Inga Zamolynska, outpatient patient experience coordinator at our Trust, grew up in Ukraine and, along with the rest of the world, is watching the Russian invasion of her home country in horror.

Zoe Taylor, a Healthcare Assistant on Sahara A ward at Queen’s Hospital, is sharing her passion for inclusivity at our Trust with two new initiatives aimed at bringing people together and improving the experience of our patients.

Misha Barling, a radiographer who has spent 20 years working at our Trust, has won Business Start Up of the Year, in recognition of her healthy coffee brand, Bondi Coffee.

Sue Lovell, our Director of Midwifery, retired on Friday 25 February, after 28 years at our Trust.

Jacqui Smith, Chair in common, provides an update on our collaboration with Barts Health.

The Maternity Department at Queen’s Hospital had a remarkable day on Tuesday 22 February – with 22 babies born on the significant date.

Obi Nnajiuba, a fifth-year registrar in upper gastrointestinal surgery, joined our Trust last October. While most of us may enjoy our weekends kicking back, for Obi, it’s a chance to spend more time doing what he loves, caring for trauma patients.

Our Apprenticeship team take a look back at how our Trust marked National Apprenticeship Week.

Corporal Matthew Abbott was one of nine military personnel who provided support to staff at our hospital last month.

Queen’s Hospital has been boosted by the opening of a new £7.5m Intensive Therapy Unit (ITU), which will be crucial in helping us manage critical care demand. In recognition of the Queen’s 70 years on the throne this year, it is named the Jubilee ITU.