being Lead at QEHB, said: “These nominations show the level of innovation and determination at the Trust to improve not just the patient’s journey, but that of our staff. “Weeks and months of planning and hard work with all of our excellent and driven partners have helped us to deliver on this vision, but there is much more to do. “The hope is that patients will be able to access a number of unique and welcoming spaces outdoors and around the hospital to get away from what can be a worrying and stressful time on the wards and in clinics.” Mandy Green, Head of Patient Experience at QEHB, said: “The gardens represent the Trust’s commitment to finding innovative ways to improve the experience for our patients and staff for the better. “It is an incredible achievement and testament to Antony’s vision.” The Trust was also nominated for a further PENNA award which will compete against the Orchard. The Trust’s buggy service which helps transport patients with limited mobility between the car park and main entrance was also nominated in the ‘Environment of Care’ category. The shuttlebug is operated solely by volunteers and has helped over 50,000 people to date.

For more details about the Awards visit: www.patientexperienceawards.org For the full story see page 13

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Health Talks for Foundation Trust Members Daytime sessions: 10.00–10.30 – Registration 10.30–noon – Health Talk

Evening sessions*: 18.00–18.30 – Registration 18.30–20.00 – Health Talk VENUE: Lecture Theatre 3, Education Centre, Level 1, Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham

Dignity in care is at heart of our work

Wednesday 18 March Skin: Disorders and treatments Friday 17 April Dementia and Alzheimer’s

Dignity in Care

Thursday 7 May* Organ donation Tuesday 19 May Lungs: Coping with respiratory conditions Wednesday 17 June Sleep: Insomnia and sleep problems Friday 24 July Thyroid: Under-active and over-active Tuesday 18 August Can you hear me? Hearing problems and treatments Monday 7 September* Mental health Wednesday 23 September Eyes: Common conditions affecting sight Friday 23 October Stroke and TIA

The Trust’s Dignity in Care team organised an awareness stand in the QEHB atrium to celebrate Dignity Action Day. Dignity Action Day is an annual opportunity for hospital staff, and members of the public, to uphold people’s rights to dignity and provide a truly memorable day for patients and visitors. Sue Atkins, Clinical Nurse Specialist (Dementia), said: “The day gives us a chance to speak to many patients, relatives and staff to tell that what we are doing for the Dignity Campaign and how this benefits our patients here at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham.

The day is also about taking the time to celebrate those at the centre of what we do Sue Atkins, Clinical Nurse Specialist

Monday 16 November How the brain works Wednesday 16 December Alcohol: The effects of drinking and support available For more information see: www.uhb.nhs.uk/health-talks.htm

New chapter for book

Consultant ENT surgeon Paul Pracy has been presented with a book published by the Cancer Laryngectomee Trust to thank him for his work in editing a new chapter. The new chapter was written by Birmingham graduate Dr Nicola Oswald, the granddaughter of the Cancer Laryngectomee Trust founder Sydney Norgate. A laryngectomy is the name of the operation where the larynx or voice box is removed. Someone who has had the procedure is called a laryngectomee. Sydney Norgate, who was a laryngectomee himself, wrote the book ‘Laryngectomy is Not a Tragedy’ over 25 years ago in order to help other laryngectomees learn to talk again. The book is full of practical advice and information, as well as reassurance. A new edition in 2013 gives the latest information on new speech methods, lifestyle and future developments. The presentation was made by Rosalind Oswald and Wendy Thompson, two of the trustees of the Cancer Laryngectomee Trust. The book is available from the charity and is supplied free of charge to all laryngectomees and health professionals who work with laryngectomees. The charity also welcomes applications for small grants from laryngectomees. The book can be downloaded from the charity website at cancerlt.org. The charity’s postal address is CLT PO Box 618 Halifax HX3 8WX.

“It’s an opportunity to raise awareness of the importance of the Dignity in Care Campaign and remind our colleagues that Dignity is everyone’s business. “The day is also about taking the time to celebrate those at the centre of what we do, our patients, so some of our ward-based dignity champions held tea parties for their patients and relatives.”

Become a Dignity in Care Champion The Trust has over 550 Dignity in Care Champions – but we are looking for new recruits! If you are interested in finding out more, come along to a workshop: Clinical staff (two and a half day workshop) 17/18 March and 21 April 8/9 June and 6 July 24/25 November 5 December To sign up, please email trainingadmin@uhb.nhs.uk Non-Clinical staff (one day workshop) 25 March 13 July 5 October To sign up, please email dignityincare@uhb.nhs.uk For more details, contact the Dignity in Care Team on x14704.

Clinical nurse specialist Sue Atkins shares her thoughts about the day

Save the date Dignity in Care Conference 2015 This year’s Dignity in Care Conference will take place on Thursday 18 June 2015 at St Andrews, the home of Birmingham City Football Club. Please save the date and further information will be available nearer the time.

You said, we did… You Said: A patient in the Discharge Lounge at QEHB emailed the Patient Experience team to say she received fantastic care from the Emergency Department and the wards. However, once the patient was transferred to the Discharge Lounge, they had to wait for medication and there were no refreshments available for patients. We Did: The Discharge Lounge has moved to a new location in the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. This is a larger space with new lounge areas, three side rooms, and four recliner chairs. Hot meals are available, as well as sandwiches, and porters now assist with the collection of patients to speed up the process of transferring into the Lounge. This frees up staff to collect medication and book transport. Fay Edmonds, Discharge Lounge Sister, said: “We have made a number of improvements so patients are as comfortable as possible. We’ve also reduced the time patients spend waiting to go home. As well as the changes listed above, the pharmacy team actively separate medication for patients in the Discharge Lounge from the wards, which makes the process quicker and has made a big difference.” “We also have the benefit of Trust volunteers (L to R) Josephine Jamu, staff nurse, Fay Edmonds, sister, nursing auxiliaries Laura five days a week who help create a relaxed and Tunley and Rikki Fisher, Kevin Chadbone, porter and Grace Chivunga, staff nurse comfortable environment for patients.”

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Team will enhance care of our patients Patient care services are to be further improved at QEHB following the introduction of a newly developed 24/7 Operations Centre. The group of specialist nurses, who will operate from a new control centre within the hospital, will provide a coordinated approach to the management of bed capacity and patient flow, as well as direct patient care 24 hours a day. Six new Senior Clinical Site Managers will be responsible for managing the new service, to be based in a newly created Operations Centre in QEHB. The Ops Centre will be a central hub for communications and capacity management for the organisation. Lead Nurse Peter Vance, who is to become Operations Centre Manager, said: “Up until recently we had a site management team, an Urgent Care and Acute Pain team who worked 7.30am to 8pm seven days a week, and a team of night Sisters who worked 7.30pm to 7.45am seven days a week. “What we have done, as part of this project, is to amalgamate the three teams so we now have a clinical site management team, with a senior person to coordinate the team, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. “This now means we have a single point of contact within the Trust, so if we need to cascade anything, particularly out of hours, we have someone to contact.” He added: “We will have a consistent approach to capacity management and patient flow issues, 24 hours a day, as well as a similar approach to the delivery of

direct patient care, in particular those at the greatest risk of deterioration or those recently discharged from critical care. “So, as a result of amalgamating the three teams, we have a senior person who has oversight of these issues 24 hours a day, and a very robust response to the sickest patients who are in the greatest need.” The new way of working would enable the Trust to provide a more equitable delivery service across the entire 24 hour period which will improve the patient pathway, patient experience, and patient outcomes, as well as result in shorter stays in hospital. Peter concluded: “We are a massive organisation and have always been quite innovative in terms of how we manage our throughput. What this new team enables us to do is provide an even better service to the patients we see.” Cherry West, Chief Operating Officer, thanked the project team for delivering the “complex project” ahead of schedule. She said: “These new arrangements will provide additional clinical support to our wards, particularly out-of-hours. The team will also maximise patient flow by ensuring that admissions from ED take place in a timely way.” Trust Chief Nurse, Philip Norman, said further work was also being undertaken to develop ‘electronic bed state’. He added: “This will provide real-time identification of available beds allowing ward and site teams to make best use of available capacity.”

(L-R) Toni Jenkins and Anthony Carden with Irvin Williams

The aim of breast screening is to detect breast cancer at an earlier stage, often before women are aware of any abnormalities. Early detection may mean simpler and more successful treatment. Currently the NHS Breast Screening Programme saves an estimated 1300 lives each year in the UK. To enable women to be screened closer to home, breast screening is carried out at a number of sites across the region. The South Birmingham Breast Screening mobile van is currently located at Quinton Lane Care Centre and the service is screening ladies from the following GP surgeries until the middle of May when we move the mobile unit to Balsall Heath: ■ Lordswood House Medical Practice ■ Dovecote Surgery ■ Harborne Medical Practice ■ University Medical Practice ■ Alexandra Medical Centre ■ Clement Road Medical Centre Ladies who are registered with these GP surgeries will receive an invitation letter through the post detailing an appointment date and time. It’s possible to change your appointment online or by telephone. We also offer appointments at the breast unit located within Birmingham Women’s Hospital on Tuesday mornings, Wednesday and Friday afternoons and alternate Saturdays. Say ‘YES’ to breast screening – it saves 1300 lives a year.

If you have any queries or would like further information, please ring on 0121 623 6890 or visit http://www.bscreen. org.uk/southbirmingham.

New approach from Clinical Site Managers like (L-R) Anne Adams and Fiona Dakin

Work insight for American assistants An innovative programme is giving anesthesiologist assistants training in the USA an opportunity to get a taste of work at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham The students’ visits to Birmingham are coordinated by Toni Jenkins, a Physician Assistant (Anaesthesia) at the Trust. An approach from the University in Nova, based in the eastern part of Florida, prompted Toni to volunteer to support the visits since 2011. Each year six students join the Trust team with a hands-on role which enables them to gain more experience. Toni said: “It has been a real pleasure to be able to host these visits. The assistants have already undertaken extensive training and it is an opportunity for them to work with our consultants. “They really appreciate the support they get from the Trust and we hope there will be opportunities to extend this programme in the future including our students working in other hospitals across the world.”

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Chance to develop leadership skills Consultants, doctors and other medical educators from across Birmingham are being invited to attend a six month programme at QEHB aimed at developing their leadership skills. The programme, entitled Skills for Medical Educators, has been put together by Birmingham and Solihull Local Education and Training Council in partnership with Keele University and Health Education West Midlands. From April 16 right through until November 3, groups of medical educators will be attending a series of conferences in the Postgraduate Centre at QEHB. The new programme has been created specifically for educational leads, educational supervisors and clinical supervisors working in

the six acute Trusts in Birmingham and Solihull, including UHB. The programme, which is free to take part in, is aimed at supporting the medical educators in their role through a combination of practical work, theory, and self-analysis. This will involve helping them to develop their own leadership skills, and assist their trainees to obtain the best experience from their attachments while learning about effective leadership. Successful completion of the programme will be regarded as suitable evidence for the General Medical Council for revalidation in their educator role. Karen Jameson, Learning and Development Manager at UHB, said: “This is a new programme which is being trialled with three

groups, with 30 participants in each group. “It is open to all medical educators, which basically means anyone who mentors junior medical staff such as consultants and doctors. The main purpose is to give educational leaders and clinical supervisors the opportunity to enhance their skills.” The full programme includes a half-day launch event, three face-to-face development days, a peer feedback workshop, and a final half-day event. For further information about booking a place visit www.conferences.uhb.nhs. uk/skillsformedicaleducators or contact Jonathan Boulter internally on 13635 or Anton Bayliss on 13633.

Team’s national recognition National accolades have been given to a team at the Trust specialising in lung function and sleep. Three members of the Trust’s Lung Function & Sleep team, LF&S, won national awards from the Association for Respiratory & Sleep Physiology, the UK’s professional body for Respiratory & Sleep Physiology, ARTP. Emma Harrison, Band 4, Assistant Clinical Physiologist, won the Suzanne Davies Award for best Lung Function Practical Exam and James Stockley, Band 6, Research Physiologist, won his for Best Sleep Research Poster. The LF&S Team also celebrated Stephanie Gunn, a Band 5, Clinical Physiologist, who was recognised for the best ARTP Part Two Professional Exam after training at Manor Hospital, Walsall but who joined the LF&S Team in late 2014. Dr Brendan Cooper, Consultant Clinical Scientist, Hon Senior Research Fellow President of the ARTP, said: “This is an amazing result for the department in one year and shows the dedication, hard work and quality of the healthcare scientist staff that we employ here at QEHB. Furthermore, this has been one of our busiest times ever as we have seen a 40 per cent increase in workload over the last two years. “I am immensely proud of the LF&S team, and mainly because excellent awards come to excellent teams which is the hallmark of world class scientific services here at QEHB.” At the same awards ceremony the Presidential Award 2015 from ARTP went to Professor Sue Hill OBE. The Chief Scientific Officer, seconded from the Trust, who was recognised for her pioneering leadership on the Modernising Scientific Careers project. QEHB continues to lead the UK in healthcare science.

An ongoing campaign to reduce the accident risks of cyclists is holding another event. After the success of the NIHR SRMRC’s ‘It’s Vital to be Visible’ cycle safety campaign the team are holding a second event in the Science of Trauma: Outcomes and Prevention (STOP) series on Tuesday 24 March. ‘Take care, be aware’ will highlight the importance of driver, cyclist and pedestrian awareness on the roads, pavements and canals. Tony Belli, Professor of Trauma Neurosurgery and director of the SRMRC, said: “The aim of our campaign is to prevent traumatic brain injury in cyclists by promoting safe cycling. “We are all responsible for cyclists’ safety. For example, drivers must remember to double check their blind spot and pedestrians walking on the canal should listen out for cyclists who may want to overtake them. Cyclists must play their part to, for example by only filtering through traffic when it is safe to do so and not using mobile phones while riding. “At this event, we hope to increase drivers’ and pedestrians’ awareness of cyclists and the importance of following the rules of the road and waterways no matter what your mode of transport”. The session will run from 9am and 2pm outside the main entrance to QEHB. If poor weather it will take place in the atrium. Visitors can grab some freebies, receive expert cycle safety tips, and have chance to view the road from the perspective of a drive as you sit in the cab of a real HGV which has been kindly loaned by Birmingham City Council. For more information visit www.srmrc.nihr.ac.uk

Free workshops A series of free workshops on Mindfulness have been arranged by Birmingham Healthy Minds team to help people maintain good mental health wellbeing. Venues across Birmingham are available including MAC Birmingham at Cannon Hill Park on March 2 from 12.30 to 2.30 and Uffculme Centre at 52 Queensbridge Road, Moseley, on March 16 from 1.30pm to 3.30pm. To qualify for these free workshops you need to be registered with a Birmingham GP and be over 16 years of age. For further details see the website at www.birminghamhealthyminds.org.uk

(L to R) James Stockley, Respiratory Research Physiologist, Brendan Cooper, Consultant Clinical Scientist, and Emma Harrison, Assistant Clinical Physiologist

Enterprising students rise to challenge A group of Birmingham primary school children are to be ‘admitted’ to QEHB. But, rather than needing any medical attention, the 20 youngsters in question will be helping to solve a challenge on behalf of the hospital. The children, who are aged seven to 11, will be taking part in a work-based exercise organised by Enabling Enterprise, a not-forprofit social enterprise. The aim of Enabling Exercise is to equip young people with the skills, experiences and aspirations they need to succeed in life. As a result, the pupils from Grendon

Advice session to put cyclists on right track

Primary School in Kings Heath will be visiting QEHB on March 5 to be given the task of creating a new ID card for the hospital trust, before having to deliver a Dragons’ Den-style presentation. Volunteers will be supporting teams to create and pitch their ideas using a series of activities designed to mimic the processes of market research, planning and design, a production line and seeking investment. The exercise, which focuses on teamwork and is designed to highlight the role of numeracy and literacy in the working world, will culminate in the volunteers choosing the

winning ID card design. Karen Jameson, Learning and Development Manager at UHB, said: “I am delighted that Learning & Development are supporting the Enabling Enterprise initiative. “As a manager, I look for staff who have the skills and aspirations to succeed and this programme will provide the area’s future workforce with these much needed attributes to help them get ahead in the world of work.”

For more information about visit the website at: www.enablingenterprise.org

Lottery winners The latest winners of the Birmingham Healthcare 50-50 Club Staff Lottery included Lorraine Geerlings who won £1,500. In the January draw, the second prize of £500 went to Colin Commander and Maggie Medlam scooped £250. Half of the entry stakes are reclaimable as vouchers annually. In December this meant £2,920 was handed out in Boots vouchers, £390 was claimed by members for the National Garden Centre scheme, which is also valid at Homebase. Vouchers can also be issued for dental charges. To find out more about how to take part in the draws, which take place on the third Tuesday of every month, contact either your General Office or UHB General Ledger team on ext. 53853. Email Leanne.Neeld@uhb.nhs.uk to join or claim benefits.

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Appeal launch will support elderly care An exciting new appeal that will benefit patients on the elderly care wards has been launched by the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham Charity. The £150,000 appeal will allow QEHB Charity to purchase more ‘My Dementia Improvement Systems’ for the elderly care wards. Darren Pratley, Elderly Care Activity Coordinator at the QE, explained: “This specialist software will help staff to learn more about patients’ interests, hobbies, likes and dislikes, allowing them to strike up engaging conversations. “It can also be a positive tool when a patient with dementia has challenging behaviour, as it helps to provide a point of concentration. This could be through the use of various activities, like games or quizzes, or media content, like family photographs. “This can help to diffuse certain situations and complement staff work by making the best use of resource and improving the patients’ overall experience.” Laura Power, Fundraising Officer at QEHB Charity, said: “This is a wonderful opportunity for people to get behind a local appeal that makes a difference to real people, at a time when it is most needed. “Dementia is a terrible illness that can be traumatic for both patients and their families. “We hope as many people as possible recognise the chance to make a real difference, now and in the future, and show their support for elderly patients at their local hospital.”

Dates for your diary Skydive or Wing Walk for QEHB Charity, Hinton Airfield, Brackley and Damyns Hall aerodrome, Essex Are you an adrenaline junkie? Perhaps you’re looking for a thrill? Want to raise money for an appeal of your choice? Then why not take part in one of our tandem parachute jumps or dare-devil wing walks and help raise valuable funds for the hospital charity! A £30 deposit gets you a place on one of our jumps, followed by a minimum of £300 in sponsorship. For the wing walk, book your place with a £50 deposit and raise a minimum of £1,000 for QEHB Charity. For a list of dates or for more information call Laura Power on 0121 371 4852. To book online go to: www.qehb.org/ shop/tickets-and-events/parachutejump-deposit or www.qehb.org/shop/ tickets-and-events/wing-walking-2015

Darren Pratley, Elderly Care Activity Coordinator, with patient Victor Eric

For more information visit www.qehb.org or contact laura.power@uhb.nhs.uk

Did you know? If you donate to QEHB Charity you can decide exactly where your money is spent Whether you’d like to support a specific ward, department or QEHB Charity appeal, we can help you make sure your donation is spent exactly as you wish. The charity has internal restricted funds for all the major areas of the hospital, as well as varied and targeted appeals, allowing you to choose exactly where your donation will go. There’s still time to sprinkle some magic In November 2014 we re-launched our ‘Sprinkle some magic’ grant scheme giving you the chance, as the people on the ground, to receive £250, £500 and £1,000 grants to transform the lives of patients at the hospital. The scheme will continue through 2015, so if you have a suggestion for a grant award write to us at charities@uhb.nhs.uk and tell us a bit about yourself. We’d love to know who you are, what you would spend the money on, how it will improve the lives of patients or staff and how much you would like to receive. You can support us within your local community Strapped for cash? Whilst donations are vital to transforming the lives of patients at the hospital, there are plenty of other ways you can get involved. Why not follow us on social media and help spread the word @QEHBCharity and facebook.com/ QEHBCharity – or nominate us to become ‘charity of the year’ at your local group, club, school or company? The most common opportunities include schemes at your local supermarket or bank.

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For the first time ever, we are joining forces with three other hospital trusts in Birmingham to take our fundraising to new heights. The Birmingham Hospitals’ Snowdon Challenge will see QEHB Charity, Birmingham Children’s Hospital, Birmingham Women’s Hospital and the Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust come together to take on the largest mountain in England and Wales – Mount Snowdon. Participants can conquer Snowdon as a family or climb with friends, or set a personal goal, whilst raising money for any ward within the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham.

Help raise vital funds for patients at the QE hospital by joining a night of entertainment on 25th April. Kicking off at 7pm at Tally Ho, Pershore Road, Birmingham, the event will play host to a variety of exciting entertainment, including tribute acts for Michael Bublé, Queen and the Blues Brothers, as well as performances from a magician. Tickets cost £10 and all proceeds from the event will be donated to QEHB Charity and the Royal British Legion. To book your place, visit www.qehb.org/shop.

Registration costs £30 for adults and £15 for children and includes travel to and from Birmingham and lunch. If you would like to join our Snowdon team visit www.birminghamhospitals. org and click QE Hospital, or call 0121 371 4852.

Overseas challenge events

Why not tackle an overseas challenge and climb Kilimanjaro or trek through the Sahara Desert? Simply sign up online by visiting www.qehb.org/events, or email Abi. Cligg@uhb.nhs.uk for more information.

Morrisons Great Birmingham 10k 2015 Birmingham city centre MAY QEHB Charity has joined forces with the Birmingham Mail to raise £60,000 for the hospital, by entering a team to the brand new Great Birmingham 10k. To represent Birmingham and help raise money for an appeal of your choice, join ‘Team Birmingham’ by visiting the Great Run website, http://www.greatrun.org/ great-birmingham-10k, or for more information contact Abi Cligg on 0121 371 4852.

Family Fun Day Warwickshire County 2015 Cricket Club, Edgbaston MAY 11am – 5pm Join QEHB Charity in celebrating Her Majesty’s Armed Forces at a special family fun day this summer, with a T20 cricket match between the Warwickshire Legends and the UK Armed Forces Cricket Team. The event will include a variety of entertainment and fun for all of the family. In a spectacular show, the Red Devils will parachute into a 40ft army assault course, whilst craft-lovers and foodies can enjoy browsing the different stalls. The event costs £1 for adults and children. To book your place, visit www.wcccfamilyday.eventbrite.co.uk.

London to Paris bike ride Why not take part in one of 2015 the greatest cycle experiences in Europe and cycle from London to Paris to raise money for patients at the hospital? To sign up and help raise money for any one of our varied and targeted appeals, visit www.qehb.org/event/ london-paris-bike-ride or contact Abi Cligg on 0121 371 4852 for more information.

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8 Campaign to get people to join register Patients who have undergone a life-changing kidney transplant are now actively supporting a campaign to encourage more donors. The project’s main aim is to recruit more Pakistani Muslims through focussing on raising awareness of how donating an organ, blood or stem cells can make real changes to other lives. Consultant Dr Adnan Sharif, who is one of the Trust’s transplant specialists, is collaborating with the initiative which is being coordinated by national charity Kidney Research UK. Dr Sharif said: “It is well known that there are a disproportionately high number of patients from this community who are waiting for a life saving and life enhancing treatment and transplants. “However, it is also well known, that there are disproportionately few donors from this community. “The project aims to take practical steps to help resolve this issue. We want to work with people to help them understand the value of supporting the organ donor register.” The Department of Health funded project which was launched last June initially recruited individuals with a Pakistani Muslim background to become champions and raise awareness of the issues. These included kidney recipient Maz who underwent a transplant last year. He joined a delegation to lobby support for the campaign which has won the backing of Public Health Minister Jane Ellison. The Minister helped to launch the campaign with a video message where she praised the work. “Peer educators play a vital role in educating people about the need for more organ, blood and bone marrow donors, and work like this is crucial. “Through their hard work, peer educators have the potential to save hundreds of lives.” Dr Sharif and Kidney Research UK are working in collaboration with The Anthony Nolan Trust, which has signed up thousands to its bone marrow donor register, and The NBTA, National BAME Transplant Alliance. Project Manager is Neerja Jain, who said: “The shortage of donors from the Pakistani Muslim community is severe, so it’s vital we continue to engage with the community to help individuals explore the beliefs that can act as a barrier to donation. The passion of our peer educators helps drive this work forward, and we urgently need more to help spread the word.”

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Project to enable dia receive care at purp Smethwick Dialysis Centre is now in full swing with work underway to provide newly refurbished premises for the Trust’s haemodialysis patients. The new dialysis centre, which is set to open its doors to patients in June, will be run by Assure Dialysis Services – a subsidiary of the Trust. Initially, the centre will open with two 16-stationed units, growing to two 20-stationed units over a phased transition. Facilities include eight isolation rooms for patients returning from holiday dialysis, research facilities and a home haemodialysis training area. In addition the purpose-built centre will have a large waiting area and reception as well as a number of meeting rooms, a 30-seater seminar room, offices, training rooms and staff facilities. Patients will also be able to take advantage of the latest dialysis equipment, individual TV units and Internet access. Ample free patient parking is also available directly outside the building for patients. Project manager Jane Roddick, who is overseeing the build of Smethwick Dialysis Centre said: “We are really looking forward to opening the new unit in Smethwick. “The design will make the environment a restful one, with light and space and good facilities for both patients and staff. “A lot of consideration has been given to the location, and to factors such as heating and lighting, as well as the quality of the furnishings such as chairs – which we know has a big impact on comfort.” The dialysis centre is located in Rabone Park, Rabone Lane, Smethwick and is well positioned for travelling via public transport due to its proximity to Smethwick High Street. There are a number of bus routes (54, 61 and 854) close to the building and Smethwick Rolfe Street station is just a short walk away. The Midland Metro tram is also close by.

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Reception

Donation information

The organ donor line - 0300 123 23 23 is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week with all calls charged at the standard local rate, even from mobile phones. Or visit the website at www.organdonation.nhs.uk

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alysis patients to pose-built centre Nurse takes the lead Gabby Kelly, pictured, has been appointed as Lead Nurse for the Smethwick Dialysis Centre. Gabby has more than 11 years’ experience and has worked in various dialysis roles over the years including home haemodialysis, renal research and most recently as a professional development nurse. As Lead Nurse, Gabby will be in charge of the day-to-day running of Smethwick Dialysis Centre. She will supervise all the registered nurses and healthcare assistants who make up the nursing service provided by Assure and will also oversee the training plan for all nurses working at the unit. Her role involves ensuring all the components of good dialysis care work harmoniously from co-ordinating blood test schedules to ensuring dietetic, diabetic, social and psychological services are available where appropriate. She will also be responsible for liaising with consultants and making sure that medications are delivered on time to ensure care is delivered to the highest possible standard. Gabby said: “It is a huge role, but a very important one. I am very passionate about haemodialysis and I care deeply for our

In the hot seat Renal consultant Dr Adnan Sharif goes in the hot seat to give you an insight into his world. Describe yourself in 3 words… Friendly, loud and cheeky.

What has been your biggest achievement this year

patients so I was thoroughly delighted to have been offered the position. “It will be a challenge but I am very excited about the future of Smethwick Dialysis Centre and I can’t wait to get stuck in.”

Being able to secure research grant money for a large clinical study to help our kidney transplant patients change their lifestyle after kidney transplantation. The aim is to see whether offering more pro-active help is better than what we currently do so that our patients don’t develop diabetes or gain weight. A lot of time and effort goes into securing research money so I am pleased that this project was funded and can start next year.

Who is your biggest inspiration?

Assure Dialysis Services University Hospitals Birmingham, the Trust which runs the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, has set up its own dialysis service to provide dialysis care at the new Smethwick unit. The service, called Assure Dialysis Services, will provide all aspects of care from nursing staff to the machinery and building maintenance to ensure that patients get the very best in care. Dr Clara Day said: “The Queen Elizabeth Hospital has a long history of providing dialysis within the hospital and is one of the leading centres in the UK for renal care.

“We have, for many years, commissioned private providers to run our satellite units and so we have a good knowledge of how to deliver dialysis care in a community setting. “We have taken the opportunity, with the opening of an additional unit in Smethwick, to run this centre directly. “The service will operate separately to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital and will be registered with compulsory health regulators. The quality of the service will be monitored by the Trust and independent parties such as the Care Quality Commission.”

I’ve always been a great admirer of Charles Darwin as a great example of painstaking work leading to great scientific advances. Without a doubt Darwin is the most inspiring scientist that ever lived.

Why did you choose to become a renal consultant?

I enjoyed my training in renal as a junior doctor and liked the idea of working in a branch of medicine where I could look after patients with both acute and chronic problems. It means there is an enormous amount of variety and the ability to specialise in specific areas of interest, which in my case is kidney transplantation.

Where is your favourite place?

I love travelling so have many favourite places in the world – Thailand would be near the top of my list.

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What makes you laugh?

My two sons age 3 and 1 make me laugh and cry in equal measure.

If you could change just one thing – anything, what would it be? I would love to be able to walk into work rather than commuting by car or train.

What’s the best advice you have ever been given? Don’t sing for a living.

Assure website A new website has been launched to provide information on the new service and Smethwick Dialysis Centre. The website - www.assuredialysis.co.uk – has been designed to be accessed on

computers, tablets and smart phones. The website will be updated with more news and information over the coming months. If you have any feedback on the website, email webmaster@uhb.nhs.uk

And finally, a lot of people don’t know this but I’m… ...actually Welsh by birth (but you will never tell from my accent apart from the odd spoken word).

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Initiative shares experiences to raise awareness of tinnitus The Trust’s Audiologists and Hearing Therapists joined forces with volunteers from the Birmingham & District Tinnitus Group to mark Tinnitus Awareness Week, organised by the British Tinnitus Association. Over 150 people visited a stand in the QEHB atrium which raised awareness of the condition and what can be done to help. The team handed out information packs from the British Tinnitus Association (BTA) and demonstrated equipment used to help tinnitus sufferers. UHB’s Audiologists and Hearing Therapists, who are experts in the condition, offered advice and volunteers from the Birmingham & District Tinnitus Group discussed their experience of tinnitus, the help they have received and what worked for them. Martin Barnes, Audiologist at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Audiology Centre, said: “We’ve had a great response to the stand and talked to patients, visitors and staff. We even met someone who suffers from tinnitus but has never sought help before. We can see this becoming an annual event because

the time spent talking about tinnitus and signposting people to sources of support was so worthwhile. “Hearing loss is a hidden problem and tinnitus is even more hidden. Actually, statistics show one in ten people in the UK have the condition, with one in 50 suffering really badly. We would encourage anyone who thinks they have tinnitus to seek advice and support. Don’t suffer - ask for help.” Eileen Hewitson from Birmingham & District Tinnitus Group added: “So many people suffer for too long with tinnitus without knowing what it is or what can be done. We wanted to let sufferers know that there is help and support out there.” For more information about Tinnitus Awareness Week and the condition in general, please visit the BTA website http://www.tinnitus.org.uk/tinnitusawareness-week-2015 For information about the Birmingham & District Tinnitus Group, see the Support Group information below or their website: www. tinnitusbham.org.uk

(L to R) Martin Barnes, Audiologist, Patrick Richmond-Ward, Hearing Therapist, Gemma Mole, Hearing and Balance Therapist, Gwawr Jones, Audiologist and Eileen Hewitson and Stan Pyne, Birmingham & District Tinnitus Group

Step out to improve health A new range of walking groups to help boost the health of older people whilst showcasing the fantastic heritage of the QEHB site and Birmingham will be launched in the coming weeks. Age Concern Birmingham, in partnership with the University of Birmingham and QEHB, will be offering guided walks around the medical campus in good weather, and safer walks amongst the spectacular views on the top most level of the hospital during poor weather. The site is home to the rich history of the Metchley Roman fort, and with experts from the University of Birmingham providing fascinating talks, the walks will offer mental stimulation too. The walks are open to anybody who wants to benefit from meeting people while getting out in the fresh air. If these walk and talk groups sound like something you would like to take part in, register your interest with Antony Cobley by emailing: antony.cobley@uhb.nhs.uk

Groups offer help: Patients, families and staff can turn to support from a range of groups at the Trust ALOPECIA Impartial information and mutual support to cope with hair loss Contact Jenny: 07760 95885, 0121 440 5794. Email: jen@araucaria.demon.co.uk Website: www.alopeciaonline.org.uk ANN CONROY TRUST Support and education for patients living with Syringomyelia and Chiari malformation. Website: www.annconroytrust.org Tel: 0300 111 0004 BECHET’S SYNDROME SOCIETY Helpline: 0845 130 7329. Email: Info@bechetsdisease.org.uk. Website: www.bechets.org.uk. Birmingham group contact: 07886 304018 or email: anishaz@hotmail.co.uk BIRMINGHAM ARTHRITIS RESOURCE CENTRE The resource centre is located at Birmingham Central Library, Chamberlain Square, Central Birmingham. Tel: 0121 464 2708 Email: barccentre@bham.ac.uk or Website: www.barc.org.uk BREATHE EASY  THE SUPPORT NETWORK OF THE BRITISH LUNG FOUNDATION For everyone living with lung disease. Birmingham South Group meets monthly at Moseley Hall Hospital 2-4pm. Contact BLF Direct on 03000 030 555 or go to w ww.blf.org.uk BRITISH ACOUSTIC NEUROMA ASSOCIATION BANA BANA’s friendly West Midlands group meets 3 or 4 times a year for mutual support, information exchange and talks by specialist guests. Group contact: Janet Mercer Email: janet@bana-uk.com Tel: 0121 604 2454. National website and headquarters: www.bana-uk.com Tel: 01623 632143 BRITISH SJOGREN’S SYNDROME ASSOCIATION Support group for sufferers of the auto-immune rheumatic disease. Tel: 0121 455 6532. BUSY B’S Support group for people with stomas and bowel disease. Tel: 0121 627 8343. CYSTITIS & OVERACTIVE BLADDER FOUNDATION Advice line: 0121 702 0820. Email: info@cobfoundation.org and website at www.cobfoundation.org DIABETES UK Has regular support group meetings in King’s Heath for people with diabetes, family members and friends. For further info see www.diabetes.org.uk/In_Your_Area/Midlands and follow link to Birmingham or email racheltier@btinternet.com DIGNITY IN CARE SUPPORT GROUP The group run the Memory Lane Cafe for patients with cognitive impairment and their carers. Cafe is open Wednesday afternoons. Email: memorylanecafe@uhb.nhs.uk Website: www.dignityincare.org.uk D.I.S.C DEMENTIA INFORMATION AND SUPPORT FOR CARERS A service offered specifically for CARERS of people with confusion and memory (DEMENTIA) problems. Tel: 0121 452 1152. Email: carers@discbirmingham.co.uk Website: www.discbirmingham.co.uk GETAHEAD Fundraising and support group for patients who have had head and neck cancer. Tel: 0121 371 5046 www.getahead.org.uk

GROWNUP CONGENTIAL HEART PATIENTS’ ASSOCIATION Supports young people and adults born with a heart condition. Tel: 0800 854 759. HEADSTART BIRMINGHAM Aneurysm and Arteriovenous Malformation Support Group Meetings are held on the first Friday of the month 7pm-9pm. Seminar room in outpatients department at QEHB. Contact: Patricia Hewlett Tel: 0121 459 7147. HEADWAY Acquired brain injury drop in service. Wednesdays 1.30pm4.30pm wards 407, 409 & 411. 4.30pm-5.30pm. Second floor restaurant, QEHB. Tel: 0121 457 7541. HAEMATOLOGY SUPPORT GROUP Meeting at the Centre for Clinical Haematology on a monthly basis for information, social events, friendship and mutual support. Tel: 07766 875111 Email: Haematologys@yahoo.co.uk. HAEMOCHROMATOSIS WEST MIDLANDS SUPPORT GROUP Offering support and raising awareness. We hold regular local meetings. Tel: 0121 457 8986 Email: info@Haemochromatosis WM.org.uk Website: www.HaemochromatosisWM.org.uk HOME FROM HOSPITAL CARE Free support to Birmingham patients on discharge from hospital Including information, shopping, befriending and respite care. Tel: 0121 472 4499. INSULIN DEPENDENT DIABETES TRUST Listening to people with diabetes and their carers. Tel: 01604 622 837 Email: enquiries@Iddtinternational.org Website: www.iddtinternational.org KIDNEY PATIENTS’ ASSOCIATION Runs local groups across the West Midlands. Tel: 01922 644 982 Email: flintnf@aol.com Website: www.kidneymatters.co.uk LARYNGECTOMY SUPPORT GROUP Meets monthly at British Legion social club, Quarry Lane, Northfield. A patient led group. Organised speakers at each session. Tel: 0121 627 2360 or 0121 627 2248. LET’S FACE IT Support group for people with any form of facial disfigurement Tel: 01843 833 724. MILITARY PATIENTS Military patients will be visited by a representative from the Royal Centre for Defence Medicine (RCDM) who will attend to their administrative, welfare, pastoral and spiritual needs. NATIONAL RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS ASSOCIATION Birmingham group at www.brasg.org.uk, Heart of England group contact 01628 823 524, national website: www.nras.org.uk OESOPHAGEAL PATIENTS ASSOCIATION OPA National charity offering support and information to patients and carers affected by oesophageal and stomach cancers. Birmingham group hosts two meetings per year. For information contact 0121 704 9860 Email: enquiries@opa.org.uk Website: www.opa.org.uk

PAIN FATIGUE SUPPORT Meets first Thursday of the month. Noon to 2pm, Erdington Methodist Church. Tel: 0300 330 0640. Email: painfatiguesupport@hotmail.co.uk. PATIENTS’ READING GROUP Meets Tuesdays, Weoley Castle Library. 2pm-3.30pm. To book call 0121 464 1664. PITUITARY FOUNDATION This group for patients, carers and friends meets at the Morris Centre Health and Fitness Club, QEH. The meetings for 2015 are as follows: Sat 28 February (Fisher House), Sat 6 June and Sat 26 September. All meetings are from 10.30am onwards. Contact: 0845 450 0375 Website: birminghampituitarygroup.weebly.com QE LIVER TRANSPLANT SUPPORT GROUP The group meets at 7.30pm on the 3rd Monday of every month (except July and August) in the Faith Centre, Meeting Room level 1, QEHB. Tel: 0121 627 2089 or 01902 679333 (after 7.30pm). ROY CASTLE LUNG CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Held 1st Tuesday of every month, Birmingham Heartlands Hospital. Tel: 0121 424 1433 Contact: Lynne Reaper. THE NATIONAL OSTEOPOROSIS SOCIETY The National Osteoporosis Society runs a local support group based in Birmingham. Tel: 0121 429 7366 www.nos.org.uk THE STROKE ASSOCIATION Supporting people affected by stroke. Tel: 0303 303 3100 (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm) Email: info@stroke.org.uk Website: www.stroke.org.uk TINNITUS Practical support and advice for sufferers including group sessions and newsletters. C/o Birmingham Institute for the Deaf, Ladywood Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B16 8SZ. Eileen: 01384 831032. Email info@tinnitusbham.org.uk TRACHEOTOMY SUPPORT New group for patients following tracheotomy. 0121 627 2248. VASCULITIS SUPPORT GROUP WEST MIDLANDS VSGWM Support group for sufferers of Systemic Vasculitis (e.g. Wegener’s granulomatosis) as well as support for carers. The VSGWM circulates useful information and ideas, with friendly meetings held at least once a year. 0121 243 5621. WEST MIDLANDS BRAIN TUMOUR SUPPORT GROUP The support group meets in the Faith and Community Centre, first floor, QEHB on third Monday of the month, noon to 2pm. Contact Sue Wreglesworth on: 0771 7175 236. Email: sue.wreglesworth@braintumouruk.org.uk WILSON’S DISEASE SUPPORT GROUP  UK National charitable group offering support and information to patients with Wilson’s disease and their families across the UK. For information and local support contact jerry@wilsonsdisease. org.uk or visit the website www.wilsonsdisease.org.uk YOUNG ADULTS CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Is run by a group of young adult cancer patients to offer support for people who have similar needs. No strict age limit but current members in their 20s, 30s and 40s. Meetings usually held last Wednesday of month at The Plough, Harborne. Contact Vicky Stock on: 0784 589 7760. Email: stock.vicky@yahoo.co.uk

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RESEARCH NEWS

Consultant’s work is food for thought

The National Institute for Health Research Surgical Reconstruction and Microbiology Research Centre (NIHR SRMRC) is a national centre for trauma research, bringing together the pioneering advances in surgery and infection control made by military and civilian scientists and medics working together. news@QEHB looks at some of the latest work which is helping to make a difference to the care of patients.

Publication success

(L to R) Ginnie Iqbal, Naveen Sharma, Tariq Iqbal, Lisa Breckles, Richard Martin

Dr Tariq Iqbal, Consultant Gastroenterologist, has attended a special reception hosted by Chief Medical Officer for England Professor Dame Sally Davies. Dr Iqbal spoke to Dame Sally about his research in gastroenterology which focuses on the digestive system and its disorders. This includes two new studies involving cutting edge treatments for patients with inflammatory bowel disease. Dr Iqbal was invited to attend the event in recognition of his personal contributions and achievements as a leading commercial principal investigator for the National Institute

for Health Research Clinical Research Network (NIHR CRN). Dr Iqbal said: “I was surprised and of course honoured to have been invited to the event at BMA House. It is gratifying to see the team’s hard work recognised in this wonderful way. “We are proud of our achievements here, developing academic and commercial trials in gastroenterology over the past few years. “We now have a high profile unit with commercial contract activity making a real difference to patients.” Dr Iqbal credits the success of the unit to

the hard work, dedication and experience of the team, as well as the close proximity of the Trust to the University of Birmingham. “We have a wonderful team dedicated to providing the best in care to our patients and excellent resources on our doorstep,” explained Dr Iqbal. “Another of our strengths lies in our clinical collaboration with other Trusts where Principal Investigators have honorary contracts. This enables them to see patients here from around the region, enabling wider cohorts to be studied and learnings to be shared more easily.”

Global experts share burns knowledge Experts in burns research from across the world gathered at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham to share their knowledge. The Healing Foundation Centre for Burns Research, based at QEHB, hosted the first European Burns Research Network which brought together authorities in a range of fields, from wound repair to reconstructive surgery and bio-membrane dressings, in order to plan for new collaborative opportunities. The centre is a partnership between the University of Birmingham, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB), the Ministry of Defence, Birmingham Children’s Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, University College London and the Royal Free Hospital in London. As well as improving our understanding of how the body responds to burn injury in adults and children, the centre also carries out translational clinical research to find new treatments. Its Director, Mr Naiem Moiemen, a consultant in burns and plastics at QEHB and Birmingham

Children’s Hospital, said: “With approximately 11,000 people admitted to UK hospitals each year with serious burns it is vital that we continue to learn from and share best practice, ideas and innovations with our peers around the world. “We were honoured that Prof Wayne Morrison (Director of the O’Brien Institute, Melbourne) gave the Inaugural Lecture about his Institute of ‘Regenerative Surgery’ - a world leader in developing and refining methods to replace or repair tissues and organs damaged by injury or disease. “We also had several lively discussions about future collaborations with some exciting outcomes including the importance of driving forward industrial partnerships, caring for our ageing population, collating data and sharing student training opportunities.” Other speakers included Professor Peter Vogt from Germany, who gave a presentation on the challenge of skin replacement and Dr Clemens Schiestl from Zurich who talked about the ideal matrix for skin grafts.

Naiem Moiemen and Prof Jonathan Reinarz

For further information about the Healing Foundation Centre for Burns Research visit http://www.research.uhb.nhs.uk/burninjury-research-centre/

Researchers from the NIHR SRMRC are successfully publishing their latest research findings in a peer-reviewed journal and will present at the Society of Neurological Surgeons (SNS) spring conference, which takes place this April in Southampton. Mr David Davies, Neurosurgeon and Clinical Research Fellow, alongside Professor Tony Belli, director of the NIHR SRMRC, Dr Zhangjie (Jack) Su, Neurosurgeon and Clinical Research Fellow, Professor Ann Logan, Regeneration and Reconstruction Theme Lead, and colleagues from the University of Birmingham, have published an article in The Journal of Neuro Trauma. The researchers reviewed the current evidence about the use of infra-red technology to help identify brain damage following traumatic brain injury. This review will help other experts in the field decide whether this technology is useful for research, and help David and other members of the research team decide on the next steps for their own research. The SNS conference is a valuable opportunity for members of the team to share their research findings with other researchers and practitioners. Dr Zhangjie (Jack) Su, Neurosurgeon and Clinical Research Fellow, is speaking about the importance of outcomes of traumatic brain injury that are reported by patients, which he hopes will spark some interesting discussions. Jack will attend the conference alongside colleagues Arlo Whitehouse, Trauma Research Nurse, David Davies, and Professor Tony Belli, director of the SRMRC, who will jointly present a poster looking at the use of infra-red technology to monitor pupil response in trauma patients. Arlo said: “I’m excited to be presenting on behalf of the SRMRC team at such a high profile event, where we can showcase the fantastic research that takes place through the SRMRC among leading experts.“Conducting research and presenting at conferences may not be traditional in a ‘nurse’ role, but my job in the SRMRC allows me to do all of these things. I never saw myself as an academic, but I’ve proved to myself that I can break the trend and succeed in research. “I hope that other nurses in a similar position will be inspired to do the something outside of their comfort zone; it is incredibly satisfying to see that people are interested in my work both within and beyond the hospital walls.” Both of these recent successes highlight the valuable research being conducted by the NIHR SRMRC To learn more about the SRMRC visit www.srmrc.nihr.ac.uk. or research QEHB visit www.uhb.nhs.uk/research

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THE GRACEWELL FOSTER TRUST

Almshouse Charity established 1929 Registered Office: 271 Wake Green Road, Moseley, Birmingham, B13 9XL

PROVIDING SHELTERED HOUSING FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING FOR LADIES OVER THE AGE OF 55 The Charity was set up following the death in 1928 of Arthur Henry Foster a wealthy Birmingham Solicitor. In his Will he left Land, Property and money with instructions to his Executors to set up a Charity for the purpose of providing homes (Sheltered Housing) for single ladies of limited financial means who needed the added support of knowing that there was someone that they could call upon in case of difficulty. This Almshouse community still runs on the lines set out by its benefactor though we have moved forward in light of the changes that have taken place in society during recent years. Whilst still employing a Scheme Manager and a part time Deputy who are available seven days a week to assist residents with any problems which they may encounter, our homes are available to ladies who can maintain an independent lifestyle. All of our properties are self-contained for a single person and provide the following accommodation: Living room, bedroom, fitted kitchen and shower room with wash basin and WC. In addition there are facilities available for all residents to use including a sitting room, a dining/common/meeting room where occasional meals are provided along with regular coffee mornings and afternoon teas which provide the ideal opportunity for social contact with other residents. The wardens/scheme managers also arrange various social functions including day trips, parties and occasional holidays if residents wish to participate. There is also a laundry which is available to all residents and a hairdressing salon which is available at an additional charge. As our homes are for single person occupation a visitor’s suite is available for hire at very reasonable rates where resident’s visitors can stay for occasional nights in a twin bedded room with ensuite shower room and tea making facilities. For more information please check our web site at:

www.gracewell.org.uk Or telephone the duty Scheme Manager on 0121 777 4019 between 8.30am and 4.30pm on any day including weekends.

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“I would like to say a heartfelt thank you to the Trustees and Scheme Managers for providing a home and an environment for my mother which enabled her in her later years to live comfortably but independently, make wonderful new friends and have the stimulus and company of others without feeling over-whelmed. I think you provide a terrific service to older members of our community and long may you continue to do so.” – Comment from the daughter of a resident “It was quite by chance that ‘Fosters Independent living @ was brought to my notice. I decided to look at the accommodation offered and made up my mind there and then, to take up one of the apartments. I immediately liked the location of ‘Fosters’, the pleasant surroundings away from the main road amidst greenery, trees and well-kept gardens. That was a year ago. Now most of all I appreciate the security and safety, the quietness and peacefulness. I immediately felt at home, was made welcome and accepted. One has the choice of company with a cup of tea or one can withdraw to the solitude of one’s own apartment. Both Scheme Managers are helpful and advice can be sought any time of day should it be needed. Personally I can recommend living in one of the Trust’s individual homes as I would not like to be anywhere else.” – Comment made by a relatively new resident “Gracewell Foster Trust has it all, I love living here it has given me many years of carefree life, with social events, new friends and pretty surroundings. Such a joy. The staff are kind and helpful what more could one want? Its heaven! Living here has given me many years of joy, I love it. No worries and the chance to make new friends make for a cosy feeling.” – Comment from a lady who has lived here for some 18 years “Living on one’s own is never easy and finding the right accommodation has its up’s and down’s. Tower block living is really hard work for both young and old. One can go without seeing any one for days or even weeks some times. Having no contact with the outside world brings on hopelessness, if one cannot go shopping, through ill health or just persons too frightened to venture out on their own, then more help is needed. Sheltered accommodation is an ideal way to live when one has adjustments to make due to getting older or being left alone. There will however always be a compromise. Larger Companies with large schemes are less personal and generally do not have Wardens/ Scheme managers living on site. I feel that a sheltered housing scheme with Trustees and resident Scheme Managers have more contact with their residents which helps them lead an individual and independent life style whilst help is at hand if needed.” – Comment from a lady who moved here last year

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Ideas in bloom to create garden and orchard Staff and the local community are transforming the Community Orchards and Gardens. Now the hope is that more volunteers will come forward to help support the work which has already made a real difference to the area. Karl Stevens reports. Raised beds Work to construct raised beds for fruit and vegetable growing as part of the Community Orchard and Gardens is progressing well as the beds near completion. The raised beds will support a partnership with Freshwinds, a charity that offers care and support to adults and children living with life threatening and life-limiting illness as well as individuals from socially excluded backgrounds. Those supported by Freshwinds in Birmingham will be given the opportunity to come together at the hospital to socialise and grow their own fruit and vegetables in a safe and welcoming environment. The build was led by The Conservation Volunteers (TCV) and the Trust’s Cofely grounds and garden team using recycled scaffold boards. The Trust’s health and well-being lead Antony Cobley and TCV are also looking at innovative ways to ensure a sustainable supply of fresh water to the raised beds area. A further event in February saw a large group of volunteers help to plant over 250 new deciduous and fruit trees at the hospital as part of the Big Tree Plant.

Woodland walk The woodland walk area of the Orchard and Gardens has now been completed and is accessible from the path close to the ‘Compassion’ sculpture between the main entrance and University Station. During October 10,000 snowdrops and bluebells were planted throughout the walk and near the main entrance, with the snowdrops now in bloom, the walk offers a peaceful and pretty route through from the University walkway to the edge of Vincent Drive in what used to be overgrown woodland. The surface underfoot here is uneven and covered in wood chippings and is unfortunately

not wheelchair user friendly and not suitable for those with limited mobility.

Bees During February the Community Orchard and Gardens bee hives were vandalised which left 50,000 honey bees dead after being exposed to the frost. The colony was bought in as part of the Orchard’s vision of enhancing the habitat around the hospital site for the benefit of patients, staff and local community – bees help to pollinate the new and many varieties of plant life across the Orchard. Produce from the hives was destined for a number of community projects helping those who are socially deprived. The cruel discovery was made on a routine check of the colony which was kept above and away from the reaches of the passing public on a grass bank. Health and Well-being Lead Antony Cobley said: “It is heartbreaking to think that anybody would be capable of this meaningless vandalism. “Honey bees are a massively important species, helping to pollinate most of food that we eat. “These harmless creatures would have been bedded down for the cold winter and would have been defenceless. “We are hoping that we will be able to reintroduce a new colony later this year away from any public access to avoid this ever happening again.”

Meaningless vandalism of bee hives

Volunteers Volunteers are the backbone of the Orchard individuals can make the biggest of differences to what was once just an idea. If you are interested in the upkeep of wildflower meadows, if you know a thing or two about growing turnips or tomatoes (or might like to), if you have green fingers but no garden or would like to help elderly patients get out of their beds and into a green space and can spare a few hours here and there, then please get in touch. To find out more, visit: www.uhb.nhs. uk/orchard or contact the Community Orchard and Garden’s team by e-mailing: orchard@uhb.nhs.uk

Raised beds planted with flowers will add colour

Wooded walkway

SPONSOR the TREEs at QEHB Here at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham we have a number of green areas that we are turning into Community Orchards so that patients and their families can enjoy some outdoor space during their stay at the hospital. For those who are able, they offer a place to walk, reflect, catch some sun, or just have a different view on the world other than from a hospital bed or ward. These areas will be planted with a variety of fruit trees. The main Community Orchard will be to the front of the hospital, where a fantastic tree sculpture designed by artist Lynn Maloney will eventually be the focal point. The trees in this space will bear fruit and will require some careful tending over the coming years. We hope that patients and visitors will help us with this by supporting our Sponsor the Trees at QEHB Appeal. For £50 you can be involved in this initiative, perhaps in celebration of an anniversary, a loved one, or to thank a particular ward/department/member of staff for their care. We will send you a certificate and a map of the Community Orchard so that you and family members can visit as the orchard grows. For more information please contact Justine Davy on 0121 371 4852 or email justine.davy@uhb.nhs.uk

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Your monthly puzzle challenge Quiz Challenge

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1. Historian Sir Kenneth Clark presented which famous TV documentary series? 2. From which modern-day South American city did Simón Bolivar, ‘The Liberator’ of his continent from the Spanish, come? 3. Which English king took part in the Third Crusade? 4. Which French word is used in solo whist to declare the intention not to win any tricks? 5. Which is the only British conifer species to shed its spiny leaves in the autumn?

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EACH number in our Cross Code grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. You have three letters in the control grid to start you off. Enter them in the appropriate squares in the main grid, then use your knowledge of words to work out which letters should go in the missing squares. As you get the letters, fill in other squares with the same number in the main grid and control grid. Check off the alphabetical list of letters as you identify them.

MAGIC SQUARE

ADMIRE NICE DAGGER

HOW many words of four letters or more can you make from this Nonagram? Each word must use the central letter, and each letter may be used only once. At least one word using all nine letters can be found. Guidelines: 17 Good; 20 Very Good; 23 Excellent. Any word found in the Concise Oxford Dictionary (Tenth Edition) is eligible with the following exceptions: proper nouns; plural nouns, pronouns and possessives; third person singular verbs; hyphenated words; contractions and abbreviations; vulgar slang words; variant spellings of the same word (where another variant is also eligible).

USING all 16 letters of the phrase above, form four words each of four letters which will fit in the grid to form a magic square in which the words can be read both horizontally and vertically.

SPELL out a 15-letter word or phrase by moving from one chamber to another within the pyramid. You may only enter each of the chambers once and may only N proceed through openings in the O walls. The first letter may appear in any O M chamber.

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HERE are two miniature fivesquare crosswords using the same grid – but the letters have been mixed up. You have to work out which letters belong to which crossword.

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Clockwise from top left – divide; add; subtract; multiply. Total: 9.

22 Seeps; 23 Ultra; 24 Thyme; 25 Corps; 26 Drier; 27 Trend.

10. Discordant rattles make one jump (7)

12. One sticking as a follower (8) 14. Somehow make it safe for the holiday (6) 15. Injured person I caught with energy outside (6) 18. Cooler in the car but warmer indoors? (8) 20. Nips back to take a turn (4) 22. Reserve team cave in (7) 23. Scent from a gadabout, so to speak (5) 24. Garden plant is a monster of the Hades variety (7-4)

DOWN 2. See former pupil become a waiter (7) 3. Fellow with weapon found on the land (4) 4. Dwell for a long time in the presidential office (6) 5. Although scholarly, it is of no practical significance (8) 6. He dismounted first, being supple (5) 7. To find a popular tourist destination is a piece of cake! (5,6) 8. Being emotional drove one mad (11) 13. Taking offence (8) 16. Knock accountant, about ten, getting some starchy food (7) 17. Yours truly in the money to make an entrance (4,2) 19. Exclude from inside barracks (5) 21. Whip left with burnt remains (4)

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Perform the first calculation in each line first and ignore the mathematical law which says you should always perform division and multiplication before addition and subtraction.

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NONAGRAM:

PLACE the four signs (add, subtract, multiply, divide) one in each circle so that the total of each across and down line is the same.

cede; celt; cere; cert; code; coder; colder; cole; core; cote; cred; credo; creed; creel; decor; decree; deer; dele; delete; deter; doer; dolce; dole; dote; doter; dree; elder; elect; elected; elector; electro; ELECTRODE; erect; erected; erode; lector; leer; leered; leet; lode; lore; older; orle; recede; recode; recto; Down – 1 Below; 2 Guilt; 3 Sheer; 4 Pester; 5 Rabid; 6 Irate; 7 Genus; rede; redo; reed; reel; reeled; rete; 11 Adapt; 12 Erupt; 14 Nest; 15 Larva; 16 Suave; 17 Aloe; 21 Pretty; retold; rode; role; rote; teed; telco; terce; tercel; teredo; toed; tore; tree; treed.

Down – 1 Loured; 2 Poseur; 3 Chaser; 4 Helper; 6 Hibernation; 8 Neanderthal; 10 Arc; 12 Spy; 14 Raffle; 15 Yawned; 16 Whacko; 17 Rarefy. QUICK CROSSWORD: Across – 1 Bogus; 4 Parting; 8 Loiters; 9 Brawn; 10 Water; 13 Endless; WORD PYRAMID: Don’t make me laugh. 17 Are; 18 Manual; 19 Streak; 20 Opt; 22 Stutter; 25 Cadet; 28 Entry; 29 Termite; 30 Stately; 31 Shred. EQUALISER:

MAGIC SQUARE: bile; idea; lest; eats.

11. Good gracious, many a bulb (4)

QUIZ CHALLENGE: 1 George III; 2 Garden design; 3 X-rays; 4 Betelgeuse; 5 Mark Antony; 6 Sheffield Wednesday; 7 A star on the Hollywood FIVE ALIVE: Walk of Fame; 8 Thomas Cromwell; 9 A sword; 10 Barry Humphries (as Dame Edna Everage). (1) Across – Dowse; Offer; North. Down – Drown; Wafer; Earth. CRYPTIC CROSSWORD: CROSS CODE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Across – 2 Pic; 5 Boo-hoo; 7 Hunger; 9 Rubber-stamp; 10 Adorer; 11 (2) Across – Bucks; Bongo; Plain. J M S V L N B F T A Q Z G Riders; 13 Creamy; 16 War cry; 18 Fair-weather; 19 Flange; 20 Kalifs; Down – Bebop; Conga; Shorn. 15

9. Sarah returned hesitantly with a very strong beam (5)

ACROSS 1. It is not hard to win this seat (11)

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PREVIOUS SOLUTIONS

EACH row and each column must contain the numbers 1 to 9, and so must each 3 x 3 box.

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6. Lundy’s Lane was a BritishCanadian victory in which war? 7. Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards was inducted into which prestigious musical body in 1993? 8. In which two modern US states was the land deal the Gadsden Purchase made in 1853? 9. Which actor played the original Captain Kirk in the TV series Star Trek? 10. Which game’s pieces are sometimes known as cards or bones?

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ACROSS 1. Episode (7) 5. Mollusc (5) 8. Social insect (3) 9. Marine bivalves (7) 10. Loft (5) 11. Latin-American dance (5) 13. Adjure (7) 15. Traditional learning (4) 17. Old salt (3,3) 19. Crucial situation (6) 22. Garden tool (4)

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24. Female hoofed animal (3,4) 26. Pointed stick (5) 29. Semi-precious stone (5) 30. Flight company (7) 31. Is able to (3) 32. Perfume (5) 33. By that means (7) DOWN 1. Extraterrestrial body (5) 2. Incendiarism (5) 3. Trembling (mus.) (7) 4. More reckless (6)

5. Begin (5) 6. Ingenuous (7) 7. Finds (7) 12. Primate (3) 14. Part of body (4) 16. Man-eating monster (4) 17. Outstrip (7) 18. Mean (7) 20. Earmark (7) 21. Writing fluid (3) 23. Unmitigated (6) 25. Expel (5) 27. Spry (5) 28. Lament (5)

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