10 September 2025
First ever Birmingham Suicide Prevention Week launches with library exhibition
Birmingham’s inaugural Suicide Prevention Week has been launched with an exhibition at the Library of Birmingham honouring those lost to…
Read moreWe are extremely proud of our trust and the success of our services. We regularly publish press releases and news stories about our services and the achievements of our extremely committed, enthusiastic and dedicated workforce.
On these pages, which are updated on a regular basis, you will find the latest news and pictures from our trust.
Links to our latest news can be found on the grey links to the left of this page.
1 September 2025
Smoke-Free BSMHFT from Monday 1 September
From today (Monday 1 September), BSMHFT is officially smoke-free across all of its 50+ sites. To mark the launch, the…
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28 August 2025
Step away, recharge and connect at our wellbeing focused Annual General Meeting
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust is gearing up for a vibrant and inclusive Annual General Meeting (AGM)…
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19 August 2025
BSMHFT’s anti-racism drive earns shortlist for HSJ Awards
BSMHFT has been shortlisted for the NHS Race Equality Award at this year’s Health Service Journal (HSJ) Awards. Recognising its…
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4 August 2025
New 24/7 mental health text service for Birmingham and Solihull
Text ‘Space’ to 85258 for Free, Confidential Support Anytime A new, round-the-clock mental health text service is now available to…
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31 July 2025
Mental health support across Birmingham and Solihull during the August bank holiday 2025
How to take good care of yourself over the bank holiday period Make sure you have enough medication for the…
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24 July 2025
Industrial action 25 July – 30 July 2025
Resident doctors will take industrial action from 7am on Friday 25 July until 7am on Wednesday 30 July, as part…
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3 July 2025
Fit for the Future – The 10 Year Health Plan for England
The Government's 10 Year Health Plan for England has been launched, setting out a bold, ambitious and necessary new course…
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1 July 2025
New Era for Children and Young People’s Community Mental Health in Birmingham
From today (Tuesday 1 July 2025), Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (BSMHFT) has become the new home…
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5 June 2025
Staff honoured at BSMHFT Values Awards 2025
More than 300 staff came together to celebrate the 2025 BSMHFT Values Awards - the Trust’s most anticipated annual event.…
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5 June 2025
Junaid Shabir explains the positive impact of code-switching for our patients
Being yourself when working with patients and being mindful of the language you use, can have a great impact on…
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22 May 2025
New mental health report calls for better access and early help for children and young people
A report based on feedback from young people, parents and carers and health and care organisations in Birmingham and Solihull…
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