Heatherwood wins national recognition
Frimley Health’s Heatherwood Hospital has been awarded accreditation as part of a national scheme to ensure the highest standards in clinical and operational practice.
Trust hits Gold standard for defence support
Frimley Health has achieved the gold standard for supporting the armed forces community. The trust has been recognised with a Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS). The Ministry of Defence programme recognises employers that pledge, demonstrate or advocate support to defence and align their values to the Armed Forces Covenant, a promise by the nation that the armed forced community will be treated fairly.
Celebrating 10,000 years of service
Nearly 10,000 years of NHS experience were celebrated at the latest Frimley Health long service awards. Around 380 staff from the NHS foundation trust that runs services in Berkshire, Surrey and Hampshire attended two special events at Ascot Racecourse to mark long-service milestones ranging from 20 to more than 45 years with Frimley Health.
Record-breaking week for joint surgery
Heatherwood Hospital had a record-breaking Arthroplasty Super Week with an impressive 101 joint operations performed by the orthopaedic surgical teams. During the six-day period, the number of hip and knee replacement procedures was almost three times higher than during an average week and 54% of patients were safely discharged to go home within 24 hours of surgery.
Children's ED team among our latest ViPs
Staff from Wexham Park's paediatric emergency department are among the latest winners of awards for colleagues who embody our shared values: committed to excellence, working together and facing the future.
Trio who share their birthdays with the NHS, 75 years apart!
Physios make a big difference
Physiotherapists embedded in Wexham Park’s emergency department helped to prevent the equivalent of a whole ward of avoidable hospital admissions in their first two weeks. One experienced physio and a student, with senior support, joined the ED team on 5 June, complementing the occupational therapists (OTs) already there. The move has helped to improve joint working across teams in the department, including OT and frailty specialists.
Thomas gets Repair Shop refit
An old Frimley Park favourite is back on track thanks to a much-needed makeover by The Repair Shop.
Doctor honoured for outstanding contribution to healthcare
One of Frimley Health’s most senior doctors has been awarded an MBE in the King’s birthday honours for his outstanding contribution to local and national healthcare.