Latest news from Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals NHS Trust

Easter services at the Trust

Created 01/04/2010 13:53
Easter services are taking place in the Prayer Room at Barnet Hospital on Good Friday, 2 April, at 11.15am Prayer Room, Barnet Hospital and on Easter Sunday, 4 April, at 3.30pm. If patients at Barnet Hospital would like to receive Holy Communion at Easter by their bedsides please call 020...
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£1.5m da Vinci Robot fundraising appeal officially launched

Created 30/03/2010 11:10 Last updated 30/03/2010 11:45
The next chapter in advanced surgical treatments officially began on 24 March at Greenfield Restaurant, Chase Farm Hospital, where a number of VIPs - including politicians and prominent local businessmen - attended a ceremony marking the launch of the da Vinci Robot Fundraising Appeal.
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Non Executive Director reappointed

Created 17/03/2010 10:37
The NHS Appointments Commission has re-appointed David Flinter for a further four year appointment from 1 June 2010.  The reappointment has been made in accordance with the Commissioner for Public Appointments' Code of Practice.  David will receive remuneration of £6,096 per annum.  All non-executive appointments are made on merit and...
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Local children donate to Kingfisher ward

Created 16/03/2010 13:08 Last updated 17/03/2010 10:52
A group of local children belonging to the Iqra Jannah Club have donated £110, as well as books and DVDs, to Chase Farm Hospital's Kingfisher ward. During the Holy month of Ramadan the children had been learning about the importance of helping those in need and giving charity.  They chose...
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Trust achieves NHS Employers Equality and Diversity Partner Status

Created 10/03/2010 14:28 Last updated 10/03/2010 14:49
Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals NHS Trust has been awarded "Partner Status" for Equality and Diversity by NHS Employers. This honour has followed a rigorous assessment process that looked at areas such as board level commitment to equality and diversity, compliance with current legislation, evidence of good practice, assessment of the Trust's website,...
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Delivering Same Sex Accommodation - Our declaration of compliance

Created 10/03/2010 13:45 Last updated 10/03/2010 13:49
We are proud to confirm that mixed sex accommodation has been virtually eliminated in both our hospitals. Every patient has the right to receive high quality care that is safe, effective and respects their privacy and dignity. Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to providing every patient...
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Trust planning more clinics at convenient hours for sexual health

Created 09/03/2010 11:44 Last updated 16/03/2010 13:24
As well as its activities to promote Contraception Awareness Week in the foyer of Barnet Hospital last month, the Clare Simpson Clinic is continuing to meet Government targets on accessibility offering all patients an appointment within 48 hours. They are now providing exceptional services, increasing accessibility and developing new clinics...
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Cardiology Department set to provide new high-quality procedures

Created 05/03/2010 14:20 Last updated 10/03/2010 14:54
National interest in the treatment of heart disease was given a boost throughout February by the British Heart Foundation's Heart Awareness Month. Members of the local community will be pleased to hear that Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals Cardiology Department are planning to introduce two new procedures this summer.
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Restricted visiting

Created 01/03/2010 11:00 Last updated 27/04/2010 14:33
Barnet Hospital and Chase Farm Hospital currently have a number of cases of Norovirus (also known as the winter vomiting bug). Please help us to protect our patients by not visiting unless absolutely necessary.
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New Non Executive Director

Created 22/02/2010 13:48 Last updated 22/02/2010 13:50
The Appointments Commission has appointed a new Non Executive Director to Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals NHS Trust - Mr Tim Evans.  He has been appointed for four years from 1 January 2010 and will receive remuneration of £6,096 per annum.  He replaces Eugene Rembor who resigned in September 2009...
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Trust Non Executive Director leaves to take up new roles

Created 12/02/2010 14:18 Last updated 22/02/2010 13:59
Sherry Malik has tendered her resignation as a Non Executive Director, following her appointment as Director of Strategy and Social Work Education at the General Social Care Council (the regulator for social workers). This, together with her other new role as Chair of Essex Cares, means that she feels she...
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Early adopter of new-style patient gowns

Created 10/02/2010 20:03 Last updated 10/02/2010 20:07
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Trust holds first of two services for new chaplain

Created 10/02/2010 19:54 Last updated 10/02/2010 20:02
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Vacancy for a Non-Executive Director

Created 01/02/2010 11:11 Last updated 01/02/2010 12:28
We are looking for an outstanding individual to serve as Non-executive Director and to chair our Audit Committee.  There will be opportunities for the successful candidate to get involved in other aspects of the Trust's work depending on their interests and experience.  It is essential that candidates have director level...
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Can you spare 4 hours a week for our patients?

Created 28/01/2010 15:44 Last updated 28/01/2010 15:45
The Main Reception desk at Chase Farm Hospital has a new opportunity for Volunteer Receptionists to join our team. The Volunteer Receptionists will provide an initial patient/visitor contact for our Hospital, and must be able to perform the varied functions of this position.
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Trust prepares to welcome its new Chaplain

Created 26/01/2010 13:41 Last updated 26/01/2010 13:43
Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals NHS Trust is due to hold 2 services, one at each of its main hospital sites, to welcome Fr. Tim Boniwell as their new chaplain.
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Trust staff reaching out to career-minded schoolchildren

Created 25/01/2010 16:02 Last updated 25/01/2010 17:09
Staff from Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals are embarking on a series of presentations to schoolchildren of all year groups across the boroughs of Barnet and Enfield.
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Trust used as case study for Department of Health report

Created 21/01/2010 10:36 Last updated 21/01/2010 10:37
The Trust has been used as a case study in a Department of Health report on the progress made by the NHS in delivering same-sex accommodation nationwide. The Royal College of Nursing considers same-sex accommodation an important part of maintaining patient privacy and dignity. Staff at Barnet and Chase Farm...
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Trust passes unannounced inspection with flying colours

Created 18/01/2010 16:19 Last updated 18/01/2010 16:22
Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals NHS Trust is pleased to announce that it has passed an inspection of its infection control practices by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
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Big freeze fails to impact on Trust services

Created 12/01/2010 14:08 Last updated 21/01/2013 16:02
Despite the best efforts of Mother Nature to bring Britain to a standstill, services at Barnet and Chase Farm Hospital are running as normal, due in no small part to the continued efforts of staff to brave the weather.
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