Honorary fellowship for clinical scientist
Frimley Health's Point of Care Testing specialty lead Katy Heaney has been made an honorary fellow of the Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS). The honorary fellowships recognise outstanding contributions in a leadership role to healthcare science in the UK.
Planning consent granted for new hospital building
A new £47 million building at Frimley Park Hospital providing state-of-the-art diagnostic facilities and additional wards, all within a modern environment, has taken two massive steps forward.
Our marvellous March ViPs
Congratulations to three more Frimley Health colleagues who have been recognised for exemplifying the Trust's shared values: committed to excellence, working together and facing the future. Bed manager Sophie Winter, community matron Sharon Blackburn and catering assistant Attinder Kaur were presented with Values into Practice (ViP) Awards at the March board of directors meeting.
Nurse consultant collects MBE
Frimley Health nurse consultant Suman Shrestha has been invested as an MBE during a ceremony at Windsor Castle. The award, which was presented by HRH The Princess Royal, recognises Suman’s services to critical care and was announced in the Queen’s Birthday Honours last summer.
Awards recognise dedication to NHS
Three Frimley Health healthcare support workers have had their commitment to NHS values recognised by England’s chief nurse. Sonia Zepita De Mulvaney, Elena Welsh and Pam McLoughlin were presented with NHS England Chief Nursing Officer Healthcare Support Worker (CNO HCSW) Awards by our own chief of nursing and midwifery, Lorna Wilkinson,.
Kathy's the Gold standard in maternity care
Congratulations to one of Frimley Health's senior midwives, Kathy Franks, who this week received a Chief Midwifery Officer Gold Award in recognition of her outstanding work.
Free health event to unveil new cardiology community service
Free app helping patients care for muscle or joint issues
A new app, getUBetter, has been launched across the Trust to help patients with musculoskeletal (MSK) injuries and conditions manage their symptoms at home.
‘Virtual ward’ service sees 83% of patients avoid admission
As the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) announces plans to increase NHS ‘virtual wards’ across the UK, Frimley Health reveals the success of its ‘at home’ service caring for patients in Farnham, North East Hampshire and the Surrey Heath areas.
Bryan Ingleby to become new Chair of Trust
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust Council of Governors has confirmed that Bryan Ingleby will be the new Chair of the Trust when Pradip Patel’s term of office comes to an end after seven years in the role.