West Ham stars surprised patients, their families and a number of Hammers fans on a recent trip to our hospitals giving them a well needed boost this Christmas.

We are pleased to have appointed Nic Kane as our Chief Nursing Officer (CNO). She is replacing Kathryn Halford who is retiring as CNO after a distinguished career that saw her awarded an OBE.

We are pleased to have appointed Professor Andrew Deaner as our new Chief Medical Officer (CMO). Andrew was born at the old Ilford Maternity Hospital that became part of King George Hospital (KGH).

Army cadets from 4 Company, based in Romford, visited Tropical Lagoon Children’s Ward on Thursday 12 December.