University Hospitals Birmingham Charity have announced they will be holding a charity abseil on 20 September.

The charity has several fundraisers taking on the gravity defying challenge and abseiling from the top of No. 3 Brindleyplace to raise money for Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham Charity, Heartlands Hospital Charity, Good Hope Hospital Charity and Solihull Hospital Charity.

NHS staff members from Solihull Hospital are also taking on the challenge and fundraising for Solihull Hospital Charity.

Andrew Clements, director of Operations at Solihull Hospital and Community Services has teamed up with Jen Weigham, associate director of Communications and Engagement and Ursula Hare, deputy director of Nursing to take on the charity abseil.

Andrew said: “I’m looking forward to taking part in the abseil alongside Jen and Ursula. It’s a great way to raise money for Solihull Hospital Charity and an opportunity to really make a difference to patients going through treatment at the hospital and within the community, as well as supporting the staff caring for them.

“It’s important for me to give back and support the hospital charity and the great work it does, funding added extras to enhance the patient experience at Solihull Hospital and Community Services.”

 Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham Charity, Heartlands Hospital Charity, Good Hope Hospital Charity, and Solihull Hospital Charity support patients, their families and staff by funding added extras that are “over and above” what the NHS can fund.

 The hospital charities fund a variety of appeals and projects, from life-saving research and pioneering equipment as well as ward refurbishments, peaceful outdoor spaces, toys to help distract children when visiting hospital, and activities to support patient wellbeing.

The charity abseil is taking place on 20 September at No.3 Brindleyplace and there is still time to sign up. The hospital charity is currently offering 6 places for the price of 5, so you can team up with family, friends or colleagues and take part together.

You can fundraise for the ward or department that means something to you and support patients and staff at your local hospital. For more information and to sign up to the abseil, visit HERE.