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Get the inside scoop on Midland Met as we celebrate NHS Day! (Updated times)

July 4, 2022

Every year we come together to celebrate the NHS’ birthday, and this year is no different. 2022 marks the 74th birthday of our national health service, born in 1948 thanks to Aneurin Bevan, Minister of Health at the time.

Since 1948 a lot has changed but our ethos to continue to provide good healthcare to all has not. With each new year comes fresh challenges and opportunities to innovate and continue to enhance the services we provide.

This year as we focus on resetting our strategic objectives and rebuilding our services as we learn to live with COVID-19, we have reason to be optimistic as we fix our sights on the future and a period of restoration.

We have some special events lined up to celebrate you, our hardworking colleagues. We’ll also be using this opportunity to share updates with you on our new flagship hospital, Midland Met, whilst treating you to free ice cream, ice lolly or small slushie, plus lots more.

To claim your ice cream, please show your ID badge. Please stagger your visits to allow everyone to get one and collect your own where possible.

This is what you can look forward to:

Tuesday 5 July:

  • Ice cream van at Sandwell, courtyard garden with a Midland Met stand, 12pm – 3pm.
  • Ice cream van at City, memorial garden with a Midland Met stand, 12pm – 3pm.
  • Ice cream van at Rowley, 12pm – 1pm.
  • Ice cream van at Leasowes, 3.30pm – 4pm.
  • Ice cream van at the Lyng, 3.30pm – 4pm.
  • NHS Big Tea at Sandwell, courtyard garden. Join us for a cake, cuppa, and a biscuit for £1 to raise funds for Your Trust Charity – click here to find out more!
  • Wellbeing event at Sandwell, courtyard garden, 11am – 3pm click here or see below to find out more!

 Thursday 7 July: 

  • Wellbeing event at City memorial gardens, 10am – 4pm.

We hope you enjoy your ice cream and the opportunity to learn more about Midland Met whilst enjoying some of our wellbeing offerings or a cuppa.

Thank you for all that you do.

Be sure to send us any photos enjoying your ice cream to swbh.comms@nhs.net.