Birmingham Hospital Charities Celebrate NHS 77 With Tea Parties

This week University Hospitals Birmingham Charity is celebrating 77 years of the NHS and the amazing work that the staff do, by hosting NHS Big Teas ahead of the anniversary on the 5 July.

Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham Charity, Heartlands Hospital Charity, Good Hope Hospital Charity, and Solihull Hospital Charity are hosting Big Tea events across all four sites to mark the occasion, celebrating the work the NHS staff do to help their patients.

Big Tea events are being held this week (w/c/ 30th June) at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, Good Hope Hospital, Heartlands Hospital and Solihull Hospital.

The Big Tea celebrations include a variety of activities across the hospitals from cake sales and fun challenges for prizes, as well as weekend fun days and tea parties out in the local community.

Mike Hammond, Charity Chief Executive said: “The 77th celebration is a chance to highlight the incredible work NHS staff do every day to support patients and their families. Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham Charity, Heartlands Hospital Charity, Good Hope Hospital Charity, and Solihull Hospital Charity are keen to mark the occasion and get as many people involved as possible. We’d love to see everyone getting involved and showing their support for the Trust’s staff that work tirelessly across our hospitals.”

The Charity is also encouraging people to host their own Big Tea event at home, work, school, or community group. The Charity will provide a Big Tea party pack, containing all the materials needed – they just need some tea and cake! To get a Big Tea Party Pack sent out just email charities@uhb.nhs.uk  or call 0121 371 4852.