An Award Winning Radio Station

HBA Station of The Year 2024

For Birmingham Hospitals and the Community

RADIO DEDICATED TO SERVE
THE QUEEN ELIZABETH, BIRMINGHAM WOMENS, HEARTLANDS, SOLIHULL,
ROYAL ORTHOPAEDIC, GOOD HOPE SUTTON COLDFIELD & MIDLAND METROPOLITAN HOSPITALS

Radiostar 2024 Talent Search

Updated 13 Oct 24 2230 hrs
BHBN Radio Sports presenter and commentator Ben Ellis has entered the International Radiostar 2024
Currently Ben is lying now in the Top 7 in this Global Talent Search and has survived the latest round of voting. We wish him well in the next round.
Keep checking the website for further news of his progress

Well Done Ben!!

Returning 14th October 2024

Join us on BHBN Radio’s Morning Show in the next few weeks for a new daily dose of nostalgia as we look back at life in Birmingham in the 1950s and 60s through the eyes of a boy growing up at the time

Local author Andy Harper has written a book called “Knitted Swimming Trunks” in which he gives  an honest, painful but ultimately hopeful account of an ordinary boy living an ordinary life. It’s a  trip down memory lane but also an insight into the social history of Birmingham

You’ll hear about life in the Back to Backs of the City’s council estates, holidays in Weston super Mare as well as a very personal account of schooldays together  with some great music tracks from the time

It all starts on Monday's Morning Show on 5th August 2024 between 10 am and 12 midday with more to come every day for the next two weeks

The Wanderer Returns

Joe Kennard returns to BHBN Radio following a trip around the world.

Joe hadn't broadcast from the studios since 2020. During the Covid-19 Pandemic he broadcast from his home and when allowed to travel sometimes from Scotland.

You can hear Joe presenting Heartlands Hospital Requests on a Sunday Afternoon at 2pm

Macmillan Cancer Information & Support Centres Launch at UHB Hospitals

Joining us at the studio were Sam Govier & Huma Subhan talking about support available at University Hospital Birmingham for cancer patients, their family, friends, and carers.

Information about the Support Centres can now be heard regularly during BHBN Radio's programmes

We are very fortunate here at UHB to have the Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Centres which are located our four hospital sites. The information on offer covers all aspects of the cancer journey, including pre-diagnosis, diagnosis and treatments, living with and beyond cancer, palliative and end of life care. Our free confidential drop-in service offers emotional support, information, practical and financial advice, and sign posting to self help and support groups.

We’re here to support you at any of our Cancer Information & Support Service centres, Monday -Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm.

We can be found at the following locations:

• QE – Cancer Centre
• BHH – Oncology/Haematology Day unit, Midru
• Good Hope – Sheldon Unit
• Solihull Hospital – Oncology/Haematology Day unit

We offer:

• Cancer information
• Access to Complementary therapies
• Signpost to Counselling services.
• Financial support

• Telephone helpline
• Self Help & Support Groups
• Signposting to community services

Please remember no appointment is needed call in at your convenience.

If you would like to find out more about what we offer, please come and visit us at the hubs or contact us on 0121 371 3539 or email cancerinfo@uhb.nhs.uk.

Yes!! We did it again Station of the Year

Celebrating BHBN Radio’s Station of the Year Gold Award at the
HBA Annual Conference.

In a night filled with anticipation and excitement at the HBA Annual Conference and Awards Gala Dinner held at Winchester University on April 13th, 2024, BHBN Radio was crowned with the prestigious Station of the Year Gold Award This remarkable achievement marks the third time in the last five years that BHBN Radio has claimed the Station of the Year Gold Award, having previously received the accolade in 2019, 2023, and now in 2024, along with a silver award in 2020.

The Trustees, David Horton and Paul Stanley, were in attendance at the event, accompanied by BHBN member David Elliot to receive the trophy from former BHBN member Voice of The Lottery Balls and Strictly Come Dancing, Alan Dedicoat.   Reflecting on the win, they expressed their genuine surprise and delight, having not expected to clinch the coveted Station of the Year Gold Award title again this year. The station was truly thrilled and honoured to receive such recognition.

Sponsored by PPL (Public Performance Licensing), the Station of the Year Award highlights excellence in hospital radio, emphasising engagement with listeners and the delivery of captivating station content. Judges reviewed a variety of program content from each station, focusing on interaction, special events coverage, and overall listener satisfaction.

The judges' verdict on BHBN Radio was resounding. They described the station as being at the pinnacle of its performance, characterising it as warm, inclusive, and exceptionally engaging. Every aspect of their entry highlighted special moments and showcased the team's dedication to serving their audience with a diverse range of content.

As the station celebrates a significant anniversary, this latest recognition solidifies BHBN Radio's position as ‘Station of the year 2024’. Their ability to consistently deliver quality programming and connect with their listeners on a personal level sets them apart as a truly exceptional broadcasting entity and hospital radio service.

If you would like to tune into this award-winning radio station, BHBN Radio broadcasts directly to the bedside media of Solihull, Heartlands, Good Hope, and Sandwell Hospitals through Spark TSL, along with the Royal Orthopaedic. Additionally, it is available to the Queen Elizabeth, Women's, and City Hospitals, accessible online or via the Radio App, which can be downloaded from the App Stores.

Moreover, if you have access to an Alexa device or a phone, simply say "Alexa, play HOSPITAL RADIO"  within the Birmingham area, and BHBN Radio will start playing, offering a seamless and convenient way to tune in and enjoy the engaging content.

Congratulations to the whole team at BHBN Radio on this well-deserved honour. Your commitment to excellence and passion for serving patients shines brightly, making you a beacon of inspiration within the hospital radio community. Here's to many more years of success and innovation!

Written by Suzie Box

Recruitment

Unfortunately we cannot accept Work Experience applications

For all BROADCASTING recruitment enquiries please email recruitment@bhbn.net.
Alternatively please go to RECRUITMENT tab at the top of the page for more information and details of the high level of commitment required.

*NEW*

BHBN Radio are looking for Volunteer Request show Presenters for Good Hope & Solihull Hospitals. Living local to these hospitals or local to our studios at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital and own transport would be an advantage. Email recruitment@bhbn.net

Applicants would be subject to DBS checks and interview with the Hospital Volunteer Department.

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BHBN Radio
Associates

Providing Bedside Media in all our Hospedia Hospitals

Philippa Clarkin

Providing Voiceovers and Promos to the sound of
BHBN Radio

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