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...

The Friends at Broomfield Hospital have kindly funded state-of-the-art technology to enable the Speech and Language Therapy team to provide advanced assessment for patients with swallowing and voice disorders.Fibreoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) will...

Broomfield Hospital has a large variety of outdoor green space that is managed to provide therapeutic benefits.  The Friends’ generously donated £1,352 during 2018 towards wildlife shelters to enhance biodiversity in line with our woodland management plan. This...

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...

Some photos from the annual Christmas Ward Decoration Competition.   “The Friends – Supporting your hospital, supporting you”

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...

Shown in the photo - The Friends at Broomfield Hospital (back row) with Mr Mat Griffiths, consultant plastic surgeon (back row far left), the St Andrews Centre team (front row) and patient Sheila Holland using the Perometer. On Wednesday, October 18, the perometer was...

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...