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What have we funded recently – highlights!

  • The Charity have funded a Wellbeing Officer role to support with the wellbeing of our colleagues within the hospital.
  • We have also funded a Freedom to Speak up position within the hospital to encourage an open working environment.
  • The Charity have been the major funder of the Serenity Garden which is due to be opened in June 2022 for the benefit stroke and dementia patients.
  • A ECG tip locator system was purchased for the Oncology team.
  • State of the art milk warmers were supplied to the Special Care Baby Unit that don’t require the use of heated water.
  • Various art projects were funded by the Charity including some reflection works.

What have we funded recently – the detail!

Staff Welfare Officer

The welfare of our staff at George Eliot Hospital is of critical importance especially in these challenging times for the NHS. The Charity are pleased to report they have been able to fund a Welfare Officer role who will help co-ordinate and sign post staff to the wide range of welfare related services we have in the hospital. Going forward the Charity are committed to being the main source of income to support an increasing range of welfare services – watch this space for further news! 

Freedom to Speak Officer

George Eliot Hospital have a Freedom to Speak Up policy to encourage colleagues to speak up about concerns you have at work is essential. It helps us to provide safe and effective care for our patients and ensures that staffs health, safety and wellbeing is looked after.

The Serenity Garden

The effects of stroke and dementia are profound. The impact can be physical; psychological; financial and/or social. These effects often extend beyond the individual to include family, friends and the wider community. Due to these issues patients affected by stroke and dementia may require inpatient hospital care. This can be a frightening, disorientating and upsetting experience for all. To support individuals affected by stroke and dementia during their hospital stay, we have created the Serenity Garden. The Charity were the major funders of this project due to be opened in June 2022.

ECG Tip Locator equipment for the Oncology unit

The Charity were pleased to able to wholly fund the purchase of a ECG Tip Locator for the Oncology unit which enables accurate central venous catheter tip placement. This enhances both patient and clinician satisfaction  by minimising exposure to x-ray radiation.

Milk Warmers for the Special Care Baby Unit

The Charity purchased five state of the art milk warmers and thawers that helps to maintain the optimal integrity of human milk and to provide a safe, hygienic and standardised method for preparing feeds.

Artwork

The Charity have been supporting the installation of art throughout the hospital and continued to do so over the recent months. We have plans to increase funding for Art going forward including the Chapel.