During this pandemic, it’s been more important than ever to take note of the positives, such as how Marie Hillyard, a practice development nurse at our Trust, has used it as an opportunity for people to get to know members of our Emergency Department (ED) team better.

Obstetric anaesthetist Dr Anushka Aubeelack blogs on how her experiences caring for critically unwell patients during the pandemic has highlighted the importance of having open conversations about dying.

The Lavender Garden at Queen’s Hospital is a beautiful outdoor space within the grounds which has been even more important during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Marlo Tacanay, a senior staff nurse in our Intensive Care Unit at King George Hospital, has taken part in a special collage of BAME nurses and midwives to celebrate the 72^nd birthday of the NHS on Sunday (5 July).

Residents across Barking and Dagenham, Havering, Redbridge and across Essex can now benefit from a seven-day-a-week mechanical thrombectomy service.

The Black Lives Matter movement and the disparities in the risks and outcomes of Covid-19 on BAME people have highlighted inequalities which the NHS must address. 

Grandfather-of-four Rohit Patel returned home on Wednesday 1 July after a gruelling three months being treated for Covid-19 at King George Hospital, during which time his family were told to ‘prepare for the worst’.

The results of the annual CQC Adult Inpatient Survey were published today (Thursday 2 July) and show that once again, we’re among the top trusts for asking for feedback from our patients.

Kenye Karemo, Director of Workforce Development, Policy and Strategy, was responsible for designing  a multiprofessional training programme to equip nurses, doctors and allied health professionals with essential knowledge and skills prior to redeployment. Kenye writes below about the experiences of some of the staff who were redeployed during this exceptionally challenging time:

Nurse Angel Toledo has shared her story this Pride Month about the support and acceptance she receives from our Trust and her colleagues as a trans person.