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.

Ward Physiotherapist Maddie put in a bid for some specialist shoes; many patients on the ward need orthoses but don't have access to appropriate footwear that accommodates the insert. Not having suitable shoes can result in discomfort, instability and pressure sores. We have donated 6 pairs as a trial to encourage patients to buy their own shoes and assess how many can not afford to.

The trial Zumba classes were a great success so we are funding 16 more classes, that are free for staff to attend, through to March 2026 with our international award winning instructor Antonio! The classes have now moved to a larger venue, the canteen, where disco lighting can be used! The classes are organised by Antonio who is an OT here at QMH and St Georges Health and Wellbeing team.

Porters and our Meet & Greet volunteers were sometimes finding it difficult to locate wheelchairs for outpatients. We will hopefully...

The pens were such a success in 2024 that we decided to do it again in another colour!

Our new Christmas Cards have arrived! The Owl and Highland Cow designs are by previous patient Peter Gray. The cards are in mixed packs of 10 with 5 of each design. We will have them for sale with our meet and greet volunteers and in the office from mid October. £3 per pack or £8.50 for 3.

Mary Seacole Ward usually have 8 people attending lunch club every week and Sara, the Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist,...