IMPERIAL HEALTH CHARITY NEWSLETTER SPRING 2018

GRANTS • RTSA • VOLUNTEERING • FUNDRAISING

PAGES 6&7 - We did it! The More Smiles Appeal for the children’s intensive care unit at St Mary’s reaches its £2 million target

INNOVATION INSPIRATION INTERVIEW Elderly care ward Resident artist Meet the eye transformed with joins the team to experts with a support from get creative with new vision for charity grant young patients patient care

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CHARING CROSS • HAMMERSMITH • QUEEN CHARLOTTE’S & CHELSEA • ST MARY’S • WESTERN EYE Welcome to Focus Imperial Health Charity Chief Executive Ian Lush meets Senior Ward Sister Mojisola Hassan at the opening of the Welcome to the Spring refurbished Thistlethwayte ward at St Mary’s Hospital 2018 edition of Focus, the quarterly newsletter from Imperial Health Charity.

I am delighted to announce that we have exceeded the £2 million target of our More Smiles Appeal! The money we have raised will go towards the expansion and refurbishment of the children’s intensive care unit at St Mary’s Hospital. The unit treats some of the country’s sickest children, providing a lifeline where other are simply not equipped to offer such complex care. We launched the appeal - in partnership with COSMIC charity - back in 2015 and it has taken an incredible amount of hard work and dedication to reach our ambitious target. There is not enough space here to recognise the many people who have helped us along the way. But to everyone who has made a donation or raised money - thank you. Now that we have reached our target, you might think we would be putting our feet up. On the contrary, because of the phenomenal support for More Smiles we have decided to launch a new campaign - the St Mary’s Children’s Fund. We aim to raise £500,000 a year for the next three years to continue supporting children’s services at the hospital. We are also celebrating a unique milestone this year - the 70th anniversary of the NHS. You can find out more about our plans to mark the occasion on page six and I would encourage everyone who is passsionate about the health service to raise a cuppa at your own NHS Big 7Tea tea party!

Ian Lush Chief Executive, Imperial Health Charity Latest news from the charity InFocus making a difference across the Trust

ABOVE: Ian Lush (right) and Sir Richard Sykes (left) join staff to celebrate the opening BELOW: (L-R) Nurses Mojisola Hassan, Annabel Rule and Selam Delaportas

while a central reception desk offers greater peace and privacy for Elderly ward transformed patients. The new ward was opened at a thanks to charity grant ceremony in February by Trust Chairman Sir Richard Sykes and £1 million project to refurbish Imperial Health Charity’s Chief A one of the oldest wards at St Executive Ian Lush. Mary’s Hospital has transformed the Ian said: “We are delighted to have care environment for elderly patients supported this essential refurbish- with complex conditions. ment, which will ensure the staff on The brand new Thistlethwayte ward the Thistlethwayte ward can has been redesigned to create extra continue to provide outstanding space for beds and bathrooms, with care for elderly patients when they new lighting and artworks to help need it most. frail patients feel more comfortable. “The team of nurses here work Our grant of £320,000 made the incredibly hard day after day, night project a reality, converting the after night, to help patients with outdated ward into a modern and complex conditions - including well-equipped space. many who have dementia - and this The money from our grant was fantastic new ward will equip them also used to pay for signs, clocks and and comfortable environment for with the best possible tools for the hand rails that make the ward better our patients.” job.” suited for patients with dementia. The refurbishment was brought Cathy Gale, Lead Nurse for Special- forward and expanded when part of A grant from Imperial Health ist Medicine at St Mary’s, said: “The the ceiling in one section of the ward Charity helped to fund the Thistlethwayte ward is now a much collapsed last summer. Thistlethwayte ward refurbishment. more pleasant environment for Now with extra space for staff and To find out more about our grants patients and staff. It is airy, light and patients to move around, the risk of programme, visit open, creating a more reassuring falls on the ward has been reduced, www.imperialcharity.org.uk/grants

2 IMPERIAL HEALTH CHARITY NEWSLETTER • SPRING 2018 Rocks! Capital’s music heritage comes to life at

live music photographer who A was treated by top neurosur- geons at Charing Cross Hospital has teamed up with Imperial Health Charity to launch a new exhibition of his work. Richard Gray underwent a back operation at the hospital in 2016 after damaging his thoracic disc. To say thank you for his excellent care, Richard is showcasing his work for patients and staff as part of our Art in Focus exhibition series. “I could have ended up paralysed from the waist down,” said Richard, who spent five days in hospital. “It was elective surgery but their call was that we should do it. Now I’m glad we did - my legs feel stronger and I’m back to full-time work.” London Rocks! Music Venues In The Capital opened at Charing Cross in March and will move to selection of images chosen from “I hope the pictures will remind later this Richard’s extensive catalogue. people in the hospital of some of the year before the photographs are sold He added: “London is home to joy on offer at London’s venues.” to raise money for our hospitals. many of the country’s most famous Artists such as Royal Blood, Seal live music venues and I wanted to To find out more about our art and Father John Misty all appear choose images that show the artist collection, visit www.imperialcharity. in the exhibition, which includes a in context. org.uk/art-collections

Preserving veins is particularly important for patients who require Medics’ campaign to help frequent blood tests, such as those with kidney disease or diabetes. preserve veins goes digital The best way for renal patients to have haemodialysis is via a fistula, campaign led by Imperial which was founded by consultant which is a surgically created connec- A College Healthcare medics to transplant and vascular surgeon tion between an artery and a vein. raise awareness about the Jeremy Crane and emergency The creation of a fistula relies on a importance of healthy veins has medicine registrar Christine Hall number of factors, including that a launched a brand new website. (pictured below). patient has strong and healthy veins. Funded by Imperial Health Charity, The campaign aims to educate Repeated blood tests and the in- the site is helping to spread the word renal patients and healthcare profes- sertion of IV lines results in the veins about the Save Your Vein campaign, sionals about vein preservation. becoming scarred and damaged. When this happens it can make the creation of a fistula more difficult. Co-founder Jeremy Crane said: “At Imperial we look after the biggest cohort of dialysis patients in the country, but in order to have a fistula patients need strong veins. “We have found that there is a real lack of awareness about vein preservation nationwide - and that’s why we have started this campaign. “Having a really good website is an integral part of getting this campaign out across the country.”

To find out more, visit www.saveyourvein.org

IMPERIAL HEALTH CHARITY NEWSLETTER • SPRING 2018 3 Raise a cuppa for the NHS and celebrate the Big 7Tea Charities team up for nationwide tea party to mark NHS 70th anniversary

his year we are celebrating the T 70th anniversary of the NHS. It’s a fantastic opportunity to reflect on the innovations and achievements that have shaped our health service as we know it today - and to recognise the extraordinary staff who deliver outstanding care around the clock. To mark this very special occasion, we have teamed up with the Trust and more than 90 other NHS charities up and down the country to play a leading role in the birthday celebrations. And what better way to celebrate than with a cup of tea?

The NHS Big 7Tea is a chance for To get started, visit our website to everyone who loves the NHS to download a free tea party pack with come together and celebrate its posters, bunting, selfie sticks and 70th birthday, while raising money much more to help you celebrate in for NHS charities who provide vital style. support for our hospitals. You can collect donations for You can host your own tea Imperial Health Charity on the day party, invite your family, friends and and give something back to help colleagues, and raise a cuppa for the your local hospital. NHS. To find out lots more about the The anniversary itself falls on NHS Big 7Tea and download your tea Thursday 5 July, but you can have party pack, visit www. your tea party whenever you like. imperialcharity.org.uk/big7tea

How can I host my own tea party to celebrate NHS70?

How you plan your tea party is 2. Spread the word entirely up to you. You can invite Choose your location, pick a date and your friends round, crack open the time and get the message out staff room tea bags or take over your local town hall. 3. Enjoy the party Celebrate the day in any way you like 1. Download a tea party pack and toast 70 years of the NHS. Visit www.imperialcharity.org.uk/ big7tea to get your printable bunting, 4. Make your donation posters, cake cards, selfie sticks and Donate the money you raise at www. lots more. imperialcharity.org.uk/big7tea

4 IMPERIAL HEALTH CHARITY NEWSLETTER • SPRING 2018 ABOVE: Team ED swapped their scrubs for running kit ahead of the 10k challenge BELOW: St Mary’s staff raced round central London before collecting their medals at the finish line

amazing people - whether we’re working a shift or running a 10k ‘We trained together and together, we couldn’t have had a better team. “We trained together and encouraged each other - encouraged each other. And when it was getting tough everyone really with incredible results!’ challenged themselves - with incredible results!” This was a particular busy winter for everyone at the Trust. St Mary’s runners And part of the reason for taking on brave the cold the challenge was to help the team take care of their own wellbeing by weather to take doing something active together. “My motivation was to get people on 10k challenge healthy and involved in running so they could feel good about taff at St Mary’s Hospital themselves,” said Gemma Glanville, S wrapped up warm on a HR Business Partner in the Medicine freezing February morning to tackle & Integrated Care Division. the 10k Winter Run and raise more than £6,000 for Imperial Health “My motivation was to Charity. Over 40 members of staff from get lots of my colleagues across the running so they could feel and Medicine & Integrated Care Division trained through the harsh good about themselves” winter weather for the run, before racing round central London on their “Last winter I had a series of way to the finish line. illnesses, and so this year I was The team exceeded their determined to keep healthy, take fundraising target, with all the in some fresh air and sunlight, and money going towards the keep up my fitness levels. Emergency Department and our Kate Sendall, Senior Sister in the “I encouraged people to sign up Small Grants Fund. Emergency Department at St Mary’s with me, including many first-time said she was thrilled by the team’s runners, and it has been a great “I work with inspiring and performance. success.” “I’m incredibly proud of everyone amazing people - whether for all their efforts, with both the Feeling inspired? FInd out more we are working a shift or fundraising and actually completing about fundraising opportunities at the run,” she said. www.imperialcharity.org.uk/ running a 10k together” “I work with some inspiring and fundraising-events

IMPERIAL HEALTH CHARITY NEWSLETTER • SPRING 2018 5 We did it! More Smiles Appeal breaks through £2 million target

manner of challenges to help us Landmark appeal reach the target - from bake sales and garden parties to sponsored crosses finish line sporting events. The tireless efforts of everyone involved will mean children thanks to support in desperate need of help can access of our fundraisers the best care.

fter two years of tireless fund- “The staff made the most A raising, we have finally broken through the £2 million target of our horrendous time for us More Smiles Appeal. easier by caring for us all” Thanks to your fantastic support, we will now be able to offer a It will provide hope for the families lifeline for hundreds more seriously of children like Elif Celik, who was ill children every year. rushed to St Mary’s in November The money you have donated 2014 after contracting bronchiolitis. towards our appeal will be used to Her condition was so bad that pay for the expansion and doctors feared she wouldn’t survive refurbishment of the children’s - but two weeks later she was well intensive care unit (PICU) at St enough to return to her local Mary’s Hospital. hospital in Basildon. With more space for beds, the new Elif’s mother, Gemma, said: “The and improved unit will enable our staff on this remarkable unit made doctors to provide the life-saving our entire family feel included in care that every child deserves. Elif’s care and always took the time Construction work is already under to explain everything. way on the development, which is “They made the most horrendous due to be completed next year. time in our lives easier to manage by Ian Lush, Chief Executive of showing great compassion and care Imperial Health Charity, said: “When for us all.” we began our appeal we were under Around 400 children are admitted no illusions about the scale of the to the unit every year but hundreds challenge. more are turned away due to the THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO SUPPORTED OUR APPEAL! lack of space. The expansion will “We have been amazed by increase bed capacity from eight to 15, allowing the unit to care for an the extraordinary support extra 200 children per year. shown towards our appeal” The money will also be spent on a dedicated room for parents and a “But it is testament to the hard special bereavement room. work and generosity of everyone Dr Simon Nadel, PICU Consultant who has supported us along the way and Clinical Lead, said: “We have that we are finally able to celebrate been amazed by the extraordinary reaching our goal.” support for our appeal. We teamed up with the COSMIC “Reaching the £2 million mark charity to launch the joint appeal in means we can start preparing for life November 2015 and our ambitious in an expanded and refurbished unit, target was the biggest we have ever enabling us to provide even better set ourselves. care to more critically ill children and Throughout the appeal, hospital their families.” staff, former patients and members of the community have pulled out all To make a donation to Imperial the stops to show their support. Health Charity, visit Our fundraisers have taken on all www.imperialcharity.org.uk/donate

6 IMPERIAL HEALTH CHARITY NEWSLETTER • SPRING 2018 Ella’s story

The money we raised during We did it! More Smiles Appeal the More Smiles Appeal will go towards the children’s intensive care unit at St Mary’s Hospital. It will enable the highly-skilled staff working on the unit to care for hundreds more seriously ill breaks through £2 million target children every year - children like Ella Stevens.

Ella has been in and out of various MAIN: PICU patient Barney Gere, who has diabetes, and his different hospitals since she was parents Timea and Lajos Gere born at just 23 weeks. BELOW: (L-R) Imperial Health Charity’s Amerjit Chohan, Consultant Paediatrician Dr Mando She wasn’t due until the summer of Watson, Consultant in Paediatric Intensive Care 2015 but arrived in February - Dr Simon Nadel and COSMIC’s Emily Hughes triggering a series of complications, including chronic lung disease, pulmonary hypertension and problems with her vision. She was transferred to the St Mary’s intensive care unit in September 2015 after catching adenovirus, which resulted in a bad, sticky cold. Because of her lung condition, she was struggling to fight it off.

Janice Stevens, Ella’s mother, was scared to arrive at a new hospital but was blown away by the level of care provided for her daughter. “I had never heard of St Mary’s before as it’s a long way from THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO SUPPORTED OUR APPEAL! Stevenage,” she said. “I was scared because going to a new hospital was daunting, but when we got there the staff were amazing. They explained what was happening all the time and there was always someone to talk to - they provide a level of care far beyond what you would expect.” Ella was at St Mary’s from September 2015 to January 2016. She was in the children’s intensive care unit three times and was cared for in the children’s wards between those times. “I will never be able to thank the staff enough for what they have done,” Janice added. “They saved my daughter’s life and they have also saved me - I could not cope without her.”

IMPERIAL HEALTH CHARITY NEWSLETTER • SPRING 2018 7 New Hospital Host volunteers are the ‘friendly face’ in our outpatient areas

-teers in the Ear, Nose and Throat outpatients department at Charing Cross Hospital, said: “There is an awful lot of people who are lost and don’t know if they are in the right place. But when they see a friendly face, they relax a little bit.” Since the programme started in January, we have welcomed 33 new Hospital Hosts to our growing volunteer community. They have already completed more than 100 shifts between them, contributing over 400 hours of service. Sam Morris, Head of Volunteering at Imperial Health Charity, said the Hospital Hosts had already made a real difference within weeks of taking up their new roles.

“There are lots of people who are lost - but when they see a friendly face, they relax a little bit”

ABOVE: (L-R) Hospital Host volunteers Heli Coxhead and Mary Sloane “As the friendly faces who greet all BELOW: Emilia Anfu collects her certificate for our visitors, the Hospital Hosts are completing five years as a volunteer at St Mary’s playing an important role in making everyone who comes through the visitors feel welcome when they hospital doors feel welcome,” he said. Volunteers join the arrive in our outpatients “By pointing patients in the right team to welcome departments. direction and ensuring they make Our friendly and compassionate their appointments, they are also hospital visitors Hospital Host volunteers are serving demonstrating how volunteers can as the first point of contact for help our hospitals to keep moving rriving at a busy hospital can patients in the outpatient waiting during busy periods.” A be a daunting experience for areas across all five of our hospitals. Since January a total of 60 new our patients and their families. Whether they are providing volunteers have joined the team in Concern about a loved one or information, assisting with directions various roles across our hospitals. anxiety ahead of an appointment or simply offering an ear to listen, can become overwhelming in a our Hospital Hosts play an important To find out more about volunteering strange new environment. role in helping visitors feel relaxed opportunities at the Trust’s hospitals, That’s why we have recruited more and reassured. visit www.imperialcharity.org.uk/ than 30 new volunteers to help our Mary Sloane, who currently volun- volunteer

Nominations open for Volunteering Awards

Volunteers are a valued part of our our volunteers in line with the Trust’s NHS family and we want to four values: Kind, Expert, Aspirational recognise those who have gone and Collaborative. All recipients will above and beyond to provide an be given a certificate and pin badge. outstanding contribution. That’s If you are a member of Trust staff, you why we are launching the Make a can nominate a volunteer for one of Difference Volunteering Awards. the four award categories at The awards will recognise the posi- www.imperialcharity.org.uk/ tive achievements demonstrated by volunteer-awards

8 IMPERIAL HEALTH CHARITY NEWSLETTER • SPRING 2018 In the Frame

A wall at Charing Cross Hospital has been transformed thanks to a colourful new artwork by British painter Jo Bruton. The eye-catching wallpaper piece, Landing Girls (pictured), has been installed as part of the outpatients department redevelopment. Bruton’s work draws on pattern and repetition while maintaining the physical traces of the painting process. Elements from the artwork have also been used on the glazing ABOVE: Navine G. Khan-Dossos is our new Artist in Residence of the phlebotomy waiting room, BELOW: Young patients get to grips with art bringing privacy to an internal space and helping connect different zones of a large hospital unit. Artist in Residence to inspire children through creative art

hildren at St Mary’s Hospital introducing “meaningful colour and C will have the chance to get tonal energy” to the hospital. creative as part of an exciting new Born in London, Khan-Dossos Bruton, a senior lecturer in fine art arts programme. studied Art at Cambridge University at the Chelsea College of Arts, says Athens-based artist Navine G. and holds an MA in Fine Art from the images used in the painting are Khan-Dossos has been chosen as Chelsea College of Art & Design. based on decorative motifs from Imperial Health Charity’s new fabric and wallpaper design, while resident artist for a series of work- the figures are adapted from shops at St Mary’s over the next six aviation diagrams and manuals. months. She said: “My painting has become The residency will see Khan-Dossos a template for a repeat pattern, work with younger patients on which is expendable within an creative activities designed to help architectural space. them engage with art and feel “Within the work, fragments of positive within the hospital pattern create an artificial environment. environment to explore where small It is part of a collaboration between figures attempt to communicate the charity and The Showroom, a She has previously exhibited and with the viewer to playfully non-profit gallery in Marylebone. worked with institutions, including encourage them to navigate the Khan-Dossos hopes to use the the Van Abbemuseum in Eindhoven space.” residency to help children explore and the Museum of Islamic Art in The artwork was installed in March how colour can be used to engage Doha. following a major redevelopment of with memories and feelings, develop “We are very excited to relaunch the outpatients department, funded their learning and share ideas. our artist in residence programme,” by Imperial Health Charity. said Lucy Zacaria, Head of Arts at The improved department has “The residency will give Imperial Health Charity. made it much easier for patients to “The residency will give young check in for their appointments and young patients the chance patients the chance to engage find their way around this part of to engage with exciting art” with an exciting art project during the hospital. their stay, while offering the artist a The charity manages a collection of During the initial sessions, the unique opportunity to develop their more than 2,000 artworks across children will use blocks to make collaborative practice.” the Trust’s five hospitals. A survey sheets of colour before taking part in carried out by the charity revealed word-play and association games. To find out more about our arts that seven out of 10 patients felt Khan-Dossos says the activities will engagement programme, visit more relaxed during their time in build up a colour palette that can www.imperialcharity.org.uk/ hospital as a result of the art. provide the “building blocks” for audience-engagement-programme

IMPERIAL HEALTH CHARITY NEWSLETTER • SPRING 2018 9 A VISION FOR ONE-STOP PATIENT CARE

expect to be seen within weeks or With charity support, experts at the Western even days of their referral. Eye Hospital have launched a regular clinic Charity funding covered running costs for the clinic throughout 2017 for patients with genetic visual impairment. so that specialists could assess the level of need for the service. Demand Clinical Trials Manager Serge Miodragovic was immediately high, with almost all of the sessions fully booked. explains how the project is improving care “The exciting thing is that we have been able to offer a one-stop or patients with complex brand new clinic offering diagnosis service, which is a huge step forward F genetic eye conditions, and care much faster than before. in improving the patient experience,” specialist treatment can be difficult The monthly clinic provides said Serge Miodragovic, Clinical Trials to access. In recent years, genetic and ophthalmic Manager at the Western Eye’s oversubscribed clinics at other assessments for patients ophthalmology research group, hospitals have pushed back experiencing visual impairment ICORG. appointments leaving many patients problems, such as retinal conditions. facing several months on a waiting These debilitating genetic “In terms of preventing list. conditions can affect a wide range But with the support of Imperial of people - male and female, young delays in diagnosis, this has Health Charity, experts at the and old - and in some cases can been a game changer” Western Eye Hospital - the Trust’s leave patients requiring community specialist ophthalmology facility on support to manage their daily lives. “In terms of preventing the delays Marylebone Road - have launched a But crucially, patients can now in diagnosis of these conditions, this

10 IMPERIAL HEALTH CHARITY NEWSLETTER • SPRING 2018 MAIN: Dr Fabiana D’Esposito delivers the clinics at the Western Eye Hospital TOP RIGHT: A patient is examined during a clinic session BELOW RIGHT: Serge (centre), Fabiana and the ICORG team

has been a game changer and a assessments, as well as electrophysi- “The charity is an incredibly exciting major improvement.” ology testing, as a one-stop, partner to work with,” Serge added. The clinic was the brainchild of seamless service has the potential to “You feel that if you have a good ICORG Director Professor Francesca be a solid income-generating service idea that is addressing patient need, Cordeiro. with great potential for growth in the there is someone credible who will Under her leadership, lead clinician future.” listen to you and can get things off Dr Fabiana D’Esposito has been The clinic has also enabled Serge’s the ground. delivering the clinics, seeing six or team to recruit patients for the “It suddenly opens things up and seven patients per session. 100,000 Genomes project - a the sky is the limit. We now feel Over the last 12 months the clinic pioneering health initiative using empowered to drive change and has seen more than 50 genetic research to formulate new improve every aspect of the delivery patients - and following the treatments for patients with rare of care. charity-backed trial, the team has diseases. “It has given us that feeling of ‘what now secured NHS funding to can we do next?’” continue the service, increasing the “The clinic has improved number of sessions to three or four The initial trial of the ophthalmic per month. waiting times and the genetics and visual electrophysiolo- Serge added: “The clinic has very overall patient experience” gy clinic at the Western Eye Hospital significantly improved waiting times was funded by a £6,000 grant from and the overall experience for our Serge believes the charity’s grant of Imperial Health Charity. patients as they continue their care £6,000 has gone a long way towards To find out more about our grants uninterrupted. developing a service that will provide programme and for information “In addition, a clinic offering care for hundreds of patients in the about how to apply, visit www. integrated ophthalmic and genetics years to come. imperialcharity.org.uk/grants

IMPERIAL HEALTH CHARITY NEWSLETTER • SPRING 2018 11 Thank you to all our fundraisers! We’re hugely grateful to everyone who spent the winter raising money for Imperial Health Charity. Here are just a few of their inspirational stories

Roy’s back on his feet after a decade in a wheelchair fter spending more than a A decade in a wheelchair, Roy Palmer walked back into Hammersmith Hospital to thank the To thank the team who made it Team ED put their team that helped him regain the use possible, Roy’s friends and family of his legs. raised £1,100 for The Blood Fund, brains to the test at Roy (pictured below) was diag- which supports the haematology nosed with multiple sclerosis in 2003 department at Hammersmith. pub quiz fundraiser and lost the ability to walk soon after. “I can’t describe what I feel like taff from the Emergency Having watched a documentary inside,” said Roy. “I sent my best man S Department at St Mary’s about stem cell transplants, Roy a video and he was crying his eyes Hospital put their general contacted the Trust and underwent out and saying it’s a miracle. They knowledge to the test at a a complex procedure at Hammer- basically brought me back to life.” fundraising pub quiz. smith last year. Trust Chief Executive Julian The transplant was a success and Festive spirit helps Redhead took the role of question over the following weeks Roy began master on the night as the team to walk again. hotel team push our (pictured below) raised £626. Roy says the transplant has The money will be put towards our changed his life completely, even appeal past target Small Grants Fund, which provides enabling him to fulfil his lifelong he team at Paddington’s Hilton support for small but important ambition to volunteer with the police T London Metropole hotel got hospital projects across the Trust’s force. in the festive spirit for a Christmas five hospitals. charity ball in aid of our More Smiles Appeal. Staff from the Edgware Road hotel (pictured above) raised a grand total of £1,156.39 to help push our appeal past its £2 million target. All the money they raised from the event will go towards the expansion and refurbishment of the children’s intensive care unit at St Mary’s Hospital - just a few doors down from where the famous hotel stands.

12 IMPERIAL HEALTH CHARITY NEWSLETTER • SPRING 2018 Sign up now for our abseil Dates for event and help support your your diary favourite ward or department! SUNDAY 20 MAY ooking for an adrenaline rush to safe and provide plenty of helpful Skydiving Day L kickstart your fundraising? Then advice before you set off. If you’ve ever wanted to experience look no further! There is still time to The abseil is one of our most the thrill of jumping out of a plane, sign up for our abseil event and raise popular events, with hospital staff, here is your chance. Lean out of an money for your favourite hospital former patients and members of the open doorway at 10,000 feet and fall forward into the clouds at over ward or department. local community taking part every 120mph. Don’t worry - you’ll be Join our team of brave abseilers on year to raise money for the harnessed to a professional Wednesday 16 May and descend Imperial College Healthcare NHS parachute instructor who will guide down the side of a 10-storey building Trust hospital that means the most you safely down to the ground. in the heart of Paddington. to them. Experience the stunning views of This year’s event is taking place at SATURDAY 16 JUNE - SUNDAY London from the luxurious rooftop 4 Kingdom Street, Paddington 17 JUNE terrace before courageously abseil- Central, just a short walk from St Snowdon By Night ing down to firm ground, where Mary’s Hospital. Could you trek the highest you’ll be met by cheering friends, mountain in Wales and support family and colleagues. To find out more about the abseil Imperial Health Charity? Make it to You will be supported every step and to book your place, visit www. the summit at Snowdonia National of the way by trained professionals imperialcharity.org.uk/abseil or call Park and see the sunrise from the who are there to make sure you are 020 3640 7766. mountain slopes. The park is covered with beautiful, rugged landscapes, wonderful trekking opportunities and outdoor pursuits.

SUNDAY 29 JULY RideLondon-Surrey 100 Join our RideLondon team and be part of this iconic event, during which you will cycle through London on closed roads before heading out to the rolling hills of the Surrey countryside. The route takes you back to London for a triumphant finish in front of Buckingham Palace. Once you’ve signed up, we’ll send you a cycling jersey, an invite to our meet and greet pre-race event and a fundraising pack full of helpful hints and advice to make sure you reach your sponsorship target.

SUNDAY 14 OCTOBER Royal Parks Half Marathon This stunning central London half marathon takes in some of the GET INVOLVED capital’s world-famous landmarks on closed roads plus four of Inspired by our fundraising stories? 2. Organise a fundraising Now is the time to get involved with event of your own London’s eight royal parks - Hyde Imperial Health Charity and support Got an idea in mind already? We can Park, Green Park, St James’s Park your local hospital. help ensure your event is successful and Kensington Gardens. Whether with support, promotional materials you’re a weekend jogger or a 1. Take part in one of our and hints to help you on your way. seasoned marathon runner, you’re fundraising events sure to have a great time while We organise regular events through- 3. Make a donation helping our hospitals do more. out the year, including Walk for Wards If you would like to make a financial and our charity abseil at St Mary’s, pro- contribution to support our fundrais- For more information about all viding fantastic support to everyone ers and help our hospitals do more, our fundraising events, visit who raises money for our hospitals. you can call 020 3640 7766, email From bike rides and treks to skydives [email protected] www.imperial charity.org.uk/ and marathons, you’re bound to find or visit www.imperialcharity.org.uk/ fundraising-events or call an exciting event that’s right for you. donate 020 3640 7766

IMPERIAL HEALTH CHARITY NEWSLETTER • SPRING 2018 13 Simple ways you can help About the charity

Imperial Health Charity helps our 1. Take part in one of our fundraising hospitals do more through grants, events or organise one of your own arts, volunteering and fundraising. We organise regular events throughout the year and We fund major redevelopments, clinical research and medical provide fantastic support to everyone who raises money equipment as well as helping patients for our hospitals. For information and advice, email and their families at times of extreme [email protected] financial difficulty. Supporting the arts in healthcare, we manage an Arts Council accredited 2. Make a donation to hospital art collection and run an support your local hospital arts engagement programme for patients and NHS staff. Visit www.imperialcharity.org.uk or call 020 3640 7766 to make a financial contribution and directly support We also manage volunteering across all five hospitals, adding value to the our work. work of staff and helping to improve the hospital experience for patients. 3. Share stories about what Fundraising through major appeals and community events enables us to we do on social media continue our essential work. Follow us on Twitter @ImperialCharity and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/charityimperial to keep up to date with all our news and help to spread the word. If you are a member of Trust staff, you can apply for a grant to support your team. To find out more, visit 4. Volunteer your time www.imperialcharity.org.uk/grants to help out at our hospitals Imperial Health Charity Visit www.imperialcharity.org.uk/volunteer to find out Second Floor how you can volunteer to support our hospitals. 178–180 Edgware Road London W2 2DS www.imperialcharity.org.uk @ImperialCharity www.facebook.com/charityimperial For general enquiries about the charity: T: 020 3640 7766 E: [email protected]

Imperial Health Charity is a charity registered in England and Wales, no. 1166084