Our News in 2009
22nd December 2009
A Nurse who has been described as an “amazing person” has been presented with a special award.
21st December 2009
Children at King George Hospital were given a festive surprise when a group of West Ham players arrived on the ward to hand out presents.
18th December 2009
Women who have been left with long-term damage after treatment for breast cancer have been helped at a special clinic.
16th December 2009
The local maternity service – one of the busiest in the country - has been given a glowing recommendation by safety assessors.
3rd November 2009
Clinicians at two local hospitals have seen off competition from across the capital to scoop a top award.
16th November 2009
Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust is making history this month, by becoming the first NHS organisation to take part in the world famous Erotica exhibition.
13th November 2009
The relatives’ room in Queen’s Hospital’s Neuro Critical Care Unit has had a complete face-lift thanks to a generous family.
12th November 2009
Queen’s Hospital has played host to an international conference, attended by some of the world’s leading surgeons.
11th November 2009
Local hospitals are leading the way when it comes to safety in its operating theatres.
12th November 2009
Congratulations to Chris Pocock, who is our Employee of the Month for November. Chris, a Staff Nurse on Ocean B at Queen's, was nominated by his Matron, Rosie Eadon.
8th October 2009
There was an emotional reunion at Queen’s Hospital when a man left paralysed following a car crash walked into a room to thank the surgeon who changed his life.
7th October 2009
Sue Williams was presented with the October Employee of the Month award on 7 October by Acting Chairman Barbara Liggins.
17th September 2009
The Rainham-based drama group – called Thunder and Lightning – have been to the Romford Hospital to hand over £400 raised following their latest show.
17th September 2009
A grateful patient has nominated his consultant for a special award.
7th September 2009
An emotional award ceremony took place at Queen’s Hospital this week, with a volunteer being thanked for 19 years of dedicated service.
7th September 2009
The Bishop of Barking, the Rt Revd David Hawkins, has visited Queen’s Hospital to conduct a special service.
28th August 2009
Revolutionary robots are helping stroke patients recover their movement.
18th August 2009
A tireless charity worker has been recognised for her dedication with a special award.
6th August 2009
Queen's and King George hospitals are asking visitors to think carefully before coming onto a ward in a bid to curb the spread of swine flu.
30th July 2009
The National Pandemic Flu Service (NPFS) was launched on 23 July.
22nd July 2009
People worried about swine flu are being asked not to take their frustrations out on hospital staff.
22nd July 2009
Jane Vincent, Diabetic Nurse Specialist, has scooped the July Employee of the Month Award.
21st July 2009
A specialist stroke centre opening at Queen’s Hospital will save the lives of patients.
13th July 2009
A top surgeon at King George Hospital has been honoured with an annual award.
7th July 2009
People are being reminded not to head for hospital if they think they may have swine flu.
6th July 2009
Three big-hearted Havering College workers were at Queen’s Hospital this week handing over more than £1,000.
3rd July 2009
A family have donated equipment to the ITU at Queen’s Hospital in memory of a former patient.
1st July 2009
Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal flew into Romford to officially name the town’s hospital.
17th June 2009
Two radiographers from Queen’s Hospital will be trekking along the Great Wall of China to raise money for charity.
17th June 2009
A brave worker from Queen’s Hospital took to the skies to raise money for charity.
10th June 2009
The families of two patients who were treated at King George Hospital have nominated their nurses for an award.
9th June 2009
Volunteering friends Betty Sammons and Maisie Nolan were awarded joint ‘Volunteer of the Year’
4th June 2009
A generous donation to a children’s ward has funded its play service for a year.
2nd June 2009
Oscar winners Wallace and Gromit came to Queen’s Hospital in Romford.
29th May 2009
The food at Queen’s Hospital in Romford has been labelled ‘excellent’ by independent assessors.
27th May 2009
On Wednesday 20 May, Jean Thompson, the Trust’s Volunteer Co-ordinator, surprised Ray Mehta and Arthur Anderson, with their jointly won Volunteer Appreciation Award.
20th May 2009
Colleagues at Queen’s A&E have been congratulating Paediatric Nurse Wendy Davis this week following her success in winning a prestigious award from The Trust and London South Bank University.
14th May 2009
A dedicated doctor has been presented with a special award from colleagues.
7th May 2009
Young patients at Queen’s hospital will now be able to relax and watch their favourite TV programmes while they wait for their treatment, thanks to the generosity of a local branch of the Royal British Legion.
29th April 2009
To mark Bowel Cancer Awareness month, the Queen's colorectal team is holding a 'Go Spotty' event today in the atrium to help raise awareness about the symptoms of bowel cancer.
20th April 2009
A former patient who suffered a serious brain injury has jetted back from America to say thank you to staff who saved his life.
16th April 2009
Anyone who has suffered the loss of a baby or child is being invited to a special event in their memory.
15th April 2009
Consultant Surgeon, Mr Aman Bhargava has received the April Employee of the Month award.
9th April 2009
A grateful family have handed over mammoth cheque in memory of a former patient.
9th April 2009
A leading surgeon, based at Queen’s Hospital, has picked up a prestigious award.
8th April 2009
Pupils from Rush Green Primary School paid a visit to Queen’s Hospital to deliver winning competition entries and tour the hospital.
6th April 2009
Volunteering friends Betty Sammons and Maisie Nolan were pleasantly shocked and rendered virtually speechless when they were presented with BHR Volunteer Appreciation Awards.
2nd April 2009
Almost £30million has been saved by Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust this year – and waiting times have been cut at the same time.
1st April 2009
Tom Boone, a Healthcare Assistant at Queen’s theatres has picked up the March Employee of the Month award.
1st April 2009
BHR is one of the successful Trust’s chosen by the Royal College of Surgeons of England to run the Core Skills in Laparoscopic Surgery Course.
1st April 2009
Thanks to the generosity of a local benefactor and the support of the King George Hospital League of Friends, critically ill patients at King George Hospital will now benefit from a life-saving piece of equipment.
24th March 2009
Young patients at King George Hospital in Goodmayes have been treated to a bit of Disney magic.
23rd March 2009
Jan Cripps shed a few tears when she was surprised with her Employee of the Month award last week.
9th March 2009
Young patients at King George Hospital are making the most of some brand new play equipment.
25th February 2009
A blood transfusion laboratory at Queen’s Hospital has had a complete change of fortune in two years.
16th February 2009
The Local Map Company has handed over a cheque for £3,500 to the Trust’s charity.
5th February 2009
Big-hearted parents Joyce and Barrie Smith are working tirelessly to raise money for the unit where both their children died.
4th February 2009
The quality of teaching and training at local hospitals has been recognised with a new name for the NHS Trust.
23rd January 2009
On Thursday 22nd January, The Duchess of Cornwall opened the charity-run hospital radio station, Bedrock and visited Queen's Hospital post natal Coral ward.
21st January 2009
Lynne Taylor has been named Employee of the Month for January after being nominated by a host of different staff members.
19th January 2009
Two matrons at Queen’s Hospital have marked 40 years of service.
7th January 2009
A ground-breaking procedure being carried out at Queen’s Hospital is transforming the lives of people with Parkinson’s Disease.
5th January 2009
People are being asked to think carefully about whether they require hospital treatment as Accident and Emergency departments come under pressure.