We were happy to supply an Aphasia Screening Test to assist the speech therapists on Mary Seacole Ward in screening stroke patients. This test is brief and simple to administer, can be used in a busy ward or home situation and has good reliability when used by non-specialists. The test comprises a manual with clear directions and clear picture material. The test cost £47 and was delivered within days of the request coming in to us.

On 3rd of June we celebrated all of our volunteers at a buffet lunch at the King's Head in Roehampton. Well done for another great year!

On 5th June the Friends of Queen Mary’s Hospital officially handed over a high-resolution ultrasound scanner and probe to the Spasticity Service. This donation will significantly enhance diagnostic capabilities, improve patient care, and support multidisciplinary collaboration across departments. It will be used to assist botulinum toxin muscle injections, nerve blocks for spasticity and training for lumbar punctures across the Vitali Clinic and the Neurorehabilitation Depart

After 3 years it was time to replenish our donation of walking sticks to the Wolfson for those patients that can not afford them. The sticks can help with balance in the presence of neurological weakness and so support on-going recovery. The patients appreciate them as they don't look like a medical aid.

We made a small donation to Gwynne Holford Ward too for International Nurses day in May 2026.

We make a small donation each year to help the nurses celebrate on Mary Seacole ward. Thanks to the ward for all the effort they put in to making the funds work for them.

Welcome to Lorna our new ward hairdresser who has been with us since September. We fund a monthly visit to each of our inpatient wards where Lorna works alongside a volunteer. Most of our inpatients have long stays on the wards for rehab so haircuts are a great way to aid wellbeing.

In April, colleagues past and present gathered in the Amputee Rehabilitation Gym to celebrate the retirement of Sara Smith, marking more than 40 years of service within the organisation. We were honoured to fund the celebratory cake and commemorative plaque.

Our gyms cater for all sorts of clients. New shower chairs were needed in both changing rooms. We were happy to fund this small bid to make the gym experience easier for those with limited mobility. .

We once again gifted Easter Eggs to all of the inpatients on our wards. Thanks to our volunteers for distributing!

Consultant Physiotherapist Claire Ward sees a client regularly in the Spasticity Outpatients Clinic. Twice a year the client give us a cheque for £100. We spent recent donations on an ipad and accessories so that staff can use a handheld ultra sound machine both in QMH and on home visits. The client was delighted with the equipment that cost £525, especially as we had the ipad engraved to commemorate his donation.

The Global Tea Party is part of Nutrition and Hydration Week. The Mary Seacole Therapies team showed their commitment to nutritional care and helping patients improve their intake as well as bringing people together and creating joy. Well done to the team and regular baking group that we fund.

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.