Latest news from Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals NHS Trust
Nurse releases music album
Created 28/10/2010 13:16 Last updated 16/11/2010 14:47
A Clinical Site Manager at Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals is leading a double-life as a multi-ethnic musical artist, with both solo and band work to her name.
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Trust wins Most Improved Hospital in the HEAL Awards!
Created 27/10/2010 16:13 Last updated 28/10/2010 11:09
On Monday 25 October the Trust was announced as the winner of the Most Improved Hospital award at the HEAL (Healthcare Excellence and Leadership) Awards. Voted for by healthcare professionals, patients and the public, the HEAL Awards recognise excellence in healthcare and pay tribute to professionals who have improved quality...
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Colleagues wish Senior Sister a Happy Retirement
Created 25/10/2010 09:43 Last updated 25/10/2010 14:59
A senior midwife who began working at Edgware Neonatal Unit in the 1970s has said farewell to her colleagues from across the Trust.
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Barnet Hospital Garden Room officially opened
Created 12/10/2010 13:36 Last updated 13/10/2010 11:52
The new Garden Room at Barnet Hospital - designed as a peaceful retreat for families of patients at the end of life - was opened today in the presence of local dignitaries, as well as those volunteers and members of the local community who worked with Trust staff to bring...
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Trust staff praised for levels of physical activity
Created 05/10/2010 11:01 Last updated 05/10/2010 11:02
The winners and most improved staff members following the Trust's participation in the Global Corporate Challenge (GCC) were honoured to receive certificates and medals personally from Rachel Kirby, Development Manager of the GCC's UK and Ireland sector, in the presence of Shane Bilsborough, a leading Australian nutritionist and the co-founder...
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5k Fun Run/Walk a huge success!
Created 28/09/2010 13:32 Last updated 06/10/2010 10:03
Thank you to all those who took part in the da Vinci Robot 5k Fun Run at Trent Park on Sunday 3 October.
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Aerial angels raise £1200 and counting
Created 27/09/2010 15:39 Last updated 27/09/2010 17:09
Two members of nursing staff at Damson Ward, Barnet Hospital have raised £1200 so far thanks to a skydive they performed at Headcorn Parachute Club in Kent on Saturday 25 September. Health Care Assistant Martin Samson and Junior Sister Nadine Bristowe had already paid for their parachute jumps by themselves...
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Chapel hosts World’s Biggest Coffee Morning
Created 27/09/2010 12:17 Last updated 27/09/2010 16:21
The Chapel at Chase Farm Hospital hosted staff, patients and visitors for two hours on Friday 24 September as part of the World's Biggest Coffee Morning. This is an annual national event organised to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support.
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Police engage with visitors and staff
Created 27/09/2010 12:12 Last updated 27/09/2010 16:18
The Metropolitan Police Force held the first of what is hoped to become a regular series of surgery sessions at Chase Farm Hospital on Thursday 23 September.
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Young patients fairytale trip to Disneyland Paris
Created 23/09/2010 12:58 Last updated 27/09/2010 16:38
16 younger patients from across the Trust are about to embark on an eye-opening visit to a world of fantasy this week when they join the 17th annual Company of Hackney Carriage Drive to Disneyland Paris.
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Cardiology services on World Heart Day
Created 21/09/2010 15:03 Last updated 23/09/2010 13:12
20 September 2010 was World Heart Day. The Trust is pleased to report that not only has it improved its own cardiology services since last year's World Heart Day, but it has made great strides in improving the cardiac health of its own workforce. Two new procedures were introduced by...
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Vote for the Trust to win Most Improved Hospital in the HEAL Awards!
Created 16/09/2010 11:10 Last updated 17/09/2010 13:04
The Trust is immensely proud to be one of the three nominees for the category of ‘Most Improved Hospital' in the 2010 Healthcare Excellence and Leadership (HEAL) Awards - and needs the support of the local community to win it!
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2010 Staff OSCaRs were Simply the Best yet
Created 09/09/2010 17:04 Last updated 20/09/2010 11:55
Winners of the Baroness Wall Award with Shazia and Baroness Wall.
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5k Fun Run/Walk - Two weeks to go!
Created 26/08/2010 11:16 Last updated 17/09/2010 13:15
There's now just two weeks to go until the annual 5k Fun Run/Walk on Sunday 3 October in Trent Park. This was one of the major events of last year, with around 400 participants raising over £12,000. The start time is 10.30am, but entrants are advised to be there slightly...
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Red carpet night for hospital heroes
Created 23/08/2010 15:06 Last updated 23/08/2010 15:08
Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals is preparing to combine two of its biggest award ceremonies for the first time this year. The Simply the Best awards (which relate to the Trust's 3 year Patient Experience Strategy) and the Outstanding Staff Celebration and Rewards (OSCaRs) will be jointly presented on Tuesday...
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Fallow Buck pub holding fun day
Created 20/08/2010 14:33 Last updated 20/08/2010 14:34
The Fallow Buck pub in Crewes Hill is hosting a fun day out for the local community in aid of the da Vinci Robot Fundraising Appeal on Saturday 28 August. Local residents are invited to come along and enjoy the event from midday, with a band playing for adults later...
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Over £350 donated by friends and family of local resident
Created 03/08/2010 11:27 Last updated 03/08/2010 11:43
Friends and family of the late Albert Brown, a resident of Enfield, have donated money to the da Vinci Robot Appeal in lieu of flowers at his funeral. Albert's widow Ann recently visited the hospital and met with Peter Butler, Fundraising Manager, who thanked her on behalf of the Trust...
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Staff member appears in new Madonna film
Created 03/08/2010 09:17 Last updated 03/08/2010 09:26
When Salem Hanna, a Communications Manager at Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals, got woken up by a text message one Sunday morning, he thought it was a ‘thank you' note from a friend whose birthday he'd attended the night before. Instead, it was another special invitation...to appear in a Hollywood...
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Brave staff to skydive for the da Vinci Robot
Created 30/07/2010 13:20 Last updated 30/07/2010 14:26
With most staff at Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals now looking forward to the Trust's annual Fun Run/Walk on 3 October, two employees based on Damson Ward at Barnet Hospital have opted for a slightly more daring way to raise money for the da Vinci Robot Fundraising Appeal.
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Sign up for 5k Fun Run
Created 28/07/2010 15:39 Last updated 28/07/2010 15:43
The Trust's annual 5k Fun Run/Walk will take place this year on Sunday 3 October 2010 in Trent Park. Runners are advised to register as soon as possible, to avoid having to queue up for entrance on the morning of the race. Tickets cost £8 per person with no T-Shirt...
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