News and events

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (ROH) is pleased to announce the appointment of Matthew Hartland as its new substantive Chief Executive, following a rigorous and competitive recru…

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital has been reaccredited as a Getting it Right First Time (GIRFT) Elective Surgical Hub.   GIRFT is a national programme designed to improve care within the NHS. Electiv…

New 24/7 Mental Health Text Service Launches for Birmingham and Solihull Free, confidential support is now just a text away. A new, round-the-clock mental health text messaging service has launched…

The trusts that manage local community and hospital services are pleased to announce the appointment of Jo Williams as their Chief Executive in Common. This new role will strengthen shared leadershi…

From August, we will be opening a dedicated ‘ambulatory unit’ – a ward for patients who are on a day case/ 23h stay pathway for primary hip and knee surgery. ‘Day case’ means you will have your join…

Approximately 70% of people with advanced breast and prostate cancer develop secondary bone cancer (metastases). This disease weakens the bone, causing 'pathological' fractures which then require su…

Resident Doctor strike Industrial Action is planned 25 July - 29 July 2025. This will cause some disruption to ordinary services at The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital.   If you are due to visit The Ro…

On Friday 11th July, following over 650 nominations, we revealed our Blue Heart Award 2025 winners at an awards ceremony held at the Park Regis in Birmingham. The awards celebrate the achievements a…

Two of the leading specialist hospitals in the UK and internationally have formally entered into a strategic alliance designed to improve orthopaedic and musculoskeletal (MSK) services for patients a…