We were happy to support our Speech and Language Therapists as they promoted this issue with staff on the wards. The aim was to to raise awareness of swallowing difficulties provide education around supporting people with swallowing problems, raise awareness around speech and language therapists’ role supporting with swallowing/eating/drinking.

We’re delighted to have donated two engraved benches to the gardens at Queen Mary’s Hospital. We hope they provide patients and staff with a peaceful place to rest, reflect, and enjoy the surroundings.

We’re delighted to share that the Art & Wellbeing Programme at Queen Mary’s Hospital is continuing this spring, bringing creativity, calm, and connection to patients through art. Led by former Goldsmiths art students, these weekly Monday sessions offer a gentle, supportive space where patients can explore creativity at their own pace. Last week, five patients took part, enjoying the opportunity to express themselves and focus on wellbeing through making. As The Friends of Que

We have been providing communication aids for patients on Mary Seacole ward since 2018. We recently bought some replacement hearing amplifiers and headsets for £414. These support the patients who have hearing impairment and don't have or cannot tolerate wearing hearing aids. They enable doctors and therapists to communicate with hearing impaired patients. The headphones are also used by patients whilst on their tablets so they don't disturb their neighbours.

We were happy to fund another Wolfson Out and About Group trip to Wheels For All in Kingston. Planning the trip and making the journey are part of the rehab process for these Neuro patients. https://wheelsforall.org.uk/locations/wheels-for-all-kingston

The new gym manager bid for some extra equipment to improve the gym's offering. We supplied a leg curl machine, recumbent bike, adjustable dumbbells, resistance bands and a bluetooth speaker.

A huge thank you to the incredible volunteers who worked in the hospital ward gardens in March. In just two and a half hours this dedicated group cleared the weeds and reopened the pathways, preparing the space for new planting in July and improving access for wheelchair users. It’s a powerful reminder of the impact that volunteers make. Their time, effort and commitment help create environments that support the wellbeing of patients, families and staff. Community action r

Back in 2018 a patient on Gwynne Holford ward, along with his colleagues from L&G, walked the Capital Ring to raise funds to spend on fun things for the inpatients. Here is the latest haul of £378.

The Gait Lab staff requested a poster that explained to patients what would happen during their 2.5 hour appointments. Budgets are tight so we were happy to fund the £50 poster. It is now in place in the Lab – brightening up the place and giving a good visual aid to explain the Gait Appointments to patients.

December also saw Sacred Heart primary school Year 5 & 6 pupils and staff share their Christmas Nativity with Mary Seacole Ward. The performance created a joyful and uplifting atmosphere, with patients joining in and singing along.

Our patients thoroughly enjoyed the Christmas quiz and raffle, and it made a meaningful difference to their day. Many patients are unable to leave the ward for extended periods, so welcoming local school pupils in to engage and entertain them was a truly special experience. Thank you Ibstock Place for your continued support.

Throwback to December when Ibstock Place Year 7 & 8 students brought some Christmas cheer to Mary Seacole Ward. Thank you!

We were happy to fund the court costs for some Wolfson Outpatient Cognitive Rehabilitation Service users. The group travelled to the Wandle Recreation Centre to play Badminton Doubles. The goals of the session were to: Practice planning journeys on public transport using mobile phone apps Practice making journeys on public transport Practice communication strategies in the community out and about Practice leadership skills taking ownership for navigation, timekeeping and game

Over the summer we funded an art wellbeing programme on Mary Seacole Ward that was delivered by Goldsmith MA Art Therapy Graduates. The output from the sessions was exhibited in the ground floor entrance hall. A huge thank you to the Goldsmiths graduates for delivering the sessions, and to every patient who took part with creativity and courage.

We were able to take advantage of Black Friday deals when Wheelchair Services put in a request for 2 replacement microwaves for their busy staff room.

Budget cuts at the Trust mean that some items are not available to teams no matter how small. A Therapy Technician from Mary Seacole ward requested 42 binders to keep rehabilitation therapy packs, exercise programmes and keyworker information neat and tidy bedside. We were able to supply the binders for under £42.

Small things can have a big impact on quality of life. A patient on Gwynne Holford ward had a significant hand tremors after having a stroke. Her OTs identified some equipment that could allow her to eat with supervision rather than relying on someone feeding her. We were able to purchase the Steady Spoon and wrist weights so that the patient has more autonomy.

We have donated a pair of trainers designed for orthotic use for an inpatient on Gwynne Holford ward. His current pair was too small to fit his orthotic splint and he did not have the funds to get a new pair. Thanks to the Occupational Therapist who got in touch to request this!

Neuro rehab patients have many challenges. With impaired vision and cognitive function one patient couldn't read the clock in their bay. A small purchase of a bedside clock should reduce the stress of being late for appointments and improve day to day quality of life.