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All the latest press releases, opinion and announcements from Birmingham Health Partners and its member organisations

Integrated clinic pilot shows potential to cut costs while improving care for children in deprived areas
New research suggests that integrating health and early years support could ease pressure on NHS services while delivering better outcomes for families.
Undertaken by the Birmingham Health Partner…

New partnership with ABHI places Birmingham at the forefront of healthtech innovation
A new strategic partnership with the Association of British HealthTech Industries (ABHI) will see Birmingham Health Partners (BHP) work collaboratively to unlock innovation, accelerate research trans…

New evaluation sheds light on virtual wards in Birmingham and Solihull
A new study by the Birmingham Health Partners (BHP) Evaluation Service has provided timely insights into the early implementation of virtual wards (VWs) across Birmingham and Solihull, identifying cr…

Promising new steroid drug could offer safer arthritis treatment
Early research has found that a new steroid drug, used for treating Duchenne Muscular dystrophy, has shown significant promise in treating inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis.
Resea…

BHP announces exciting new role for its outgoing Chair
Birmingham Health Partners (BHP) has announced its Chair, Jonathan Pearson, will be stepping down at the end of his two-year term in September 2025, following his appointment as Chair of BHP member H…

Largest ever UK surgical trial aims to reduce post-surgery infections
More than £10m of funding from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) has been awarded to BHP founder-member the University of Birmingham to run an ambitious trial which aims to r…