The town that doesn’t see itself
Sheilagh Matheson works in an African community so poor it can’t afford mirrors.
50 ways the West Midlands has made its mark
50 reasons why the region is a global centre of innovation.
Careers event shows pupils a life in medicine
Inspiring the next generation of healthcare professionals.
“Sack the boss” is charity’s hope
Cure Leukaemia campaigning to be put out of business.
Mother’s Day tribute to cancer charity
“Without Cure Leukaemia my daughter would not be here for Mother’s Day.”
HS2 worker goes extra mile for cancer charity
Twelve run fundraiser aims to inspire prostate cancer awareness.
Support for Birmingham St Mary’s Hospice
CEO of NHS England backs charity vision for hospice care for all.
Leukaemia suffer shares story for appeal
Teenage cancer patient expresses his powerful and emotional story.
Albion keeper makes leukaemia patient’s birthday extra special
Gesture comes after bike ride for medical research charity.
Good Morning Britain doctor thanks his personal ‘Birmingham Children’s Hospital’
Recognition for Birmingham medic who saved seriously ill granddaughter.
“Yes, I think my family are proud”
Paramedic Tom Waters on going to Sierra Leone.
Help shape the future of public health
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Coventry scientist’s pioneering medical research
Heart breakthrough could save lives.
Government urged to fund lifesaving vaccine on NHS
Revolutionary lifesaving meningitis B vaccine finally here – privately only.
New centre of excellence for city dental students
College link to encourage training in Birmingham.
Medicinal properties of plants studied by local professor
Possibility of medical breakthrough due to work done by Wolverhampton man.
Give Ammalife Mothers A Chance..And You Could Win £2000
Help save lives by donating to our charity, AMMALIFE, in this summer’s Big Give
University secures funding to help combat female genital mutilation
Coventry University is set to lead a Europe-wide project which aims to put an end to the illegal practice of female genital mutilation (FGM), after it was awarded funding to continue research into the issue.
Professor receives fellowship to research men’s health inequalities
An academic based at the University of Wolverhampton has been awarded a Winston Churchill Travel fellowship in the area of medicine and health.
Sugar treatment could sweeten healing process
The use of sugar to heal wounds by a University of Wolverhampton lecturer has been hailed as “revolutionary” by a patient who is receiving the treatment at a Birmingham hospital.
Good Hope leading the way internationally with bladder cancer laser treatment
A Good Hope consultant has won international recognition for leading a new treatment study
Coventry and Warwick students join forces to recruit donors for blood cancer charity
Students from Coventry and Warwick universities joined forces to host a donor recruitment drive for a leading blood cancer charity.
Fundraising dinner in Birmingham as West Midlands Muslims respond to medical crisis in Gaza
Islamic Relief volunteers and the Muslim community in the West Midlands have teamed up to organise a fundraising dinner in Birmingham this Sunday
Warning Call by Ambulance Service
With winter approaching, make sure your home is safe.
West Brom savers boost cancer appeal at Birmingham Children’s Hospital
Savers at a leading regional building society have helped to donate more than £65,000 to Birmingham Children’s Hospital…
Leading Chinese genomics institute partners with the University of Birmingham
The University of Birmingham and BGI, a leading genomics organisation in China, have today announced a major joint initiative in environmental and human health research.
Coventry professor’s honorary degree takes him in footsteps of Marie Curie
Tim Mason, professor of chemistry at Coventry University, has been awarded an honorary degree from one of Europe’s most prestigious scientific institutions, in recognition of his contribution to the field of sonochemistry.
Local state school students learn what it takes to be a doctor at Oxford
Oxford University is targeting state school students from Birmingham to help those considering applying for one of Oxford’s most competitive courses – Medicine.
Volunteers needed for new study into effects of bereavement on the immune system
University of Birmingham researchers investigating the effects of bereavement on the immune system are looking for volunteers to help with a pioneering study.
Video Launch for Ammalife Charity
Ammalife, the medical charity officially backed by this site, has produced its own video to show the work it carries out around the world.