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CROMER HOSPITAL Thank you to Mary Northway and Mill Road, Cromer NR27 0BQ, Tel: the Cromer Community and Hospital 01603 646200 Celebrating Letter Friends the 150th Cromer minor injuries unit anniversary (MIU) Cromer Community and Iain Young, Cromer Hospital of Cromer Open 8am-8pm 365 days of the year. Hospital Friends Chairman, Mary Operational Manager, said: and District Northway, has dedicated years of “Mary and the team have Hospital is a Norse cafe support to Cromer Hospital. given Cromer Hospital so much marvellous Monday to Thursday 8.30am-4.30pm. Dear Mr Young, After my treatment, my wife support over the years, and on opportunity Friday 8.30am-4pm. and I went to the restaurant Mary is known for her behalf of everyone at the Trust, to reflect on Earlier this year, I attended where we met Sarah and fundraising efforts within the I would like to say a sincere everything Lost property Cromer MIU to ascertain Mary. Again we received the community and over the years thank you for all her fundraising that has been achieved here. Call 01603 646266 whether I had steel or glass highest standard of treatment has led her team of 16 in efforts.” Rebuilding the new hospital in fragments in my thumb and the food was delicious. organising a variety of events to 2012 was made possible through patient advice and liaison following an accident with a raise money for the hospital. Louise Cook, NNUH the kind legacies of Sagle service (PALS) vice. The treatment today was Fundraising Manager said: Bernstein and Phyllis Cox. For confidential help and advice call 01603 with sensitivity, thoroughness, Mary said: “We support the “We are very privileged to have 289036 / 289045 When my wife and I arrived patience and understanding. hospital in any way we can, and had the support of Mary and It was their generosity, at Cromer Hospital, we May we express our deep we’re always welcoming new her team for so many years. combined with the community Norfolk and Norwich were greeted by Debbie on gratitude to those we have ideas for charity events. Cromer Their efforts and enthusiasm to spirit of the Cromer Community University HospitaL the Reception and within mentioned. They are clearly Hospital showed exceptional organise all their events and raise and Hospital Friends led by the Colney Lane, Norwich, Norfolk NR4 7UY minutes, despite the unit very great assets to Cromer care when looking after my late so much money is inspiring.” extremely capable Chairman Tel: 01603 286286 www.nnuh.nhs.uk being extremely busy, I Hospital and as such very husband and all the funds we Anyone looking to support Mary Northway, and the was called through to the great assets to all patients and raise are a way of saying thank Mary and the Friends of Cromer, commitment of the dedicated medical unit. I was then met their families and friends. We you.” please contact Mary on 01263 staff, who have all made Cromer by Richard who took down wish them well for the future 513835. Hospital the success it is today. my details and examined with you. Over the last five years, funds Our thanks and congratulations my thumb. Within minutes I raised by Cromer Community go to all of them. was taken by Harvey for the Yours faithfully, and Hospital Friends have gone x-ray, and was afterwards M.P. Stamford towards cystoscopy equipment In these pages you will see a met by Guy and Richard who to set up a One-Stop Urology fascinating history of the hospital showed me the x-ray results, service, two additional patient on pages 4 and 5 and story after revealing that there were no trolleys for the Muriel Thoms story of the innovative services visible steel filings or glass Procedure Unit, heat pads for and excellent staff who continue fragments. use by patients undergoing to serve the population of North chemotherapy treatment, and Norfolk and the surrounding much more! areas.

I am sure you will join me in Mary Northway wishing Cromer and District Hospital as much success for the future as it has enjoyed so far.

THE PULSE Cromer Hospital hosts 150th anniversary fete Editor, Media and Communications Officer Lizzie Gayton (ext. 5943) John Fry Director of Communications Fiona This year marks 150 years of patient care to the people of north Anita Martins, Matron at Cromer boot place please contact Alex Chairman Devine (ext. 3200) Cromer Hospital and to highlight Norfolk and further afield. Hospital said: “There will be Hannah on 01603 646266. Norfolk and Norwich Communications and Membership this milestone, the hospital will The day will be officially opened something for everyone at our University Hospitals NHS Manager Janice Bradfield (ext. 3634) be holding an anniversary fete on by BBC Radio Norfolk’s Chrissie anniversary fete and it will be the Foundation Trust Media and Communications Officers Saturday 24th June. Jackson and people will be able perfect way to celebrate 150 years Sophie Black (ext. 5821) The day will be full of fun to enjoy a variety of activities and of the hospital. Cromer Hospital is Lynn Crombie (ext.5822) activities for all the family to enjoy, entertainment including a carousel, so special for many people in the The Pulse is funded entirely from and will be held on the main a performance by Marlene’s community and we hope to see charitable donations and not from NHS hospital site from 10am-3pm. School of Dance, Razz the Clown, as many people as possible on the funds. Norfolk and Norwich University The fete is free and is a chance for the ‘Great Cromer Bake Off’ day!” Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Charitable visitors to help celebrate 150 years competition, a car boot sale, a For further details of the ‘Great Fund. Registered charity number 1048170. of the hospital providing excellent barbecue, an interactive medieval Cromer Bake Off’ or to book a car display and much more!

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Cromer Hospital started providing patient care to the people of 2010 2011 2014 north Norfolk from two cottages on Louden Road. The Cromer Hospital rebuild Current north Norfolk Governor, Keith Jarvis was appointed The original members under the chairmanship of the Rev. F Fitch, was made possible by the Carol Edwards was appointed as the second current north were Lady Suffield, Lady Buxton, Mrs Gurney Barclay, Mrs Ketton, £11.4m Sagle Bernstein into her governor role having Norfolk governor. Keith said: Mrs Cooper, Mrs Mott, Mrs Upcher, Mrs Hoare and Mrs Gurney. legacy and the £1.4m Phyllis worked in healthcare since 1970. “Having been involved with Miss Colman acted as Secretary and Manager. Cox legacy. Carol said: “In 1995 I became Cromer Hospital in a number The first Matron, Mrs Stokes, was at that time, to be considered Head of Nursing and Education of roles since 1987, I have seen thoroughly equipped for her post after three months training in a at the Norfolk and Norwich the hospital’s range of clinical London hospital and received a salary starting at £20 per annum. Hospitals, and helped Kate services change, with the Powell, Matron at that time, to excellent patient care always establish the nurse led MIU and remaining at the forefront of the nurse-led ophthalmic service everything they do.” at Cromer Hospital. Then in 2000, 1888 1948 I was appointed Deputy Director Keith added: “A massive Thanks to the generosity of a Mr With the start of the NHS in The “Daniel Davison” Ward of Nursing and I continued to congratulations to Cromer Collison, in 1888 a new hospital 1948, the original management make Cromer a priority in my Hospital on its 150th was built on Louden Road, committee continued to everyday work. I became a Public anniversary!” giving accommodation for 12 run the hospital on behalf Governor on my retirement from patients, extended by a further of the NHS, until the newly Sagle Bernstein NNUH.” eight beds in 1904. These early constituted Cromer Area Hospital buildings stand today, the first Management committee took on Construction work started Carol added: “We are so cottages as a simple dwelling the task. on the new hospital in 2010, fortunate to have been left the house. and in 2012 the work was two legacies. The generosity of The following year, consultant completed and Cromer Sagle Bernstein and Phyllis Cox medical staff were appointed and hospital as we see it today has made such a difference to a full range of outpatient clinics opened its doors to its first the development of Cromer 1928 became available. patients. Hospital.” The Old Mill Road hospital was In 1954, a new outpatient Iain Young, Operational conceived at a public meeting, building for clinics was opened Manager at Cromer Hospital leading to the election of a together with a physiotherapy said: “Whilst we celebrate committee, which first met in department. The Pathological Laboratory. Photo taken from the 150 years, it is an important Keith Jarvis, 1929. Cromer Hospital Annual Report 1950-1952 time to remember how NNUH Public Governor the generosity of Sagle On 7th March 1930, Messrs Bernstein and Phyllis Cox Edward Boardman & Son were 1978 has made such a difference appointed as architects and £100,000 was fundraised to the community. With on 16th October 1930 the Rt. over two years by the the funds, we were able to Hon the Lady Battersea laid ‘Cromer Allies’ group for the introduce an ophthalmic the foundation stone of the 10-bedded Cromer Allies Eye operating theatre as well building, which was erected by Unit. The unit was opened in as new diagnostic services H. Bullen & Son of Cromer. 1978. including a permanent Carol Edwards, on-site mammography NNUH Public Governor Three years later in 1981, (breast screening) service, The Cromer Hospital cook and a DEXA scanner for 1932 book was published and osteoporosis diagnosis. These Cromer & District Hospital was raised £50,000 which went services have made such a opened on 20th July 1932 by towards refurbishing the old difference to the number of the Dowager Lady Suffield. At operating theatre. Cromer & District Hospital, people who can be treated - the time the plans show that the 1930s and for that Cromer Hospital building comprised an operating will be eternally grateful.” theatre, x-ray department, male, female and children’s wards, and The historic photos were kindly provided by Brenda Stibbons, a former MIU receptionist at Cromer Hospital. Some were passed down by her mother-in-law, Molly Stibbons, who joined five private rooms. Cromer Hospital in 1950 where she worked for over 30 years. Molly’s husband, George, also worked at Cromer Hospital as an Administrator. Other photos were given by Esme Vincent, former Matron at the hospital and Cromer Hospital Porter, Mark Humbles. A special thanks to Mary Northway, Chairman of Cromer Community and Hospital Friends for assisting with the dates and details for the history of Cromer Hospital.

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Plans for portable chemotherapy pump to New andrology clinic improving patient care be introduced at Cromer Hospital in north Norfolk

Cromer Hospital will soon said: “Many patients who need Dr Epurescu said: “The Patients in north Norfolk have clinic. It’s a fantastic service that are seeing great benefits from be introducing a portable to receive chemotherapy have to portable chemotherapy pumps been seeing great improvements we can offer to the patients in this service and we are so chemotherapy pump service dedicate a lot of time travelling will mean that patients can in their patient care as a result of north Norfolk.” pleased that we can offer this to patients in north Norfolk, to and from hospital and some receive treatment closer to the new andrology clinic which andrology service.” which will offer the option for may feel their life revolves home, or in an environment was introduced last October. People can be referred to the chemotherapy treatment to be around treatment. Introducing most comfortable for them. clinic in two ways, either by their Jo Segasby, Divisional given at home rather than in portable pumps means that our This encourages a more positive The satellite clinic, which is GP or through a tertiary referral Operations Director said: “The hospital. patients can receive treatment mind-set for the patient receiving based on the Cromer Hospital which is made by consultants launch of this clinic in Cromer in an environment more such treatment and those who site, occurs once a month and at the Norfolk and Norwich demonstrates our commitment Teams at Cromer Hospital comfortable for them.” care for them.” is available to patients for their University Hospital. to providing accessible and have been continuing to look at follow up appointment. dedicated services and we’re how chemotherapy care can be Anita Martins, Matron at Patients have their first delighted that patients are enhanced since the treatment Cromer Hospital said: “It is Andrology is the medical Andrology appointment at the benefiting from it.” was introduced at the hospital in fantastic that this service is going specialty that oversees conditions N&N, and the introduction of January 2014. to be introduced at Cromer. relating to the male reproductive the Cromer clinic has meant We are always looking at how system. The clinic at Cromer that patients can opt for their Patients who use the portable we can minimise stress and hospital cares for those who follow up appointments to be at chemotherapy pumps will have anxiety for our patients, and the have had prostatectomy Cromer Hospital. an initial 30 minute appointment expansion of chemotherapy care surgery, or patients who have at the Weybourne Day Unit at shows how dedicated we are to experienced sexual health Phillip added: “We’re always the N&N, where a PICC line will provide excellent patient care.” problems caused by diabetes looking at different ways that be connected. A PICC line is a such as erectile dysfunction. we can enhance the patient care thin, soft, long catheter (tube) Dr Daniel Epurescu, NNUH given at Cromer. Sometimes a that is inserted into a vein. The Consultant in Medical Oncology The team can assess the patient needs an alternative to portable pump then delivers and Lead Clinician for the patient, prescribe medication, oral medication, so we’re looking the treatment to the patient Chemotherapy Service explains provide emotional care and if into providing other treatments over the following 46 hours. how beneficial this expansion needed, refer to counsellors for at Cromer in the near future, The patient can then go back to is for NNUH. “Evidently, this further support. such as vacuum devices and Cromer Hospital for the line to expansion will bring greater demonstrations.” be disconnected. benefits to both the Trust and to Phillip Rustin, Beverley Williams patients. To be more specific, we and Stephanie Jeary, NNUH Iain Young, Operational Paul Blencowe, Muriel Thoms are implementing a new delivery Urology Nurses have been the Manager at Cromer Hospital Phillip Rustin and Stephanie Jeary, Procedure Unit Clinical Lead system for certain chemotherapy driving force for the Cromer said: “We’re always looking at Urology Nurse Specialists explains the benefits the portable agents which will improve Andrology clinic. how we can improve patient chemotherapy pumps will have efficacy and help patients beat Phillip said: “We have had a lot care with introductions of new for patients in north Norfolk. He cancer.” of positive feedback about the clinics at Cromer. Our patients

Words from “As the hospital marks its 150th anniversary this Urology service, a regular Chemotherapy service, which has been reflected in how much we have Iain Young, year, it’s a perfect opportunity to celebrate just how numerous Nurse-Led Clinics and Qutenza Chilli expanded over the last five years. much we have to offer here at Cromer and District Patches for Pain Management. Our team delivers an outstanding facility for the Operational Hospital. With the increase in population and property people of north Norfolk. Providing excellent patient Since the new hospital opened its doors in 2012, development in the local area, we recognise that care is at the forefront of everything we do at Manager activity on the site has increased by 10%. As well there is a need to develop more services in the Cromer Hospital and I want to thank all staff both as the services mentioned above, the site has coming years. We are always looking at innovative past and present for their fantastic and dedicated at Cromer implemented lots of other new services over the and different ways to provide care closer to home, work, and to Sagle Bernstein and Phyllis Cox whose Hospital course of these five years including a One-Stop generosity will never be forgotten.”

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Over the last 150 years, Cromer fantastic facility which ensures really emphasises how patient Radiology Hospital has provided a diverse people are able to receive care care is at the forefront of range of services covering many a lot closer to their doorstep. everything we do and we are specialities. As the hospital celebrates 150 immensely grateful for all the “We offer an invaluable Injuries Unit 8am-8pm radiology staff onsite per James Hernon, NNUH years of service, it is a great great work carried out by the and accessible service seven days a week with day. Consultant Surgeon and Service opportunity to highlight just how different departments across the in north Norfolk, which some additional weekend Jill said: “There are so Director at Cromer Hospital said: much is currently on offer.” hospital.” is a great benefit for GP appointments too. many radiology services “For patients living in north Mr Hernon said: “The work our patients”, explains There is a small core team that our patients can utilise Norfolk, Cromer Hospital is a carried out at Cromer Hospital Jill Grimmer, Senior of Cromer radiology staff, and we are thrilled to be Radiographer at Cromer who are supported by able to offer such extensive Hospital. other staff rotating from facilities.” The radiology services NNUH, totalling around 12 Elizabeth Skidmore, MRI The Bernstein Minor Injury Unit offered at Cromer Radiographer at Cromer Hospital include referrals said: “Our MRI scanner for GP appointments, MRI sees around 28 patients Cromer hospital has a long department, to the now ENP-led theoretical knowledge and skills scanning, bone density a day, so it is a very busy history of providing accident service.” to treat wounds, interpret x-rays scans (DXA), breast department, and we are care to its local population and Currently the ENPs assess, and to manage fractures.” screening, ultrasound, delighted that we can visitors alike, dating as far back investigate, diagnose, treat, As a nurse-led unit, Cromer a walk-in same day offer these services a lot to the late 1800s. admit, refer and discharge many MIU sees more than 12,000 chest x-ray from GP closer to home.” In the present day, Cromer categories of patients, and they patients per year and demand referrals, outpatient Elizabeth added: “It’s Minor Injuries Unit is run by have referral pathways into many increases when the north Norfolk clinics to include trauma such a lovely atmosphere Emergency Nurse Practitioners specialities. holiday makers visit the coast in and orthopaedics and at Cromer Hospital, which (ENPs), who are experienced Guy explained:“Many of our the summer months. trauma, rheumatology, reflects in the excellent nurses and have undergone ENPs have experience in busy Guy explains: “It’s such a respiratory and pain Elizabeth Skidmore operating the patient care that we specific training to assess and A&E departments, and they pleasure to witness Cromer relief imaging in theatre. MRI scanner provide.” treat all forms of minor injury. bring their advanced assessment hospital celebrating its 150th The x-ray department These injuries include minor and diagnostic skills to the role. birthday. Our local facility means supports the Minor head injuries and minor burns to “Our ENPs initially embarked that we can deal with minor simple wounds, eye conditions on a career encompassing the illnesses and injuries, which the and simple fractures. traditional skills of an A&E local community can rely on. The The team is supported by the nurse by acquiring skills such unit is cherished by the public x-ray department and computer as plastering and suturing but and our friends and family scores The Muriel Thoms Procedure Unit links to the N&N which allow will have added the necessary remain high.” images to be visualised by senior doctors. The Muriel Thoms Procedure Anita Martins, Matron of welcoming and professional we Guy Fiske, Emergency Nurse Unit is used by patients Cromer Hospital said: “It’s a all are. Cromer is a small town, Practitioner and former Clinical undergoing minor surgery in superb facility we have here, and the friendly atmosphere Lead at Cromer MIU said: “As a the high specification room. and we often get people reflects the procedure unit too.” team, we are very proud to have These operating sessions include: complimenting the team on how The unit sees approximately our Minor Injuries Unit named day case gynaecology, 30 patients per day and the after someone who has given the dermatology, pain team is made up of 12 full hospital so many opportunities.” management, and part time staff. The unit Guy said: “Over the years, orthopaedic, local is open five days a week. different levels and types of anaesthetic plastic Paul Blencowe, Clinical care have been delivered at the surgery and flexible Lead said: “We’re always hospital by a range of different cystoscopy. looking at what new clinicians including local GPs It includes six clinics and procedures we and Resident Medical Officers treatment areas can introduce at Cromer on rotation from the N&N A&E where patients can that will benefit the local undergo medical community, for example the treatment such as blood introduction of the portable From l-r: Alexis Payne , Pete Wegg, transfusions and bladder chemotherapy packs at Guy Fiske, Dave Emerson. chemotherapy. Cromer Hospital.” The Muriel Thoms Procedure Unit team

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Dialysis Unit Outpatients

The Cromer Dialysis Unit treats a holiday to Bournemouth in Bernie, who is from Catfield The Outpatients department at new andrology clinic, which scenes, the Patient Services team patients requiring haemodialysis September 2016. near Great Yarmouth said: “The Cromer Hospital offers a wide have really enhanced patient provides excellent support to our and haemodiafiltration from the Janet said: “As a unit, we Dialysis Unit at Cromer has range of services to the local experience for those living in clinical staff and I want to thank north Norfolk area. pride ourselves on being an such a calm atmosphere and north Norfolk community. north Norfolk.” them all for everything they do It is a nurse-led unit and is easily accessible location for the team try to make us feel as The team oversees patient Underpinning the outpatients for the hospital.” made up of 14 dedicated staff those attending dialysis to make comfortable as possible when appointments covering many department is the Patient Services who provide care to 25 patients their treatment as comfortable receiving treatment.” medical specialities including: team. The team is made up of per day, with those patients as possible.” Having attended the dermatology, ENT, orthopaedics 24 administration staff, including attending for dialysis three times Bernie Hodgson, 72, has Bournemouth holiday in and the Urology One-Stop clinic. receptionists, ward clerks, per week. been receiving dialysis for 15- September 2016, Bernie said the They also offer a phlebotomy medical secretaries and waiting Janet Dickenson, Senior and-a-half years and was one unit is dedicated to providing service and nurse-led pre- list coordinators and one orthotic Sister explains how beneficial of the first patients to receive a good social atmosphere assessment clinics too. administrator. the dialysis unit is for the local treatment at the new Cromer alongside dialysis. “Janet is In addition to these, the Carrie Moore, Administration Norfolk community. “Patient Hospital when it opened in fantastic at organising social Cromer Hospital Audiology team Manager at Cromer Hospital care is our number one priority 2012. events. Having this social side has outpatient appointments said: “Cromer is a very special and we often get to the care we receive at where patients can get hearing place to work; we are a team told how friendly the Cromer means that we tests, hearing aids and, by who support each other in atmosphere is on our can get to know other appointment, request hearing aid providing the best care for our small dialysis unit. It is a patients outside the repairs. patients, aiming to ensure their fantastic local service for hospital environment.” Billy Lawson, Cromer visit is a pleasant experience with our patients.” The dialysis unit is Outpatients Lead Charge Nurse excellent facilities.” As a small unit, the looking for donations said: “Cromer has pioneered Anita Martins, Matron at Carrie Moore, team works hard to to fund another and developed some fantastic Cromer said: “Although their Administration Manager at fundraise and promote Bournemouth holiday. services recently such as the work can often be behind the Cromer Hospital, community awareness Please contact of renal failure and [email protected]. organ donation needs. uk if you would like to In addition, their support the unit. Ophthalmology Unit fundraising efforts have also provided social support for patients too, such Back row l-r: Jane Craske, Kirsten Barrett, Cromer Ophthalmology is a gives 160 injections for AMD most of the staff and patients as theatre trips Jessica Duff. Front row l-r: Corrine Youngs, busy department and provides and Diabetic Macular Oedema get to know each other and to Norwich and Janet Dickenson, Dawn Thorpe care for a large variety of eye (DMO) per month and do Allies has always been praised conditions which include: approximately eight ocular with having a very friendly and cataracts, glaucoma, retinal and plastic cases per month. happy approach. In recent audits vitreoretinal conditions, age Dawn Smith, Deputy Sister we have had 100% patient Chaplaincy related macular degeneration for the Allies Ophthalmology satisfaction and we constantly (AMD), diabetic retinopathy, Department said: “Because receive thankyou cards from corneal problems, ocular we deal with a very local area, grateful patients and carers.” The chaplaincy service at Cromer Janet works as a chaplain plastics and paediatric eye Eye Clinics run every day is available to patients of all across Cromer Hospital. Janet conditions. for all specialities and the religions or no religion at all, and said: “I encourage those who The team is made up of 27 team see an average of 880 provides patients with additional would like to speak with me to clinical and non-clinical staff, patients per month. support whilst they are at contact the Cromer Outpatient including nurses, nursing Dawn added: “The hospital. reception on Level 1.” assistants and receptionists. dedicated service from the Janet Stewart, Chaplain said: In addition to this, ophthalmology department “Sometimes people may be consultants, orthoptists and is a fantastic asset to waiting on their own at hospital medical photographers visit Cromer Hospital and the and this could be an anxious Cromer each week to see further north Norfolk or lonely time for them. I am patients in north Norfolk. community.” there to support patients by On average, the sitting with them and giving department operates on them someone to talk with to 180 cataracts per month, help relieve any stress they may Dawn Smith, Deputy Sister speaking with have.” a patient Janet Stewart

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We take a look at the stories of Yvonne Taylor and Paul Brooks, two members of staff who have both provided long-standing, dedicated work to the hospital. Here, they share NNUH staff take on Cromer to their NHS story and their time at the Trust and why Cromer Hospital is so important to the local Norfolk community. Crest challenge

Paul Brooks Members of staff at Cromer Hospital are taking on an epic “It was Monday the 19th of knew it would be a fantastic challenge by cycling the distance September 1983 when I joined opportunity to seize when a to Cromer’s twin town, Crest, the team at Cromer Hospital vacancy arose at the hospital. Southern France. The cycle ride is as an Operating Department to mark Cromer Hospital’s 150th Orderly. This post involved Although the hospital has been anniversary and money raised bringing patients to theatre on rebuilt and the work patterns will go towards the Cromer & their bed and assisting in the have changed, it continues to District Hospital Charitable Fund. operating theatre. offer an excellent service to our patients. Having a hospital in The bikes will be set up in the My role progressed and after Cromer is invaluable to the local atrium at the main hospital and a few years I was promoted to population, and I can honestly the cycle will take place over the Senior Technical Officer. Again say that my time spent at Cromer course of a week from Monday my title changed and I then Hospital has been thoroughly 19th June to Friday 23rd June, became a Senior Theatre Support enjoyable. Over the last 30 years where the team will be covering Worker. I have made lifelong friends, and a total of 777 miles. the memories I have of Cromer I am a good old Norfolk boy, Hospital will last forever!” Paul Brooks, Iain Young, Cromer Operational born and bred in Cromer. I Senior Theatre Manager, who will be covering a Support Worker big part of the distance said: “It’s going to be a big challenge, but we thought it would be a great Yvonne Taylor way to not only highlight 150 years of Cromer Hospital but also to raise money for the hospital charity. Please do support us - “I had my tonsils taken out at coffees made as strong or weak their ‘local’ and are always any donations are very much Cromer hospital when I was as requested by the smiling telling me how they feel so appreciated!” about eight years of age, and I orderlies. The night staff made grateful to have it here. Mrs think the loving care I received the final drinks at 9.30pm - Bernstein and Mrs Cox are Louise Cook, NNUH Fundraising there inspired me to be a nurse. Horlicks with frothed milk was forever being sent blessings.” Manager said: “My thanks go I have always enjoyed taking a soothing end to the patient’s to Iain and the team for taking care of others. day. on a massive challenge for such a fantastic cause and to Victory I’m Norfolk born and bred, In 1997, I commenced my Swim & Fitness for loaning us and was working as a nursing conversion course to train the bikes. It is a lovely way to auxiliary at Kelling hospital in to become an SRN or Staff celebrate 150 years of providing 1981 when I applied for the Nurse and over the years, I excellent patient care in north State Enrolled Nurse training. worked on Davison Ward, the Norfolk, and money raised from I was accepted and in January previous Endoscopy unit which this event will help improve 1982, became one of the last used to be at Cromer and in facilities for patient and visitor From l-r: Paul Brooks, Pete Wegg, Iain Young, Guy Fiske, nurses to be trained on the 2010 I moved to the Allies experience at the hospital. Happy Colin Jeckell Cromer Circuit. This circuit Ophthalmology Department. anniversary Cromer Hospital!” involved working at Cromer for Photo credit: Mike Robinson surgical placement, Aylsham Working at Cromer has meant If you would like to support for medical and Norwich for that I have grown with many the Cromer to Crest challenge, paediatric placement and of the people who still work please head to their fundraising classroom sessions. here too including Dawn Smith page: uk.virginmoneygiving. and Shirley Partridge. Cromer com/thebigcromercycle I remember the thing patients hospital is very dear to me and loved the most was the tea is a real benefit to the local Yvonne Taylor, trolley, dishing out teas and community. Our patients love Staff Nurse

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Saturday 24th June

Join us in celebrating 10am-3pm 150 years of Cromer & District Hospital!

‌• Official opening by BBC Radio Norfolk’s Chrissie Jackson ‌• Children’s‌ games For more • Carousel information about ‌• Display of medieval armour for both adults‘The and Great Cromer children to try on Bake Off’ or to book ‌• Marlene’s School of Dance a car boot space ‌• The ‘Great Cromer Bake Off’ ‌ (£5) contact ‌• Razz the Clown Alex Hannah on ‌• 150 year anniversary display 01603 646266 ‌• BBQ ‌• Raffle ‌• Car boot ‌• Craft stalls

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