Frimley Health Charity donations
A huge thank you to the local communities for your support and offers of kindness for our wonderful staff during the past few weeks.
Update from Frimley Health
Coronavirus infections have increased significantly across London and the south-east of England and this has resulted in more people from our community needing hospital care. We have been enacting our contingency plans to increase capacity so that we can continue to give all patients the care they urgently need.
Trust staff recognised in New Year Honours
Two senior members of staff at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust have been recognised in the New Year Honours. Medical Director Dr Tim Ho and Head of Nursing for Critical Care Diane Dodsworth are both being made MBEs for the way they helped shape the Trust’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
FHFT begins Covid-19 vaccine roll-out
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust was yesterday among the first hospital trusts in England to begin rolling out the Covid-19 vaccine to vulnerable patients, staff and members of the community.
Covid-19 vaccination programme
The first phase of the NHS Covid-19 vaccination programme has started. When it is the right time people will receive a letter inviting them to come forward. Please do not contact Frimley Health or other NHS organisations to get an appointment until you get this letter.
Slough angels dedicated to staff
Twelve giant Angels have been installed in Slough town centre to honour the hardworking staff at nearby Wexham Park Hospital.
Nursing Times Awards 2020
Two nurses working at Frimley Health have been recognised in this year’s Nursing Times Awards.
New joint night-nursing service launched
Patients are getting round-the-clock professional nursing care in their own homes thanks to a new night-nursing service. This means patients are able to spend less time in hospital recovering or may even avoid the need for a hospital stay completely. The service has come about through a new community services contract led by Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) working in partnership with Virgin Care across North East Hampshire, Farnham and Surrey Heath.
Charity funds staff room makeovers
Staff rooms at Frimley Park and Wexham Park hospitals are being given a makeover thanks to generous charity donations from the local community.
Heatherwood Hospital update
Our Director of HR and Corporate Services Janet King provides the latest update on our ongoing Heatherwood Hospital redevelopment.