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Michael uses pedal power to say thank you to the Maxillofacial Centre

11 October 2019

News Michael uses pedal power to say thank you to the Maxillofacial Centre Oct 11, 2019 After extensive and complex surgery for mouth cancer in June 2017, followed by daily radiotherapy on his neck when a couple of lumps were discovered in late November 2017, Michael Reed was determined to finally complete the 100 mile…

New camera sets sights on improving cancer detection

1 October 2019

News New camera sets sights on improving cancer detection Oct 01, 2019 A new high quality image capturing camera-microscope is a welcome addition to the London Regional Cytology Training Centre (LRCTC), a world class teaching facility for cancer screening professionals, located at Northwick Park Hospital. Originally set up in 1979 by Dr Elizabeth Hudson, the…

Donations create ‘shockwaves’ for our physios

22 August 2019

News Donations create ‘shockwaves’ for our physios Aug 22, 2019 Physiotherapists at Northwick Park Hospital have been trialing a new piece of charity-funded technology believed to speed up the tendon healing process for some patients undergoing intensive rehabilitation. Shockwave therapy uses pulses of acoustic energy targeted to areas of tendon tissue damage, causing localized micro-trauma…

WeLVIC to Wembley Walk

9 August 2019

News WeLVIC to Wembley Walk Aug 09, 2019 On Sunday 4 August six friends walked 5.9km from Northwick Park Hospital to Wembley Stadium to raise awareness of Cardiovascular Disease, which claims the lives of 160,000 in the UK every year and is the most common cause of death in Harrow. Pai, Navi, Priyan, Neera, Ahaljan…

Peaceful room funded in memory of Richard

1 August 2019

News Peaceful room funded in memory of Richard Aug 01, 2019 The Richard Thomas Leukaemia Fund recently donated an amazing £5,000 to LNWH Charity’s Haematology fund to create a calming and welcoming room for relatives visiting their loved ones on the new Drake Ward at Northwick Park Hospital.   The Fund, which was set up…

TfL team go the extra mile for premature babies

17 July 2019

News TfL team go the extra mile for premature babies Jul 17, 2019 The incredible team of London Underground, Piccadilly West Station have continued their support of the Neonatal Unit at Northwick Park Hospital by swapping hi-vis jackets and safety boots for t-shirts and trainers as they took on an incredible 12-mile night walk across…

Dementia Team launch Forget Me Not Appeal

20 June 2019

News Dementia Team launch Forget Me Not Appeal Jun 20, 2019 A group of nifty knitters, including veterans and enthusiastic newcomers, produced a wonderfully woolly supply of Forget Me Not flowers that helped raise over £300 for our Dementia Teams across our three hospitals. Led by Dementia Lead Emma Smith, LNWH Charity were proud to…

​Amazing donation from local Oshwal Association

20 June 2019

News ​Amazing donation from local Oshwal Association Jun 20, 2019 The Oshwal Association of the U.K. (OAUK) North West Area, a branch of the U.K.’s largest Jain organisation, has donated an amazing £13,925 to fund new equipment at Northwick Park Hospital’s (NPH) renal unit, following a successful grant proposal by LNWH Charity. OAUK’s generous donation…

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30 October 2023

News Charity funding leads to Trust staff receiving sweet treat Sep 27, 2022 LNWH Charity is helping Trust staff get a thank you cupcake, as part of SAFER September month and World Patient Safety Day, which took place on Saturday 17 September 2022. SAFER September offers LNWH NHS Trust the opportunity to focus on providing…

LNWH charity supports NHS Charities Together Campaign

9 February 2022

News LNWH charity supports NHS Charities Together Campaign Feb 09, 2022 LNWH charity is supporting NHS Charities Together #WithAllOurHearts campaign, to raise more awareness of the issues facing NHS staff and provide a way for the public to show their support once more for NHS staff during times of crisis and beyond. #WithAllOurHearts is a…

Finance staff participate in tea trolley rounds

6 January 2022

News Finance staff participate in tea trolley rounds Jan 06, 2022 Finance Executives joined Health and Wellbeing Reps on their trolley rounds at Northwick Park Hospital, on Thursday. The Executives met staff across the hospital site and had the rare opportunity to chat and engage with them. LNWH Charity helps to fund the tea trolley…

Charity staff enter into the festive spirit with hospital staff

22 December 2021

News Charity staff enter into the festive spirit with hospital staff Dec 22, 2021 LNWH charity team joined Health and Wellbeing team to spread some Christmas cheer to the staff at Central Middlesex Hospital, by distributing some mince pies and satsumas funded by the charity. The Health and Wellbeing team have been wheeling their Christmas…

Supporting ‘New Life’ at Northwick Park Hospital

13 November 2021

News Supporting ‘New Life’ at Northwick Park Hospital Nov 13, 2022 On World Prematurity Day this year, we’d like to thank New Life for helping us acquire vital equipment for Northwick Park Hospital’s Neonatal Unit and making a difference to over 100 families so far. Each year in the UK, around 1 in 10 babies are admitted…

Covid-19 Appeal Fund Update

26 October 2021

News Covid-19 Appeal Fund Update Oct 26, 2021 The Covid-19 Appeal supports LNWH NHS Trust staff health and wellbeing and funds have been used to support staff welfare activity and contribute to gifts and breakroom amenities such as microwaves, furniture and fridges as well buy water, tea, coffee, snacks, fruits, non-perishable items and toiletries. As…

Patient undertakes fundraising walk to thank hospitals for care and support

11 October 2021

News Patient undertakes fundraising walk to thank hospitals for care and support Oct 11, 2021 Thorpe Bay resident, May Hamilton, marked her 82nd birthday on Tuesday 1 June 2021, by commencing a fundraising walk, to raise funds for Northwick Park Hospital, St Mark’s Hospital and Southend University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. She walked the equivalent distance…

Trust patient safety campaign puts maternal care at the forefront

30 September 2021

News Trust patient safety campaign puts maternal care at the forefront Sep 30, 2021 LNWH NHS Trust marked World Patient Safety Day on Friday 17 September, by raising awareness and vital funds for the Maternity Unit at Northwick Park. World Patient Safety Day is a global campaign created by the World Health Organisation and this…

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