Your local hospitals are run by 10 main NHS Trusts serving the Birmingham area. Most hospital care will be provided by one of these hospitals. Sometimes, you may be referred to a hospital outside Birmingham by your local doctor. This depends on many factors such as waiting times, the availability of a specialist and equipment required The choice of hospital will depend upon the nature of the problem, where you live and the availability of a specialist.
Some hospitals deal entirely with older people, mental health or community services.
Listed on the following page are the NHS Trusts within Birmingham. Beneath each Trust name are details of the hospitals that they manage. In addition, there are details of the West Midlands Ambulance Service which serves Birmingham and the surrounding area.