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In pictures: Prince Charles at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Prince Charles is at the queen Elizabeth hospital to visit injured servicemen and women. He has brought presents for soldiers.

The Prince last visited the hospital on 22 June this year Credit: ITV Central

The Prince of Wales is a regular visitor to the hospital which treats injured service personnel.

The Prince of Wales meeting hospital staff Credit: ITV Central

HRH visits the hospital twice a year, usually in the summer and at Christmas. Staff say his visits help boost morale for men and women returning from Afghanistan with injuries.

Prince Charles speaking to the British forces foundation Credit: ITV Central

Hundreds protest at Birmingham's Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Protesters at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Credit: Bob Withers

About three hundred workers from the PCS, the UCU and UNITE converged on Queen Elizabeth Hospital from different locations for a demonstration.

Hundreds out in force at Birmingham protests Credit: Bob Withers

As one of the city's largest public sector employers they say the hospital is exactly the kind of place that will be affected by further attacks on their pay and pensions.

Unions gathered at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Credit: Bob Withers

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