In January 2022 I was very fortunate to become the first patient at University Hospitals Birmingham to receive a cochlear osia hearing implant. As a musician and professional violinist, gaining all I possibly can, particularly from an ear which is inactive, is incredibly important to me. I am extremely grateful for the care I received from staff at the QEH and Solihull Hospital to enable me to enjoy an increased level of hearing, and enable me to continue on my musical journey with increased hope and optimism.

University Hospitals Birmingham Charity supports patients, families and NHS staff across four hospitals in the West Midlands - Queen Elizabeth, Heartlands, Good Hope and Solihull.During the current COVID-19 crisis, your donations are helping us to support our NHS superheroes.Delivering care packs to nurses, providing "wobble rooms" for staff to get psychological and emotional support, helping patients to stay in contact with their families by providing tablets with video conferencing apps and much more.