We are trialing an app which allows our post-stroke patients to test themselves at home for atrial fibrillation (AF), a heart condition that causes an irregular and abnormally fast heart rate.

An art exhibition sharing the creative work of people with Parkinson’s will take place at the OXO Gallery this month and one of our patients, Paul Nicholls, will be showcasing his creations.

To mark World Breastfeeding Week (Sunday 1 August to Saturday 7 August) a new mural celebrating breastfeeding is on display at Queen’s Hospital, near our Maternity department. The artwork, which was the idea of midwife, Amy Macatonia (pictured), and designed with the help of her brother, features some of our patients and midwives breastfeeding, alongside information on where to get support.

Colleen Sanderson, a biomedical scientist at our Trust, had an emotional meeting with 16-week-old baby Grace, whose life she helped save earlier this year. With grateful mum Angela Burgess telling her: “You made my family.”

Several of our staff feature in videos that will be shared on our social media channels this week, which urge our local communities to seek advice before attending our Emergency Departments (ED) at Queen’s and King George hospitals.

Eileen McTavish, a Health Records Clerk at Queen’s Hospital, took part in a 26 mile walk raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support.

We’ll shortly be finishing an upgrade to our ultrasound department at King George Hospital, which has seen the number of ultrasound rooms go from six to eight, with four of the existing rooms refreshed.

The pandemic has resulted in large numbers of patients waiting to access NHS services across the country. As we recover from Covid-19, we’re focusing on resuming planned care and reducing our backlog of appointments.

Sara Turle - one of our Patient Partners - recently donated two light boxes to improve the waiting areas for our cancer patients

A team of 12 consultants and registrars from our Trust will be taking in the London Triathlon this August to raise money for Mind.