New Heatherwood Hospital stays on track
While Covid-19 has stopped many projects in their tracks, work on a new Heatherwood Hospital has continued during the pandemic.
FHFT welcomes Chief of Nursing and Midwifery
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust has officially welcomed its new Chief of Nursing and Midwifery. Lorna Wilkinson has joined the Trust’s Board as a highly experienced and respected nursing leader. She will help Frimley Health deliver its vision of being a leader in health and wellbeing, providing exceptional services in its hospitals and in the community.
Noah presents rainbow scrubs
Frimley Health Deputy Chief Executive Janet King visited Scrubs Glorious Scrubs in Ascot on 23 June to receive a first batch of rainbow scrubs from 11-year-old Noah Evans, the son of Virgin Radio DJ Chris Evans. Noah spent 28 days camping out in a homemade den his back garden to raise money for Scrubs Glorious Scrubs. This, coupled with his dad encouraging famous friends to auction personal items, means the family have sent over £1.3 million to the charity!
Earl and Countess deliver meals to NHS
Their Royal Highnesses The Earl and Countess of Wessex visited Frimley Park Hospital on 11 June to deliver meals made for NHS staff by generous volunteers. The Earl and Countess, who live at nearby Bagshot Park, arrived at lunchtime with a batch of 50 meals from London Irish Rugby Club, where Their Royal Highnesses had joined volunteers to prepare the day’s food.
Generations fight coronavirus side-by-side
Four members of the Cottrell family who all work at Frimley Park Hospital have spoken of their pride in fighting coronavirus together.
Project Wingman takes off
Hospital staff on the front line of the NHS fight against coronavirus are being helped to unwind thanks to some first class support from airline crews. Healthcare workers and support staff at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust are being treated to a ‘first class lounge’ experience by cabin crew and pilots who have been furloughed or made redundant during the global health pandemic. The crews, working as part of a national programme called Project Wingman, are visiting hospitals across the country.
Much-loved colleagues remembered
Staff at Frimley Health have this week been remembering two of their much-loved colleagues who died in recent days with coronavirus.
Countess volunteers to support NHS staff
Her Royal Highness The Countess of Wessex met NHS heroes from the front line of the coronavirus pandemic today as she helped distribute donations of food to staff at Frimley Park Hospital. The Countess joined volunteers from the Army’s neighbouring Cadet Training Centre Frimley Park as they packed more than 100 bags with fruit, vegetables, coffee and treats. She then helped transport them to the hospital’s education centre and presented them to grateful hospital staff.
Easter eggs to 730 staff on sick leave
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is showing support for almost 730 staff on sick leave – by sending them each an Easter egg and a ‘get well soon’ card. The Trust is on the front line of the coronavirus pandemic as the NHS faces the biggest challenge in its 70-year history. Hundreds of staff are currently away from work due to sickness, with many displaying symptoms of Covid-19. So managers have teamed up with local businesses to show them that their colleagues are thinking of them.
Thank you for your support
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is saying a big “thank you” to its local communities for the support given to NHS staff working on the front line of the coronavirus pandemic. Generous donations, kind offers and messages of thanks and have poured into the Trust as it cares for local patients who are seriously unwell with Covid-19.