Latest news from Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals NHS Trust

New era of Resus treatment begins at Barnet Hospital

Created 16/05/2013 15:13 Last updated 16/05/2013 15:14
The Resuscitation Unit at Barnet Hospital’s Emergency Department was reopened today by the Trust Chairman, Baroness Wall of New Barnet, following an extensive upgrade as part of the proposed Barnet Enfield and Haringey (BEH) Clinical Strategy. The new state of the art facilities are just one of many pieces of...
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One week until the Enfield Night Hike!

Created 08/05/2013 14:29 Last updated 08/05/2013 14:35
There is now just over ONE WEEK to go until the Enfield Night Hike 2013!
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We are improving and extending our Accident and Emergency department at Barnet Hospital

Created 08/05/2013 14:25
As part of the proposed implementation of the Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Clinical Strategy we are improving and extending our Accident and Emergency department at Barnet Hospital.
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Chase Farm Hospital praised for exceptional food hygiene

Created 16/04/2013 15:07 Last updated 16/04/2013 15:09
The Trust is pleased to report that Chase Farm Hospital has been awarded the top food hygiene rating of ‘5’ for its ward kitchens. The ratings scale is designed by the Food Standards Agency and ranges from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) up to 5 (very good). Each rating is given...
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Walking together and smiling every step of the way

Created 15/04/2013 11:27 Last updated 15/04/2013 11:29
For the third year running more than 600 people are gearing up for the pyjama-clad 15-kilometre night hike through Enfield.  On Friday 17 May The London Borough of Enfield Council, The Nightingale Cancer Support Centre and Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals will be inviting all men, women and children over 14...
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Tickets for the Mayor's Gala dinner now on sale!

Created 09/04/2013 15:57 Last updated 09/04/2013 15:58
The Worshipful the Mayor of Barnet, Councillor Brian Schama has used his year as Mayor to raise money for Dementia services at Barnet Hospital and for the Barnet Carers Centre. So far a fantastic £40,000 has been raised to help purchase Tiptree Tables for Barnet Hospital, which form part of our...
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Staff nurse ready to pound London’s pavements for children with cancer

Created 28/03/2013 11:21 Last updated 28/03/2013 11:23
A staff nurse who works in main theatres at Barnet Hospital is getting ready to tackle her first London Marathon on Sunday 21 April for a special local cause.
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Fire fighters share the tricks of their trade with Chase Farm nursery school

Created 14/03/2013 10:17 Last updated 14/03/2013 10:18
Children at Chase Farm Hospital’s nursery school paid a visit to the fire fighters of Green Watch, Edmonton Fire Station recently as part of a topic about the emergency services. The trip was arranged as they had shown a special interest in fire engines and fire fighters. As well as...
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Help shape the future of the hospitals

Created 12/03/2013 12:47 Last updated 12/03/2013 14:30
We are looking at how we can make the best use of our hospitals in the future. We want you to be part of these discussions and changes. Whether you are a member of staff, patient, carer or a local resident, your views and knowledge could help shape local health...
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Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Clinical Strategy Full Business Case published

Created 25/02/2013 14:04 Last updated 25/02/2013 14:09
The Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Clinical Strategy is the most significant change to health services in North London for many years. Health services have to change in response to local health needs and developments in healthcare. These changes come with the strong endorsement of the clinical...
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Kingfisher Ward to benefit from Charitable Fashion Show

Created 21/02/2013 14:03 Last updated 21/02/2013 14:10
A charitable fashion show and after party for an audience of 150 people is being held at the Dugdale Centre in Enfield on Saturday 2 March. Kingfisher Ward at Chase Farm Hospital will be one of the recipients of proceeds from this event, which will also include a raffle competition....
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Trust praised for having lower than expected death rates for the population

Created 01/02/2013 12:48 Last updated 01/02/2013 12:49
Official Government figures released earlier this month have shown Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals to be amongst 11 trusts with fewer than expected death rates for their local population.
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£115 million investment to improve care and facilities at three London hospitals

Created 07/01/2013 11:35 Last updated 07/01/2013 11:36
Around £115 million will be invested in three hospitals serving local people across Barnet, Enfield and Haringey, it is announced today. The funds will improve the facilities at Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital and the North Middlesex University Hospital. The North Middlesex will receive £80 million from HM Treasury in...
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Triathlete raises over £1000 for Chemotherapy Lounge at Barnet Hospital

Created 02/01/2013 16:47 Last updated 02/01/2013 16:50
A fireman from Hoddesdon in South Hertfordshire has paid tribute to his late wife by raising £1100 for the Chemotherapy Lounge in Barnet Hospital that treated her before she passed away with breast cancer in March 2011.
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Spurs players visit younger patients at Chase Farm Hospital

Created 02/01/2013 14:46 Last updated 21/01/2013 15:56
Tottenham Hotspur players Steven Caulker, William Gallas, Jake Livermore and Scott Parker visited Chase Farm Hospital just before Christmas.
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Public urged to stay at home if suffering symptoms of 'winter vomiting' bug

Created 05/12/2012 09:33 Last updated 05/12/2012 09:35
Norovirus (winter vomiting) is highly infectious and causes approximately 90% of viral outbreaks of gastroenteritis (diarrhoea and/or vomiting) around the world.  Norovirus can affect people of all ages and is spread very easily through food, person to person contact or by touching surfaces other people with symptoms may have touched....
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Santa Sprinters send a flash of red through Trent Park

Created 30/11/2012 13:14 Last updated 30/11/2012 13:15
The festive season began early this year for eight members of Trust staff as they formed a flash of red through Trent Park exactly one month before Christmas Eve.
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Statement on Chief Executive Officer

Created 23/11/2012 15:04 Last updated 23/11/2012 15:06
As the business case for capital works at Barnet and Chase Farm hospitals has been produced and the strategic outline case for the transaction with the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust has been submitted, Mark Easton has agreed that it is an appropriate time for him to step down...
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Staff and visitors play their part for BBC Children in Need

Created 21/11/2012 16:30 Last updated 21/11/2012 16:32
Both hospital sites have been taking part in the national effort for the BBC Children in Need Appeal. Over £200 was raised by cake sales, fancy dress and donations from staff and visitors. Andrea Nicholas, Play Specialist, said: “I’d like to thank all the visitors who bought cakes from us...
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Fantastic work of Trust Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon featured in the Daily Mail

Created 13/11/2012 11:00 Last updated 13/11/2012 11:06
The fantastic work of Trust Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, Mr Kaveh Shakib, is featured in a Daily Mail article Skin cancer operation that won't leave an ugly scar.
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