Our News in 2010
21st December 2010
BHRUT has made good progress in meeting essential standards according to the health regulator, the Care Quality Commission.
20th December 2010
Doctors are warning people to take care on the snow and ice after Accident and Emergency departments were swamped with injuries.
20th December 2010
A new, state-of-the-art sexual health centre has opened its doors to the public.
15th December 2010
The number of people with flu is increasing at the moment, which often happens over winter.
13th December 2010
The cold weather has resulted in many more patients than usual needing hospital care.
1st December 2010
Plans to bring breast surgeons together to provide a new centre of excellence for breast cancer at King George Hospital have been given the go-ahead by the Trust Board yesterday.
22nd November 2010
charity has handed over £1,000 to ensure that children in hospital on Christmas Day have a special present from Father Christmas.
15th November 2010
The family and friends of an 18-year-old who died of meningitis have donated thousands of pounds to the hospital that cared for him.
8th November 2010
Patients suffering from chronic conditions which have blighted their lives are travelling from around the world for treatment at Queen’s Hospital.
4th November 2010
New dads can now spend more time with their partner and baby at King George Hospital. Changes to maternity services at the Goodmayes hospital mean that women will no longer be moved out of the labour ward immediately after the birth.
3rd November 2010
The trauma team at Queen’s Hospital has been praised for playing a vital part in a Trauma Network.
3rd November 2010
Grieving parents at Queen’s Hospital are being supported by a national charity which offers support when a baby dies during pregnancy or after birth.
11th October 2010
A grateful family have handed over a donation to Queen’s Hospital.
28th September 2010
A diabetic nurse, called a “star” by grateful patients, has been given an Employee of the Month Award.
28th September2010
Children’s specialists at local hospitals have been promoting the importance of play.
21st September 2010
Breast cancer patients will benefit from plans to centralise breast surgery at King George Hospital, according to proposals published today.
20th September 2010
A dedicated nurse has picked up an Employee of the Month Award after he was nominated by a host of different colleagues.
15th September 2010
Seriously injured patients brought to Queen’s Hospital with head injuries have a better chance of survival than elsewhere in the country.
1st September 2010
Stroke care in this area is among the very best in the country, a new report confirms.
23rd August 2010
Honest members of the public have helped to save the NHS millions of pounds.
16th August 2010
Patients at Queen’s and King George Hospitals are already being cared for in single sex accommodation.
“Gentleness and Professionalism”
4th August 2010
A Consultant Surgeon has won an award at King George Hospital.
28th July 2010
Top hospital staff have been honoured at an annual awards ceremony.
28th July 2010
A charity which helps alleviate the pain and suffering of children with conditions of the bones has donated money to the children’s outpatients department at Queen’s Hospital.
12th July 2010
A man whose life hung in the balance after an horrific accident has thanked the hospital staff who cared for him.
7th July 2010
The findings of the Health for North East London consultation have been published this week.
5th July 2010
A report detailing how Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust is moving forward in making improvements to services has been published.
28th June 2010
The care of stroke patients at Queen’s Hospital has improved so much that it has been honoured with a national award.
22nd June 2010
The importance of breastfeeding is being promoted at Queen’s and King George hospitals this week.
21st June 2010
A couple who give up their free time to visit hospital patients have become the latest recipients of a special appreciation award.
18th June 2010
Youngsters at Queen’s Hospital will be having more fun on the wards thanks to pupils from a local school.
17th June 2010
Seventy-five new nurses have joined the ranks of Queen’s and King George Hospitals.
11th June 2010
A grateful mum, who’s premature baby was cared for at Queen’s Hospital, has donated some special comforters to the unit which saved his life.
10th June 2010
A new unit to treat elderly patients is being launched by Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust.
20th May 2010
A popular porter has scooped an award at Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust.
19th May 2010
Generous fund-raisers have handed over £1,500 to the Victoria Breast Care Unit
19th May 2010
International Nurses’ Day has been celebrated at Queen’s and King George hospitals.
12th May 2010
New mums on Coral ward at Queen’s Hospital can now watch health promotion DVDs along with their midwife before returning home.
11th May 2010
A former patient has used her time in hospital to inspire some stunning artwork.
11th May 2010
The food at Queen’s Hospital in Romford has been labeled ‘excellent’ by independent assessors – with big improvements also at King George Hospital in Goodmayes.
16th April 2010
Youngsters at Queen’s Hospital will have plenty to keep them entertained thanks to a generous charity donation.
13th April 2010
Two neurosurgeons from Queen’s Hospital have won a coveted award for innovation.
25th March 2010
A group of dedicated mums are working hard to ensure that local maternity services are up to scratch.
12th March 2010
The importance of treating patients with dignity has been highlighted at a special event.
22nd February 2010
Wind and driving rain failed to deter a dedicated group of youngsters volunteering at King George Hospital.
12th February 2010
A unique service for pregnant women suffering mental health or substance misuse problems has won national recognition.
12th February 2010
A new technique to treat stroke patients has been introduced at Queen’s Hospital.
19th January 2010
X-Factor star Stacey Solomon cheered up young patients at Queen’s Hospital with a surprise visit.
13th January 2010
Visitors are being asked to stay away from hospitals if they have any symptoms of the winter vomiting bug.
13th January 2010
The NHS Appointments Commission has appointed Sir David Varney as Chairman of Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust (BHRUT).
12th January 2010
A sonographer based at the Fanshawe Clinic in Dagenham went above and beyond the call of duty to support a patient having an ultrasound scan.
5th January 2010
A New Hyper Acute Stroke Unit – one of just eight in London – is being set up in Romford.
5th January 2010
People are being asked to stay away from their local Accident and Emergency departments unless they are seriously unwell.