Our News in 2008
23rd December 2008
Following a visit from West Ham players last week, this week it was the turn of Dagenham and Redbridge FC to visit youngsters in the children's ward at Queen's Hospital.
20th December 2008
Pam Jenkins, Sister on Acute Assessment at Queen’s has been named as Employee of the month for December.
22nd December 2008
The hard working staff at Queen’s Day Surgery Unit have been named as the Trust’s employees of the month for November.
16th December 2008
Top players from West Ham United came along to deliver Christmas gifts to youngsters at Queen’s Hospital.
1st December 2008
Specialist HIV midwives donned their red ribbons to mark World Aids Day at Queen’s Hospital.
25th November 2008
The Healthcare Commission’s findings from the inspection of 51 Trusts, relating to cleanliness and infection control, was released today (24th November 2008).
25th November 2008
Friends and family of a bride-to-be who was knocked down and killed as she shopped for her wedding dress presented Barking, Havering and Redbridge Hospitals NHS Trust with a cheque for £5199.00 in her memory.
19th November 2008
Everybody was blowing bubbles in the children’s ward at Queen’s Hospital.
12th November 2008
A nurse has been praised for her ‘exceptional kindness’.
11th November 2008
A new Non Executive Director has been appointed at Barking, Havering and Redbridge Hospitals NHS Trust.
3rd November 2008
There were some ghostly goings on at Queen’s Hospital to celebrate Halloween.
30th October2008
Ahead of the winter season, the Health Protection Agency and Barking, Havering and Redbridge Hosiptals NHS Trust are advising people to be on the lookout for symptoms of norovirus and help efforts to keep the infection from spreading in hospitals, schools and other areas.
27th October 2008
Two sexual health clinics are being relocated to improve facilities for the people of Redbridge.
21st October 2008
Two volunteers at Queen’s Hospital have been presented with an award to thank them for their hard work.
15th October2008
In the same week as Liz Phillips picked up the Mamas and Papas award she was also presented with the Employee of the Month title for September!
14th October 2008
Patients, visitors and staff at Queen’s and King George hospitals have been singing the praises of the NHS.
8th October 2008
Cancer patients are being given the opportunity to take part in ground-breaking research trials at Queen’s and King George Hospital.
6th October 2008
An ‘exceptional’ midwife has been named as the region’s Midwife of the Year in a national competition.
1st October 2008
Police were so impressed by the help they received at King George Hospital that they wrote a special letter of thanks.
1st October 2008
Fraud Awareness Month (FAM) runs throughout October 2008.
22nd September 2008
A state-of-the-art ECG machine has pride of place at King George Hospital thanks to big-hearted fundraisers.
3rd September 2008
A cancer nurse who ‘makes all her patients feel special’ has won a special award.
1st September 2008
A day out celebrating his grandson’s birthday led to urgent brain surgery for a former journalist.
1st September2008
Youngsters having to stay in hospital will be able to use brand new play equipment thanks to a charity donation.
19th August 2008
A report published by the Healthcare Commission this week has confirmed that both Queen’s and King George Hospitals are clean and hygienic.
30th July 2008
Youngsters in the outpatients’ department at Queen’s Hospital have given their stamp of approval to a host of new toys donated by Royal Mail.
23rd July 2008
From August 1, HIV, GUM and family planning services in the area will be provided by Barking, Havering and Redbridge Hospitals NHS Trust.
22nd July 2008
Around 40 volunteers and four members of the King George League of Friends enjoyed a pre-AGM thank-you reception at Queen’s last night.
21st July 2008
Figures released this week show that Barking, Havering and Redbridge Hospitals NHS Trust is the best organisation of its size in the country when it comes to tackling C diff.
18th July 2008
June’s Employee of the Month award went to the phlebotomists.
15th July 2008
Anyone who works and visits any of the hospitals that make up BHR, will at some point have been helped, or served, by a person from one of the many voluntary groups which support us all in everything we do.
14th July 2008
March Employee of the Month was Dr Rajesh Banka. Dr Banka, a respiratory physician, was presented with his award by Dr Ayo Ahonkhai and General Manager Sharon Tattoo.
11th July 2008
Barking, Havering and Redbridge Hospitals NHS Trust staff were honoured at the second annual Outstanding Achievement awards held on Wednesday 9th July 2008.
4th July 2008
Four consultants at Barking, Havering and Redbridge Hospitals NHS Trust have been awarded Fellowships by the Royal College of Physicians.
30th June 2008
The food at Queen’s Hospital in Romford has been labelled ‘excellent’ by independent assessors.
24th June 2008
One of the most powerful men in finance has joined Barking, Havering and Redbridge Hospitals NHS Trust as a Non Executive Director.
24th June 2008
Dr Sonia Kirova, an SHO in A&E was surprised with her award this month by Acting Chairman, Barbara Liggins.
23rd June 2008
Dr Nasreen Samad was nominated for an Employee of the Month award by patients who think she is ‘fantastic’.
23rd June 2008
Well done to Will Manderson, a Porter at Queen's who received his Employee of the Month Award from Acting Chairman, Barbara Liggins at a presentation on 20 May.
21st May 2008
At a presentation on the 30 April at King George A&E, Kay James was given her well deserved Employee of the Month award by Associate Director for Nursing, Caroline Moore.
25th April 2008
The dedication of hospital staff had led to major improvements for people in Barking, Havering and Redbridge who need hearing aids.
24th April 2008
A £1/4 million wish-list has been granted to local hospitals to boost infection control.
21st April 2008
We were shocked and saddened to learn of the sudden death of our Chairman Dr Eric Nath on Saturday 5th April.
17th April 2008
Ceremonies have been held to mark the long service of dedicated staff at Barking, Havering and Redbridge Hospitals NHS Trust.
16th April 2008
Mags O’Grady, Senior Sister on Neuro ITU at Queen’s has become our latest Employee of the Month. Mags was nominated by eight of her colleagues.
4th April 2008
Twenty-two new therapists have been employed by Barking, Havering and Redbridge Hospitals NHS Trust.
2nd April 2008
Friends and family of a bride-to-be who was knocked down and killed as she shopped for her wedding dress have donated more than £5,000 in her memory.
10th March 2008
A brave mum has been back to the place that her daughter died to thank hospital staff and hand over a donation to the ward.
26th February 2008
Staff at local hospitals are hoping to raise awareness of prostate cancer with an open day and sponsored walk.
25th February 2008
John Goulston has been appointed as the Chief Executive of Barking, Havering and Redbridge Hospitals NHS Trust.
13th February 2008
Two consultants working for Barking, Havering and Redbridge Hospitals NHS Trust have been voted inspirational teachers by their students.
11th February 2008
Marathon man Pete Bacon is pounding the streets in preparation for the biggest challenge of his life.
31st January 2008
Figures released this week show that Queen’s and King George hospitals are beating the bugs.
30th January 2008
Barking, Havering and Redbridge Trust's Urology Department at King George and Queen's Hospitals has developed active links with local prostate health support group and charity APPLE.
21st January 2008
A new range of clothing is being developed for tiny babies, with the help of newborns at Queen’s Hospital.
