News from voluntary organisations at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/feeds/voluntary-organisations.rss The dedicated charity for St Helier and Sutton hospitals looked back at another year of hard work and committed fundraising last week (8 May 2012), as they held their 59th Annual General Meeting. A crowd of volunteers and VIPs gathered for the St Helier and Sutton League of Friends yearly meeting, including Absolutely Fabulous actress and charity President June Whitfield and the Mayor of Sutton Cllr Gerry Jerome. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromVoluntaryOrganisationsAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/exsmzQnr0_w/ 28502 Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120516000000 Wed, 16 May 2012 16:07:56 GMT 20120516160756 Wed, 16 May 2012 16:27:27 GMT 201205161642727 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-and-press-releases/forever-friends-hospital-charity-celebrates-another-successful-year/ A group of sea scouts took to the airwaves of Epsom Hospital Radio recently (16 March 2012) after they visited patients at the Elective Orthopaedic Centre (EOC), which is based at the hospital. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromVoluntaryOrganisationsAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/i1SGCd0C7f4/ 27743 Thu, 29 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT 20120329040000 Thu, 29 Mar 2012 17:57:50 GMT 20120329175750 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 16:10:47 GMT 201204021641047 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2012/march-2012/sea-scouts-take-to-the-air-on-hospital-radio/ It's taken a 72-mile sponsored walk and weeks of fundraising, but thanks to the hard work of Epsom Medical Equipment Fund and 17 members of staff from the South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECamb), a new mobile x-ray unit has arrived at Epsom Hospital. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromVoluntaryOrganisationsAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/dop5nr18W88/ 26956 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120119000000 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:23:39 GMT 20120119172339 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:19:19 GMT 2012020110101919 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2012/january-2012/were-on-the-move-new-53000-mobile-x-ray-unit-at-epsom-hospital/ A charitable donation of £16,000 has funded a brand new, state-of-the-art piece of medical equipment at St Helier Hospital that will help to treat women who have suffered a serious perineal injury during childbirth (where the muscles around the vagina and anus are damaged). http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromVoluntaryOrganisationsAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/Vh2l9PZEZrw/ 25955 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111104000000 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 10:35:42 GMT 20111104103542 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 17:24:46 GMT 201112011752446 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/november-2011/16000-donation-for-women-with-difficult-labour/ The MP for Carshalton and Wallington, Tom Brake, took time out from his busy schedule on 14 October 2011 to present a show on Radio St Helier. Tom joined forces with Radio St Helier volunteers, including station manager Kevin Horkan and presenter Chris Money, to take part in the light music show - a mixture of music, patient requests and current affairs. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromVoluntaryOrganisationsAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/OoMs1mVxaf8/ 25847 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111024000000 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 13:08:21 GMT 20111024130821 Mon, 07 Nov 2011 12:52:18 GMT 2011110712125218 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/october-2011/local-mp-gets-hospital-brake-dancing/ A £75,000 donation has funded a brand new state-of-the-art scanner, which can help clinicians spot potentially life-threatening conditions faster than ever before, at Sutton Hospital. The new ultrasound scanner, which was funded by the St Helier and Sutton League of Friends, can be used to examine any part of the body and help diagnose a wide range of illnesses. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromVoluntaryOrganisationsAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/XkFD-pa6ETk/ 25645 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111007000000 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 14:45:04 GMT 20111007144504 Mon, 07 Nov 2011 12:46:47 GMT 2011110712124647 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/october-2011/volunteers-donate-75000-to-diagnostic-imaging-department/ The 446 volunteers who give up their time to support services at Epsom, St Helier and Sutton hospitals were celebrated at a prestigious annual tea party last Friday (30 September 2011). The special event, which took place in the Queen's Stand at Epsom Racecourse, saw a crowd of hospital volunteers enjoy cakes, sandwiches and even a spot of dancing. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromVoluntaryOrganisationsAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/DCl4XRI1sag/ 25630 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111006000000 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 17:28:32 GMT 20111006172832 Mon, 07 Nov 2011 12:47:44 GMT 2011110712124744 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/october-2011/lets-celebrate-huge-thank-you-for-hospital-volunteers/ The young children at Willows nursery in Sutton Hospital can now make the most of the summer months, thanks to a brand new garden area funded by the St Helier and Sutton League of Friends. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromVoluntaryOrganisationsAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/Vxs2oxbnOoQ/ 24787 Fri, 29 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110729000000 Fri, 29 Jul 2011 16:12:35 GMT 20110729161235 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 16:46:23 GMT 201108011644623 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/july-2011/its-childs-play-at-sutton-hospital-nursery/ The former Chief Executive of Epsom and Ewell Borough Council, David Smith, made a return visit to Britten Ward at Epsom Hospital last week (28 June 2011) to present Welch Allyn Patient Monitoring Equipment, worth £40,000 and purchased by Epsom Medical Equipment Fund. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromVoluntaryOrganisationsAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/LxJFpqJeBJY/ 24454 Fri, 08 Jul 2011 05:00:00 GMT 20110708050000 Fri, 08 Jul 2011 13:06:52 GMT 20110708130652 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 16:44:15 GMT 201108011644415 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/july-2011/epsoms-stroke-service-receives-new-monitoring-equipment/ Paul Burstow, the MP for Sutton and Cheam and the Minister of State for Care Services, took some time out of his busy schedule recently (25 May 2011) to co-present a show on Radio St Helier. Coming straight from Parliament, where he had just listened to President Barack Obama give a historic speech to both the House of Lords and the House of Commons, Mr Burstow joined forces with the team of volunteers who run the in-house radio station at St Helier Hospital. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromVoluntaryOrganisationsAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/bsngX3R7lyI/ 23921 Tue, 07 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110607000000 Tue, 07 Jun 2011 11:54:49 GMT 20110607115449 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 16:39:58 GMT 201107011643958 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/june-2011/minister-of-state-spins-the-discs-at-radio-st-helier/ Patients on the children's ward at Queen Mary's Hospital for Children got an early Easter treat thanks to the generosity of local club Tooting and Mitcham FC. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromVoluntaryOrganisationsAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/-GEoSSGGwm4/ 23411 Thu, 28 Apr 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110428010000 Thu, 28 Apr 2011 16:52:33 GMT 20110428165233 Tue, 03 May 2011 16:22:56 GMT 201105031642256 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/april-2011/tooting-and-mitcham-fc-make-it-an-eggs-tra-special-easter-for-the-kids/ Make a splash this year by entering the Great Duck Race 2011 unless you're the kind to duck a challenge! And by doing so, you can support the work of the Epsom Medical Equipment Fund, a charity which funds new equipment for Epsom Hospital. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromVoluntaryOrganisationsAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/H7ZiLa5DQ_c/ 23399 Wed, 27 Apr 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110427010000 Wed, 27 Apr 2011 17:14:19 GMT 20110427171419 Tue, 03 May 2011 16:22:35 GMT 201105031642235 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/april-2011/quacking-good-time-for-all-at-the-great-duck-race-11/ Local doctors are being given a new weapon in the fight against cancer, thanks to the generosity of the Friends of Leatherhead Hospital. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromVoluntaryOrganisationsAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/wrvGLIVJhok/ 23385 Tue, 26 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110426000000 Tue, 26 Apr 2011 17:13:41 GMT 20110426171341 Tue, 03 May 2011 16:21:43 GMT 201105031642143 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/april-2011/leatherhead-friends-join-cancer-battle-with-life-saving-50000-donation/ A new £200,000 x-ray room at Epsom Hospital was officially opened in front of a crowd of patients, visitors, staff, volunteers and VIPs recently. The facility - which was generously funded by the hospital's League of Friends - houses a brand new specialist unit which can take up to 15 images per second to create a moving image of a patient's insides. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromVoluntaryOrganisationsAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/Nz-VyLNe9ic/ 22675 Thu, 03 Mar 2011 03:00:00 GMT 20110303030000 Thu, 03 Mar 2011 15:01:14 GMT 20110303150114 Mon, 04 Apr 2011 17:58:44 GMT 201104041755844 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/march-2011/200000-x-ray-room-opens-at-epsom-hospital/ A local charity has launched a new fundraising appeal to help kidney patients at Epsom and St Helier hospitals receive the treatment that they need in the comfort of their own homes. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromVoluntaryOrganisationsAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/n4XlDgejVl4/ 22585 Thu, 24 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110224000000 Thu, 24 Feb 2011 18:27:44 GMT 20110224182744 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 17:49:29 GMT 201103011754929 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/february-2011/theres-no-place-like-home-for-dialysis-patients-says-new-appeal/ Trainee surgeons at Epsom Hospital can now practice complex 'keyhole' techniques using state-of-the-art simulators, thanks to a charity which supports the hospital's work. Epsom Medical Equipment Fund officially presented two cutting edge laparoscopy (keyhole) simulators, which cost £5,000 each, to the hospital last Wednesday (19 January). http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromVoluntaryOrganisationsAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/VNacUZtPhsY/ 22281 Wed, 26 Jan 2011 03:00:00 GMT 20110126030000 Wed, 26 Jan 2011 10:11:46 GMT 20110126101146 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 16:04:28 GMT 201102071640428 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/january-2011/10000-donation-gives-trainee-surgeons-a-look-through-the-keyhole/ The Mayor of Epsom & Ewell Borough Council, Cllr Clive Smitherham, visited Epsom Hospital recently to officially unveil two new monitors which cost £1,500. The 'comfort cuff' monitors, which have been donated to the hospital by the Epsom Medical Equipment Fund, will help to monitor patients' blood pressures, oxygen levels and heart rate. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromVoluntaryOrganisationsAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/UkXqVyhF2Z8/ 21987 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101216000000 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 15:00:06 GMT 20101216150006 Tue, 04 Jan 2011 15:39:20 GMT 201101041533920 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/december-2010/monitoring-the-mayor-new-equipment-unveiled-at-epsom-hospital/ Retired Chelsea and Barcelona footballer Allan Harris dropped into Epsom Hospital last Wednesday (3 November) to present the ear, nose and throat team with two brand new pieces of medical equipment. Allan, who lives in nearby Ashtead and has coached international superstars including Diego Maradona and Paul Gascoigne, spent time chatting to hospital staff before officially presenting them with two portable nasal endoscopes. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromVoluntaryOrganisationsAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/DzQ-o4b_jTI/ 21598 Mon, 08 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101108000000 Mon, 08 Nov 2010 17:54:00 GMT 20101108175400 Fri, 03 Dec 2010 14:42:21 GMT 201012031424221 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/november-2010/chelsea-fc-legend-gives-extra-time-for-hospital-charity/ A tea party to celebrate and thank the 428 volunteers who regularly give up their time to support Epsom, St Helier and Sutton hospitals was held at Epsom Racecourse recently. Every hospital volunteer was invited by the Trust to the annual event, which took place in the prestigious Queen's Stand at the racecourse. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromVoluntaryOrganisationsAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/VmhT6vyI_FM/ 21439 Tue, 19 Oct 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20101019010000 Tue, 19 Oct 2010 17:24:06 GMT 20101019172406 Fri, 05 Nov 2010 14:26:35 GMT 201011051422635 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/october-2010/tea-party-celebrates-hospital-volunteers/ The League of Friends shop in St Helier Hospital has been officially re-opened by 'Ab Fab' actress June Whitfield following a £65,000 refurbishment. The shop, which sells magazines, books, sandwiches, gifts and many other items, has been extended so that patients, visitors and staff can choose from a wider selection of goods. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromVoluntaryOrganisationsAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/AOFWlOvuGfE/ 21345 Fri, 08 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101008000000 Fri, 08 Oct 2010 12:41:24 GMT 20101008124124 Fri, 05 Nov 2010 14:20:57 GMT 201011051422057 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/october-2010/new-hospital-shop-is-absolutely-fabulous/ A memorial service for people who have been affected by the loss of a baby has been organised by the chaplains at Epsom, St Helier and Sutton hospitals. The annual service will take place on Sunday 3 October 2010 at 3pm in St Nicholas Church, St Nicholas Way, Sutton, SM1 2RG. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromVoluntaryOrganisationsAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/Rupx_kyhLvo/ 20961 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 15:22:00 GMT 20100924152200 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 15:23:21 GMT 20100924152321 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 17:54:14 GMT 201010121755414 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/september-2010/hospital-chaplains-hold-baby-memorial-service/ A free course to help local cancer patients and their loved ones deal with the devastating effects of the disease is set to begin at Epsom Hospital later this month (September). The eight-week course, called 'Learning to live with cancer', offers practical advice and emotional support to anyone who has been affected by cancer. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromVoluntaryOrganisationsAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/3nm8AxPoOH4/ 20654 Thu, 09 Sep 2010 15:11:00 GMT 20100909151100 Thu, 09 Sep 2010 15:11:57 GMT 20100909151157 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 17:44:10 GMT 201010121754410 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/september-2010/learning-to-live-with-cancer-course-to-begin-shortly/ Old and new friends gathered at Radio St Helier recently to celebrate the radio station's 40th birthday. Former volunteers and special guests, including 'Ab fab' actress June Whitfield CBE and Minister of State for Care Services and MP for Sutton and Cheam, Paul Burstow, mingled with current members and presenters at the birthday bash. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromVoluntaryOrganisationsAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/uT9AnNfjCoo/ 19788 Mon, 12 Jul 2010 17:44:00 GMT 20100712174400 Mon, 12 Jul 2010 17:44:46 GMT 20100712174446 Tue, 03 Aug 2010 15:12:44 GMT 201008031531244 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/july-2010/radio-st-helier-marks-40-years-of-broadcasting/ Two fitness fanatics will each do three marathons in one day to raise money for the neonatal unit at St Helier hospital next Saturday (5 June). Personal trainer at LA Fitness in Banstead, Brian Wright and his client Richard Tait, are both preparing to row 26 miles, cycle 26 miles and run 26 miles for the cause - a staggering total of 78 miles each. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromVoluntaryOrganisationsAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/c0WRJbEk_SU/ 19434 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 10:03:00 GMT 20100601100300 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 10:04:26 GMT 20100601100426 Fri, 02 Jul 2010 10:55:27 GMT 2010070210105527 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/june-2010/fitness-fans-going-the-distance-for-newborn-babies/ Parents and visitors to a children's ward at Epsom Hospital can now take a break in front of the television, thanks to a generous donation from The Cricketers Inn in Stamford Green Road, Epsom. Staff at the pub organised 12 special fundraising evenings, which included a James Bond theme night, to purchase a television for the ward. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromVoluntaryOrganisationsAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/V-yCeAyyPdo/ 19422 Thu, 27 May 2010 12:17:00 GMT 20100527121700 Thu, 27 May 2010 12:17:45 GMT 20100527121745 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 10:21:37 GMT 2010060110102137 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/may-2010/no-half-measures-for-epsom-childrens-ward/ A ward dedicated to caring for elderly patients at St Helier Hospital has received an anonymous £20,000 donation from a friend of a couple who were treated there. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromVoluntaryOrganisationsAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/g5PEVicBBWk/ 19285 Fri, 07 May 2010 10:18:00 GMT 20100507101800 Fri, 07 May 2010 17:34:40 GMT 20100507173440 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 10:18:27 GMT 2010060110101827 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/may-2010/a-friend-indeed-ward-receives-generous-20000-donation/ Members of the Nonsuch Rotary Club dropped into The Macmillan Butterfly Centre at Epsom Hospital recently to say thank you to the service and drop off a bumper £1,500 cheque. President John Chamberlain and President (elect) Mick Martin visited the centre, which provides support, advice and complementary therapies to cancer patients and their loved ones, to donate the generous sum. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromVoluntaryOrganisationsAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/xKSShSy88wI/ 18919 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 11:19:00 GMT 20100414111900 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 11:20:03 GMT 20100414112003 Thu, 06 May 2010 15:28:16 GMT 201005061532816 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/april-2010/butterfly-boosted-by-1500-big-band-cheque/ It's not every day you find a doctor rowing a marathon in a hospital canteen, but that's what happened recently (11 March) when 25-year-old Judah Eastwell took to his rowing machine to raise funds for the Southwest Thames Kidney Fund. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromVoluntaryOrganisationsAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/3rnYhHu104k/ 18649 Wed, 24 Mar 2010 10:43:00 GMT 20100324104300 Wed, 24 Mar 2010 10:43:43 GMT 20100324104343 Thu, 08 Apr 2010 15:37:10 GMT 201004081533710 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/march-2010/doctor-rows-miles-for-kidney-health/ PR guru and celebrity advisor, Max Clifford, took time out of his busy schedule recently (1 March) to present £20,000 worth of new equipment to Epsom Hospital. Max met with staff from the main operating theatre to present ten patient transfer trolleys, which were bought for the hospital with a generous donation from the Epsom Medical Equipment Fund. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromVoluntaryOrganisationsAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/TtNfcZPkOTw/ 18354 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:06:00 GMT 20100302160600 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:06:53 GMT 20100302160653 Thu, 08 Apr 2010 15:27:25 GMT 201004081532725 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/march-2010/top-celebrity-advisor-wheels-in-new-hospital-equipment/ The daughter of a patient at Epsom Hospital has collected and donated 50 paintings to the hospital in memory of her mother. Stephanie Newark from Epsom decided to donate paintings to be hung in the single rooms in the wards of the hospital following the sad death of her 91 year old mother, Olive, who was a patient at Epsom several times and who spent much of her time there in single rooms. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromVoluntaryOrganisationsAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/s14HEqg_lv8/ 18149 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 15:35:00 GMT 20100202153500 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 15:35:49 GMT 20100202153549 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:02:41 GMT 201003161750241 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/february-2010/paintings-donated-to-hospital-in-memory-of-loving-mother/ British comedian, Jimmy Tarbuck OBE, popped in to Epsom Hospital last week (28 October) to present staff in the operating theatres with a brand new piece of equipment. Known as a camera stack, the machine is used in performing keyhole surgery. It cost £42,000 and was donated to the hospital by the Epsom Medical Equipment Fund. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromVoluntaryOrganisationsAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/02DMj8lnasQ/ 17471 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:39:00 GMT 20091110103900 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:39:54 GMT 20091110103954 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:28:13 GMT 200912011752813 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/november-2009/jimmy-tarbuck-has-surgeons-in-stitches-during-hospital-visit/ The news presenter and broadcaster Sir Trevor McDonald visited Epsom Hospital on Tuesday (20 October) to present a brand new piece of equipment to the histopathology department. Sir Trevor visited the Trust to present a writer machine - a state-of-the-art device that prints a unique patient identification number and barcode on tissue samples - on behalf of the Epsom Medical Equipment Fund. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromVoluntaryOrganisationsAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/xpAwk1mLzSo/ 17268 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:52:00 GMT 20091028125200 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:53:20 GMT 20091028125320 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:04:06 GMT 200911021310406 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/october-2009/news-just-in-sir-trevor-mcdonald-visits-hospital/ A brand new Patient Information Centre designed and built to offer patients at St Helier Hospital a wide range of information about different aspects of their healthcare was officially opened by the MP for Carshalton and Wallington, Tom Brake, on Friday (October 16). http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromVoluntaryOrganisationsAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/ut7ZNMpR5YM/ 17240 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:22:00 GMT 20091021152200 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:22:59 GMT 20091021152259 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:06:19 GMT 200911021310619 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/october-2009/patient-information-centre-opens-with-a-pledge/ Sometimes it seems that everybody's birthday comes at once and that's certainly true at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, as six of the charities that support the hospitals are celebrating landmark birthdays this year. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromVoluntaryOrganisationsAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/udNOGifLB0Q/ 17239 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:36:00 GMT 20091021123600 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:38:09 GMT 20091021123809 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:07:09 GMT 200911021310709 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/october-2009/landmark-year-for-hospitals-charities/ A tea party hosted at Epsom Racecourse paid thanks to the dedicated volunteers of Epsom, St Helier and Sutton hospitals last week. The Trust invited every hospital volunteer to the Queen's Stand at the racecourse where they enjoyed tea, sandwiches and cake - all to the relaxing sounds of a live musician who played classic songs, including hits by Frank Sinatra. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromVoluntaryOrganisationsAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/u-ovFzcwsgU/ 17199 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 10:49:00 GMT 20091009104900 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 10:49:58 GMT 20091009104958 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:12:05 GMT 200911021311205 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/october-2009/trust-throws-thank-you-party-for-volunteers/ An awards ceremony to celebrate the people who give up their free time to support cancer patients and their families at the Macmillan Butterfly Centre in Epsom Hospital took place last week. The ceremony marked the long service of 21 volunteers, as well as offering a huge thank you to the whole team of helpers. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromVoluntaryOrganisationsAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/ij-T6RH9i08/ 16992 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:47:00 GMT 20090825174700 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:48:00 GMT 20090825174800 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:34:39 GMT 200909011423439 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/august-2009/volunteers-receive-bronze-bars-and-thanks-at-ceremony/ The actresses June Whitfield and Liz Fraser popped into St Helier Hospital last night (13 May), to wish the League of Friends a happy 60th birthday. June, who is Patron of the charity, and 'Carry On' star Liz attended the friends' Annual General Meeting to cut a birthday cake and help other members mark the special occasion. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromVoluntaryOrganisationsAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/3525Ol9pGek/ 2855 Thu, 14 May 2009 18:04:00 GMT 20090514180400 Thu, 14 May 2009 18:05:08 GMT 20090514180508 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:32:31 GMT 200908111753231 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/may-2009/happy-60th-birthday-to-good-friends/ An unexpected donation of £14,500 has been given to the cardiology department at Epsom Hospital by a local charity. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromVoluntaryOrganisationsAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/rQJP9_m5-B4/ 2653 Tue, 28 Apr 2009 16:04:00 GMT 20090428160400 Tue, 28 Apr 2009 16:06:55 GMT 20090428160655 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:37:36 GMT 200908111753736 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/april-2009/hospitals-heart-team-welcomes-surprise-donation/ Local residents who are hearing-impaired are likely to find communicating with staff at Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals easier from now on. That's because the Disability Information Centre Epsom (DICE) - a service based at Epsom Hospital - has recently purchased three portable hearing loops for patients to use when visiting the hospitals. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromVoluntaryOrganisationsAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/FcBdoQML0Eo/ 2645 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 17:33:00 GMT 20090424173300 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 17:33:37 GMT 20090424173337 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:36:55 GMT 200908111753655 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/april-2009/help-is-at-hand-for-hearing-impaired-patients/ The High Sheriff of Surrey 2008-09, Sally Varah, visited Epsom Hospital recently to officially open the hospital's new cutting-edge neutral pressure room, which cost nearly million pounds. The room means that patients with severe respiratory illnesses, such as tuberculosis (TB) can be isolated from other people, preventing it from spreading to other patients. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromVoluntaryOrganisationsAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/kLohkSHX1-o/ 2631 Mon, 20 Apr 2009 10:34:00 GMT 20090420103400 Wed, 22 Apr 2009 10:35:36 GMT 20090422103536 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:35:25 GMT 200908111753525 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/april-2009/high-sheriff-comes-under-pressure-at-epsom-hospital/ A state-of-the-art neutral pressure room which allows patients with severe chest diseases such as tuberculosis to be isolated from others has been unveiled at Epsom Hospital. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromVoluntaryOrganisationsAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/eBl3p3l0ajQ/ 2464 Fri, 13 Mar 2009 14:46:00 GMT 20090313144600 Fri, 13 Mar 2009 14:46:43 GMT 20090313144643 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:28:16 GMT 200908111752816 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/march-2009/state-of-the-art-isolation-room-keeps-infections-at-bay/ A local MP joined volunteers at Radio St Helier recently to help present their weekly Sunday evening request show. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromVoluntaryOrganisationsAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/goX1_2aOIGc/ 2192 Fri, 13 Feb 2009 11:03:00 GMT 20090213110300 Mon, 16 Feb 2009 11:03:55 GMT 20090216110355 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:27:37 GMT 200908111752737 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/february-2009/local-mp-lends-helping-hand-at-radio-st-helier/ The St Helier Hospital League of Friends has made a donation of more than £215,000 to the hospital's renal and cardiology departments, helping to fund new equipment, including a reverse osmosis machine worth £45,000. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromVoluntaryOrganisationsAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/N0Iq496CZPA/ 2038 Tue, 03 Feb 2009 15:59:00 GMT 20090203155900 Tue, 03 Feb 2009 17:31:11 GMT 20090203173111 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:15:59 GMT 200908111751559 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/february-2009/six-figure-sum-helps-to-mend-broken-hearts/ A state of the art portable scanner used to help detect Deep Vein Thrombolysis (DVT) and a range of other conditions has been donated to the Clinical Assessment Unit (CAU) at St Helier Hospital. The CAU is used to assess patients with emergency conditions before they are then either discharged or referred to a specialist ward for treatment. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromVoluntaryOrganisationsAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/3In3U0uw-0o/ 337 Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20081014000000 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:14:41 GMT 20081201171441 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 17:15:43 GMT 200908171751543 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2008/october-2008/friends-donate-scanner-to-protect-patients-from-dvt/ Almost 200 volunteers who support Epsom, St Helier and Sutton hospitals have been recognised for the time and commitment they give to the Trust. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromVoluntaryOrganisationsAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/1hxvsd0WZA4/ 418 Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20081006000000 Thu, 04 Dec 2008 14:46:25 GMT 20081204144625 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 17:16:34 GMT 200908171751634 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2008/october-2008/volunteers-recognised-for-outstanding-services-to-the-trust/ Essential lifesaving equipment which is used to diagnose neurological (brain) conditions has been donated to help sick children at the Queen Mary's Hospital for Children, which is part of St Helier hospital. It will also be used to diagnose adults who are admitted to both Epsom and St Helier hospitals. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromVoluntaryOrganisationsAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/OJJy171SbXQ/ 442 Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20080620000000 Thu, 04 Dec 2008 16:40:14 GMT 20081204164014 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 17:32:25 GMT 200908171753225 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2008/june-2008/volunteers-present-life-saving-equipment-to-children-hospital-staff/ The endoscopy department at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust now boasts new and improved facilities thanks to the generosity of the St Helier League of Friends. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromVoluntaryOrganisationsAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/KdnG0yvayAw/ 445 Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20080606000000 Thu, 04 Dec 2008 16:47:19 GMT 20081204164719 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 17:35:00 GMT 200908171753500 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2008/june-2008/st-helier-league-of-friends-donate-100000-to-improve-endoscopy-unit/ Epsom Hospital's ante-natal unit is the proud owner of a brand new £25,000 ultrasound scanner thanks to the Women's Royal Voluntary Service (WRVS). The portable device, known as a Sonosite Micromaxx scanner, checks the positioning of unborn babies and can help identify abnormalities. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewsFromVoluntaryOrganisationsAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/_zPNEkeNyIU/ 462 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20080401000000 Fri, 05 Dec 2008 10:25:37 GMT 20081205102537 Tue, 18 Aug 2009 15:11:11 GMT 200908181531111 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2008/april-2008/thousands-raised-by-volunteers-for-new-scanner/