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

Christmas Celebrations

At the BHBN Radio Christmas get together on Wednesday evening (4th Dec) there was a surprise presentation at BHBN Radio studios based at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital for two dedicated volunteers of over 40 years and also celebrating their milestone birthdays 70 years young. These guys have been friends for 45 years too. Congratulations David Horton Vice Chairman & Technical Controller and Colin Monnaf Programme Controller. - You really do go above and beyond. Proud of you both.Many Thanks go to Joy Bourne and Paul Stanley and a few for arranging this get together and keeping it a secret

Also on the 7th December BHBN Radio were so pleased to be at Claridge Place Care Home providing some musical entertainment at their Christmas Fayre.

Volunteer Vacancies

*NEW*

BHBN Radio are looking for Volunteer Request show Presenters for The Midland Metropolitan University Hospital, Sandwell & Royal Orthopaedic Hospital Northfield. 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

BHBN Radio have vacancies for Volunteer Ward Walkers to visit our two largest hospitals; The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and the new Midland Metropolitan University Hospital. Email hello@bhbn.net Ward Walkers visit the hospital wards promoting BHBN Radio distributing magazines and leaflets also encouraging Patients to download our Radio App whilst collecting requests and dedications for our radio shows.

We are also looking for a Morning Show Presenter for one of our 10am - Midday slots. Email hello@bhbn.net

Before applying please read through the Recruitment Page on our website www.bhbn.net regarding commitment required when Volunteering.  For further information please email recruitment@bhbn.net.

Applicants should be over 18 years of age and would be subject to DBS checks and interview with the Hospital Volunteer Department.

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 now lying 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!!

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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https://heartbeatpublications.co.uk/bhbnradio/

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Current Sponsors

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The Evening Show

The Golden Hour

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BHBN Gold

For details of our sponsorship packages email. technical@bhbn.net

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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