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British Forces ‘Bedside’ Service

The British Forces Broadcasting Service (BFBS), which provides TV and Radio for troops stationed around the world has recently extended its radio service in the UK to deliver its unique output to service personnel in the Queen Elizabeth hospital in Birmingham.

Injured British Forces troops are automatically transferred from Afghanistan to Birmingham's Selly Oak and then on to the brand new Queen Elizabeth hospital for treatment. Until now it has not been easy for those in hospital to stay in touch with friends and colleagues still in theatre and others scattered around the world.

Through its national DAB service and its many overseas stations BFBS Radio has plugged that gap. With the help of Premier Telesolutions who provide the bedside entertainment system in the hospital, BFBS Radio is now available as a free option at every bedside.

Servicemen and women are very familiar with their own bespoke radio station and messages fly back and forth over the airways. BFBS Radio Controller, Nicky Ness says 'it's important for BFBS to reach every member of the Forces community, wherever they may be in the world. We're really pleased to have a presence at the new hospital in Birmingham and if we can make even the smallest difference to morale through entertainment and connectivity, then it's well worth doing'.

 BFBS Radio is on DAB Digital in the UK, on FM across the Forces world, on

Sky Guide 0211, Freesat 786 and online at www.bfbs.com