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...

    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,...

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...

“The Friends – Supporting your hospital, supporting you”

A sensory garden specially designed for patients with dementia has been officially opened at Broomfield Hospital after a major 20-month project involving 60 volunteers, including the Friends at Broomfield Hospital. The “Forget-me-Not” garden came to fruition thanks to...

The charities team is calling on its generous fundraisers to rally together and reach the £50,000 total it needs to create another tranquil space for patients to enjoy. Based in Baddow Ward, it will be designed to complement the care of people who have a diagnosis of...

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...

The weather outside is frightful…but the Friends2shop is so delightful…and is bursting with Christmas gifts, decorations & festive cards. Avoid the crowds and pick up some Christmas cheer at the Friends2shop in the atrium “The Friends – Supporting your hospital,...

Join us on Saturday the 8th August from 11am to 4pm for a great fun day out! Broomfield Hospital, Chelmsford, Essex CM1 7ET Prizes to be won: HD TV, Event Tickets, iPads and much more! Don’t miss a guest appearance from Elsa from Frozen! With our Dinosaur Experience,...

The more money raised, the more gets donated so please come along and support the Essex Police Choir at the following events this year. 24th October 2015 – 7.30pm The Annual Concert Held at Chelmsford Cathedral This event is going to be huge! With the Essex Police...

Some great photos of the tea and cake stall the Friends ran for the recent Fun Day at Broomfield Hospital. “The Friends – Supporting your hospital, supporting you”

Patients having chemotherapy at Broomfield Hospital’s cancer care unit will be able to have the continuing benefit of reflexology treatment, thanks to a donation from the Friends at Broomfield Hospital. The Friends, a group of volunteers dedicated to improving...

Broomfield Hospital’s audiology manager Sharon Comben will be running in the London Marathon for the first time to raise funds for the Friends at Broomfield Hospital’s project to help patients with dementia. Sharon, 36, from Chelmsford, will be the first ever marathon...

The chaplaincy were thrilled to take delivery of a brand new digital piano, thanks to a substantial grant from the Friends at Broomfield. The piano arrived in time for the Carol Service in December, to accompany over 50 members of staff and patients carolling their...