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Second Dementia Friendly Garden Opens

Second Dementia Friendly Garden Opens

A second dementia friendly garden outside Baddow Ward was opened by the Mayor of Chelmsford Duncan Lumley.  This garden was made possible by £50,000 of charitable donations, the Friends donated £10,000 towards this.The garden which builds on the huge success of the...

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Sustainability & Friends

Sustainability & Friends

To deliver excellent healthcare services, both now and long into the future, we need to be sustainable in our use of resources. This includes our environment, our people, patients and communities and our budget.Sustainability therefore requires a large amount of...

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Presentation to the St Andrews of new chairs costing £3,000.

Presentation to the St Andrews of new chairs costing £3,000.

Photo above shows the presentation to the St Andrews of new chairs costing £3,000. “The Friends – Supporting your hospital, supporting you” Photo above shows the presentation to the St Andrews of new chairs costing £3,000. Photo above shows the presentation to the St...

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A Donation to Dignity

A Donation to Dignity

Angela Wade (Research/ Development and Dignity Lead) has been able to buy much needed clothing for our patients who find themselves in hospital either as an emergency or who may not have family or friends to bring items in for them. Angela Said: “The Dignity Project...

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Music Making on Care of the Elderly Wards.

Music Making on Care of the Elderly Wards.

    On Danbury, Goldhanger, Baddow and Braxted wards they sensitively sing, play guitars and ukuleles, violin and soft percussion to calm and soothe patients. There is scientific evidence that music can relieve pain and improve the wellbeing of patients,...

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Ophthalmology Presentation

Ophthalmology Presentation

The Friends at Broomfield Hospital donate £6,000 probe to the Ophthalmology Department. The Friends at Broomfield Hospital have kindly donated a £6,000 probe to the Ophthalmology Department. The probe allows clinicians to establish a clear, full view of the eye and...

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Cheque Gratefully Received from Essex Police Choir

Cheque Gratefully Received from Essex Police Choir

Here is Alison Avery receiving a cheque from the Essex Police Choir from the concerts held last year. Presenting the cheque Mark Lawrence and the Police Commissioner at the Christmas Carol Concert. “The Friends – Supporting your hospital, supporting...

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“The Friends – Supporting your hospital, supporting you”