Royal appointment for senior staff
Two senior colleagues received royal recognition as they were invested as MBEs at Windsor Castle. Medical Director Dr Tim Ho and Head of Nursing for Critical Care Di Dodsworth attended separate ceremonies to receive their insignias from the Princess Royal.
Research team leads the way
Frimley Health is playing a leading role in national research that could transform care for patients with liver disease.
High praise for rapid response home care
Frimley Health's new Urgent Community Response (UCR) team, which can provide care in people’s own homes within two hours of a professional referral, has been praised by the patients’ families.
Apprenticeships sow seeds for future
Frimley Health is marking National Apprenticeship Week by celebrating all our apprentices and saying thank you for the incredible contributions they make to our organisation.
Baby unit wins precious recognition
The Neonatal Unit at Frimley Park Hospital has received Platinum status from national baby charity Bliss thanks to “overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents”.
Heart team's first student
Cardiac Physiologists at Frimley Health have welcomed their first ever student on a placement programme.
Robots speed up dispensing
Two new robotic systems are being installed at Wexham Park Hospital’s Pharmacy department to speed up prescription processing and manage medication on the wards.
Virtual wards avoid hospital admissions
A team of specially trained nurse practitioners has already avoided 333 COVID-19 patients from being admitted to Frimley Health's hospitals by treating them at home and monitoring them remotely.
Pain pumps lead way in breast care
Frimley Health is the first trust in the UK to use pain pumps for breast cancer patients, allowing them to go home on the same day as their surgery. The use of the pain pumps has seen 73% of patients who have had mastectomies discharged within hours of the procedure.
Meet our new ViPs
We have honoured four more colleagues with Values into Practice Awards to recognise their dedication and hard work. The awards are presented at our public board meetings and honour staff who have exemplified our shared values: Committed to excellence, Working together and Facing the future. Nominations come from Trust colleagues and members of the public.