Focus Autumn 2023 by ImperialCharity

IMPERIAL HEALTH CHARITY’S MAGAZINE AUTUMN 2023

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PAGES 6&7 - Behind the scenes on the new 'Emergency' series with the major trauma team at St Mary's Hospital

FUNNY BONES Stand-up star Bill Bailey headlines our first ever comedy night

STEP CHANGE How seated dance classes are supporting elderly patients

MIRACLE MAN Medical student Atul meets the ICU team who saved his life

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CHARING CROSS • HAMMERSMITH • QUEEN CHARLOTTE’S & CHELSEA • ST MARY’S • WESTERN EYE

BELOW: Mr Shehan Hettiaratchy (left) is the major trauma lead at St Mary's Hospital, which features in the new series of Channel 4's Emergency.

Welcome to Focus, your quarterly magazine from Imperial Health Charity. I was glued to my television screen over the summer - and I'm sure many of you were too - as the latest series of Channel 4's ground-breaking documentary series Emergency was broadcast to the nation. Over four gripping and at times emotional episodes, we were given a unique glimpse behind the scenes of London's major trauma network, including a chance to see some of the remarkable people at St Mary's Hospital who provide such extraordinary care, often in the most dramatic circumstances. It was a stark reminder of the enormous pressure our major trauma teams face during every shift - but also the dedication and compassion they demonstrate when our patients need them most. In this edition of Focus, we speak to some of the hospital heroes who featured in the series. Turn to pages 6 and 7 to read more. As always, your magazine is packed with news and stories about how your generous support is making a big impact at our hospitals - from the volunteers helping to make sure patients don't miss their medical appointments (page 5) to the dance workshops keeping elderly patients active in hospital (page 8). If you're able to, please also consider supporting our Winter Appeal this year. Your generous donation will help us provide extra support and resources for our children's A&E. You can find lots more information on page 12 or visit imperialcharity.org.uk/appeal Thank you.

Ian Lush OBE Chief Executive, Imperial Health Charity

InFocus IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII BELOW: Bill Bailey (left) and many more fantastic acts took part in our first ever comedy night at The Comedy Store. Photo - @stevebestpics

Bill Bailey leads stellar line-up in evening of laughter at special NHS comedy night

omedian Bill Bailey paid tribute to our extraordinary National Health Service at our first ever comedy night, helping us raise thousands to support our hospitals. The Black Books star and Strictly Come Dancing winner said the NHS had been a huge part of his life and thanked hospital staff for their extraordinary efforts. Bill was joined on stage by host Tez Ilyas and an incredible line-up of acts, including Ed Patrick, Stefania Licari, Benji Waterstones, Gbemi Oladipo and Daman Bamrah at The Comedy Store in central London for our fundraiser, Line Up For The NHS.

“My dad was a GP and my mum was a nurse. The NHS has been part of my life ever since I can remember” 2

The event raised over £18,000 to help us provide extra support for patients and NHS staff at our hospitals. "My dad was a GP and my mum was a nurse, so the NHS has been part of my life ever since I can remember," said Bill. "I've either been a patient myself or known someone who's been a patient, and our son was born at Queen Charlotte's & Chelsea Hospital, so we've got a long connection with these hospitals." Many of the other acts who took to the stage also have links to our hospitals, including Stefania Licari, who previously worked as an intensive care doctor at St Mary's. "The staff at St Mary's were beyond imagination," she said. "They were lovely, amazing. I truly believe it's one of the best hospitals in the UK." With special thanks to CBRE, who generously supported the event. FOCUS • AUTUMN 2023

Imperial surgeons perform UK's first womb transplant

NHS staff stories inspire original poem marking 75 years of care Staff working at our hospitals have shared their personal reflections and experiences of the health service as part of a unique creative arts project celebrating 75 years of the NHS. Dozens of staff members at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust have

been invited to contribute their thoughts and ideas for the special celebration, which will commemorate the landmark anniversary this year. Hundreds of hospital workers will take part in the Our National Health Stories project, with a series of artistic performances up and down the country on Wednesday 22 November. The project will bring together NHS staff from 19 hospital trusts to reflect on what being part of the health service means to them. At our hospitals, thoughts and reflections from our NHS colleagues have been used as the inspiration for an original poem, which will be performed live by Keith Jarrett. You can find out more about Our National Health Stories at ournhstories.org.uk

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team of pioneering surgeons at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust have performed the UK's first womb transplant. The landmark operation has given a woman born without a functioning womb the hope of becoming pregnant and carrying her own baby. The transplant was performed by surgeons from Imperial and the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust earlier this year. The patient who volunteered for the surgery will undergo an embryo transfer at the Lister Fertility Clinic and when her pregnancy is confirmed she will be monitored in a specialist antenatal clinic at Queen Charlotte's & Chelsea Hospital.

"This is a first for the UK, following over 25 years of research," said Professor Richard Smith, a consultant gynaecological surgeon at Imperial. "It's still very early days but, if all continues to go well, we hope the recipient will continue to progress and be in a position to have a baby in the coming years." One in 5,000 women in the UK are born without a working womb and are unable to conceive and carry their own child. The world's first successful womb transplants were carried out in Sweden in 2013, but this is the first transplant of its kind to be performed in the UK.

ABOVE: Surgeons from Imperial co-led the UK's first womb transplant earlier this year.

See the impact of your gift in our new interactive webpage

ave you visited our website recently? We've created a brand new impact page, packed with information about how your support is helping us make a real difference for patients and NHS staff at our hospitals. You can see how we're putting your generous donations to good use, funding a wide range of healthcare projects across Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. Go to imperialcharity.org.uk/ what-we-do/our-impact 3

ABOVE: Artworks from Syd Shelton's Rock Against Racism exhibition are currently on display at Charing Cross Hospital.

Iconic photographs shine light on Rock Against Racism P

owerful images spotlighting one of the most turbulent and exciting political periods in post-war British history feature in our latest Art in Focus exhibition. The artworks, by photographer Syd Shelton, tell the story of the 'Rock Against Racism' movement, which was formed by musicians and activists in the late 1970s and early 1980s to confront racism through music. Leaders of the ground-breaking movement would organise live music events featuring reggae and punk bands of the time. Artists including The Clash and Misty in Roots performed at these gigs in protest against the National Front and institutionalised racism across the country.

“I hope the exhibition shows that you can change things and you can actually make a stand - even in the most difficult of situations” 4

Shelton's iconic photographs are currently on display at Charing Cross Hospital, and will also be exhibited at Hammersmith Hospital and St Mary's Hospital over the next year as part of our partnership with Autograph, London. It's the latest in our Art in Focus exhibition series, which brings thought-provoking works of art into our hospitals for patients, visitors and NHS staff to enjoy. "I hope the exhibition shows that you can change things and you can actually make a stand," Shelton said. "Even in the most difficult of situations." The photographs offer a unique insight into the history of the Rock Against Racism movement, shining a light on events such as the antiNational Front demonstration in Lewisham, south London, in 1977. Some of the works also reveal powerful images from the Rock Against Racism carnival at Victoria Park in 1978, which was attended by 100,000 people. Delphine Allier, our Curator, worked with Shelton to bring the exhibition

Funding boost to support patients waiting for treatment Community organisations will be able to provide extra support to people who are waiting for hospital treatment, thanks to your generous donations. We're awarding up to £250,000 through a new funding programme, Compassionate Communities, which will help local groups expand the vital health and wellbeing support they provide for people in north west London. These grants will enable small organisations to offer extra help for people who may be waiting to access health services. Across north west London, there are currently 260,000 people who are waiting for hospital treatment - and we know that being on a waiting list can make it more difficult for patients to manage their health. That's why we're working together with our hospitals to make sure this extra funding helps patients look after their health and wellbeing at home.

to life. "This has been a really exciting project," she said. "We're looking forward to hearing about the impact these powerful photographs have on patients, visitors and NHS staff." Rock Against Racism has been created in collaboration with Autograph, London. View the exhibition on the Ground Floor at Charing Cross Hospital until December 2023. It will then move to Hammersmith Hospital and St Mary's Hospital. Find out more at imperialcharity.org.uk/ arts/exhibitions FOCUS • AUTUMN 2023

Saving time on missed medical appointments - with just a simple telephone call Boosting routes into work through NHS volunteering

ABOVE: Volunteers have been helping us reduce missed medical appointments.

olunteers are lending a helping hand to make sure patients don't miss their medical appointments - saving valuable time and money for our hospitals. Sometimes patients are unable to attend an appointment because they have problems arranging transport or other commitments that make it difficult for them to come to hospital. Others lose track of medical information or have limited access to email and text reminders. Each missed appointment comes with a financial cost to the NHS and creates gaps that could be filled by other patients. But now our volunteers are helping to reduce the number of missed appointments with a simple phone call. By getting in touch over the phone, volunteers can remind patients about their upcoming appointments

“The volunteers have had a really positive impact in helping us to reduce wasted appointments” FOCUS • AUTUMN 2023

and answer any questions they might have. At Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, these simple calls have led to a big increase in patients attending their appointments saving thousands of pounds for our hospitals. Lucy Phillips works in the gastroenterology department, which provides care for patients with conditions affecting their digestive system. She said the extra support from volunteers had already made a huge impact. "If the patient can't attend, the volunteer tells us and we can rebook the appointment for someone else," she explained. "This avoids a last-minute cancellation and an unused slot. "The volunteers have had a really positive impact in helping us to reduce the number of wasted appointments."

Thanks to your fantastic support, we're helping people find a route into work through our hospital volunteering programme. We're providing expert guidance and support for people living in north west London who are struggling to find work. Participants will now be able to get help with CV building and interview skills while taking part in a volunteer role at St Mary's Hospital. Your generous donations have helped us set up the programme, which will enable us to support more than 20 people over the autumn. Unemployment is one of the biggest factors in determining a person's health - and those who are out of work are more likely to experience poor health than people who are permanently employed. Thanks to your support, our programme will help to open up new opportunities for people to progress into jobs, apprenticeships or further education in health and social care. You can find out more at: imperialcharity.org.uk/volunteer

Feeling inspired? Find out more about volunteering opportunities in our hospitals at imperialcharity.org.uk/volunteer

ABOVE and RIGHT: Zoltan (centre, right) and the remarkable NHS staff who helped him on the road to recovery after a serious leg injury.

Camera crews went behind the scenes at St Mary's Hospital to shine a spotlight on our extraordinary major trauma teams for a ground-breaking new series that hit our screens this summer. We spoke to the hospital heroes at the heart of the story.

ost people don't ever think about what might happen to them or a loved one if disaster strikes," says Chris Jordan, a Consultant Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgeon at St Mary's Hospital. "Hopefully this series gives them a glimpse into the system that's ready to catch them should they be unfortunate enough to need it." Chris is just one of the many extraordinary people who make up London's major trauma network, which provides emergency care

for patients who suffer serious and sometimes life-threatening injuries. Since the network was set up in 2010, survival rates for those experiencing a major trauma incident have more than doubled and patient outcomes have improved significantly. Chris and his colleagues at St Mary's Hospital, along with many other major trauma teams across the capital, are at the heart of a groundbreaking documentary series, Emergency, which was broadcast to the nation in August.

The four-part Channel 4 series goes behind the scenes to tell the remarkable stories of patients in need of critical care and the highlyskilled hospital staff who work round the clock to look after them. Among the patients featured in the series is 33-year-old Zoltan, who is brought to St Mary's with a severely crushed leg after being hit by a van and rescued from a basement by paramedics. At St Mary's, Zoltan has his leg amputated below the knee and undergoes an operation to stabilise his fractured pelvis. With the aid of a specialist physiotherapist, Laura Burgess, Zoltan makes a remarkable recovery and within a few weeks is beginning to walk again. "I hope people watching the documentary will come to understand the huge team across so many different occupations that FOCUS • AUTUMN 2023

How you can leave your legacy and make an incredible gift for the future

it takes to care for and rehabilitate a person following life-changing trauma," said Laura. "You never know - it may even inspire people to go into physiotherapy as a profession." Zoltan's story is just one example of the outstanding care and support that the hospital's major trauma team provides every day. "The whole point of the major trauma network is not just to save lives - that's not enough. We want to give people their lives back," says Mr Shehan Hettiaratchy, the major trauma lead at St Mary's.

“The whole point of the major trauma network is not just to save lives - that's not enough. We want to give people their lives back” FOCUS • AUTUMN 2023

"From the moment they're injured to the moment they go back into their life, the major trauma pathway is continuous, with critical elements and teams across the hospitals delivering different but equally important parts of care throughout." As the dedicated charity for Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, we're proud to provide extra support to the major trauma team at St Mary's. Right now, we're working to improve the clinical environment for patients and their families, fund state-of-the-art medical equipment for the team to use and provide training and development opportunities to help staff progress in their careers. You can help us support the major trauma team by making a donation at imperialcharity.org.uk/donate and you can catch up with all episodes of Emergency on All4.

At every important moment in our lives, the NHS is by our side. It's there to welcome us into the world, heal us when we're sick and take care of us as we grow older. The NHS is part of our life story. Leaving us a gift in your will is a wonderful way to help our hospitals - not only today but for generations to come. Thanks to the kindness and compassion of generous supporters like you, we'll continue to help our hospitals provide outstanding care for thousands of people and drive forward lifesaving medical research. You might be inspired to say thank you after receiving exceptional care at one of our hospitals. Or you might be passionate about our NHS and motivated to make a real difference for decades to come. By leaving us a gift in your will, you'll be part of the next incredible chapter in its story. You can make a gift to a specific hospital, ward or department. Or you can entrust us to make sure your gift goes to wherever the need is greatest. For lots more information about how to leave a gift in your will, you can visit our website. Go to imperialcharity.org.uk/legacy or contact our dedicated team: E: fundraising@imperialcharity.org.uk T: 020 3640 7766

HOW YOUR SUPPORT IS MAKING AN IMPACT AT OUR HOSPITALS

Dance classes bring music and movement to elderly patients BELOW: Patients and staff on our elderly care wards at St Mary's take part in a Step Change dance session.

lderly patients at St Mary's Hospital have been given the chance to keep active while receiving care by taking part in uplifting dance workshops. We've organised the sessions, which are run by Step Change Studios, as part of our bedside arts engagement programme for hospital patients. Around a dozen of our elderly patients have taken part in the seated dance workshops, which aim to boost their mood and levels of activity.

One patient, Ellen*, described how the opportunity had helped them connect with their passion for dance as well as having a therapeutic effect. "The session livened up my mind and reminded me how much I love dancing and music," she said. "Afterwards I cried, the music gave me such an emotional release." Another participant, Gwen*, said: "It's fun, invigorating and absolutely wonderful. For much of the week I'm sat down and not moving much. It was marvellous."

Nine out of 10 patients who took part in the dance workshops told us they felt participating had improved their sense of emotional wellbeing. The programme of workshops has been provided by Step Change Studios and funded by Westminster Council.

Your support can help us continue providing engaging arts activities We believe creativity is key to our health and wellbeing, and can enhance a hospital stay for patients and their loved ones as well as improving the working environment for NHS staff. That's why we provide a wide range of creative workshops and uplifting arts activities in clinical settings for everyone to enjoy. We also manage a museumaccredited art collection of over 2,000 works, many of which are on display in hospital hallways, wards and waiting areas. Our arts programme is funded by generous donations and we can only carry on this important work with your continued support. You can make a donation to support our arts programme. Go to imperialcharity.org.uk/donate and include the word 'arts'. Thank you!

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BELOW: More than 70 NHS staff have taken part in the training courses.

Special motion projectors help patients with dementia stay active while in hospital During a stay in hospital, people with dementia sometimes experience feelings of isolation and boredom, which can lead to distress and severely impact their wellbeing. Now, thanks to your support, patients at Charing Cross Hospital and St Mary’s Hospital are benefitting from state-of-the-art technology to help them keep active and entertained. The two motion-activated projectors, which we've fully funded through a £15,000 grant, are now available for NHS staff to use at both hospitals when caring for patients with dementia. The devices project interactive games onto a nearby surface, helping patients stay stimulated and engaged during their time in hospital. Patients can try out a range of fun activities, from rippling their fingers through a virtual pond to going head-to-head at table football. The projectors are already being used in care homes across the country - and research has found the devices help to boost people's sense of emotional wellbeing as well as improving their flexibility and movement. This fantastic project would not have been possible without your generous support. To read more amazing stories, sign up to our monthly email newsletter at imperialcharity.org.uk

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Breaking barriers to help hospital staff reach the top A

special training programme is helping hospital staff from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds progress their careers in healthcare. We've funded two innovative coaching and cultural intelligence courses, which have helped NHS staff from under-represented groups break down barriers at work and move into more senior positions. Our grant, kindly supported by NHS Charities Together, made it possible for the training to be delivered for more than 70 members of staff at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust over the last 12 months. The coaching programme focused on Black, Asian and minority ethnic staff at lower pay bands, to help develop their confidence and boost their leadership skills. Meanwhile the cultural intelligence programme provided tailored training for over 50 people, including the Trust's dedicated race equality ambassadors.

“Increasing representation at senior levels will create a fairer and more inclusive organisation”

Joselyn King is chair of the Multidisciplinary Race Equality Network at our hospitals. "At our trust, staff from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds make up over 60% of the workforce yet only represent 28% of senior roles," she said. "Increasing representation at senior levels will create a fairer, more inclusive organisation where all staff are able to develop and set clear, achievable career goals - as well as boosting their wellbeing at work by helping them feel seen and heard. "Our staff then feel valued and empowered, which in turn has been shown to improve the experience of care for our patients." Feeling inspired? Find out more about the impact of your support on our website. Go to: imperialcharity. org.uk/what-we-do/our-impact 9

'I want to use my second chance at life to help others' Could you help us save the lives of many more patients like Atul?

ABOVE: Atul and his parents Srividhya and Ajay are reunited with the team at Hammersmith Hospital.

student whose heart stopped six times in a matter of hours has returned to Hammersmith Hospital to thank the NHS doctors, nurses and paramedics who saved his life. US citizen Atul Rao was studying in London when a clot in his lungs stopped the blood flow through his heart - a condition known as pulmonary embolism. The clot triggered a cardiac arrest but paramedics from London Ambulance Service were able to get his heart beating again before rushing him to Hammersmith Hospital's specialist heart attack centre. The team worked through the night to keep Atul alive - despite his heart stopping a further five times over the next 24 hours. Thankfully, clot-busting drugs

“I feel blessed to be here and I'm so thankful and grateful to you for giving my son back to me” 10

began to take effect and Atul's condition stabilised. He was later moved to St Thomas' Hospital where he made a remarkable recovery over the next two weeks. Returning to Hammersmith two months later, the 21-year-old medical student pledged to use his "second chance" to follow in their footsteps and pursue a career in medicine. "Before this happened I was starting to wonder if I was doing the right thing and whether I should be going into business instead," he said. "But the minute I woke up I knew. I want to use my second chance at life by helping others." Atul and his parents were shown the bed space where his heart was repeatedly restarted and spoke to clinicians about those first few hours when his life hung in the balance. The family told the team at Hammersmith they were "thankful beyond words" for their efforts. "It's clear they love and care about what they do," said Atul's mum Srividhya. "I feel blessed and I'm so thankful to you for giving my son back to me."

After his life was saved at Hammersmith Hospital's heart attack centre, Atul was transferred to St Thomas' Hospital - where potentially life-saving 'ECMO' equipment was on standby should it be needed. This special machine enables doctors to offer a form of life support known as extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, which can fully replace the work of the heart and and lungs in an emergency. We want to make sure that, in the future, Hammersmith Hospital is able to provide a full ECMO service and save the lives of many more patients like Atul. "Bringing ECMO to Hammersmith will allow us to provide some of the most advanced organ support and intensive care for our patients," said Dr Louit Thakuria, a Critical Care Consultant at the hospital. "We'll be able to save more lives and return more people home to their families and loved ones." We've already funded one ECMO machine and a training programme for staff at the hospital's intensive care unit. But we need your help to purchase two more of these highly specialised machines for the team to use. Could you help us provide this lifesaving equipment for patients like Atul at Hammersmith Hospital? You can find out more and support our intensive care appeal at imperialcharity.org.uk/ icu-appeal

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Dates for your diary Up for a challenge? There are so many exciting ways for you to get involved in fundraising events to support our work. Why not have a go at some of these great fundraising activities?

VIRTUAL SANTA DASH DATE: ANY TIME UP TO 25 DECEMBER 2023

ABOVE: Hebah, Hana and Dina, with their sister Noor, who passed away last year.

Sisters pledge to take on world's six major marathons A

team of sisters are set to begin a personal quest to complete the world's major marathons, raising vital funds to help us drive forward research into ovarian cancer. Hebah, Hana and Dina Bibi have pledged to complete the epic running challenge in memory of their sister, Noor, who passed away in September 2022 after being diagnosed with a type of ovarian cancer called a Germ Cell Tumour. Noor was treated at Imperial College Healthcare for three years and received outstanding care and support at Charing Cross, Hammersmith and St Mary's hospitals. During this time she dreamt of running all six of the world's major marathons - Berlin, Boston, Chicago, London, New York and Tokyo.

“We hope to make sure that special care remains available for more families like ours” FOCUS • AUTUMN 2023

Noor had already finished London and New York, and had booked her place for Chicago - which Hebah and Hana completed for her in October. The sisters have now pledged to tackle the three remaining marathons in Noor's memory. "Noor made the countless days of treatment, surgeries and nights in hospital seem so simple," the sisters said. "But that is Noor, the true definition of strength. Her dream is our dream - and in her memory, we start running. We hope to make sure that special care always remains available for more families like ours." We'll ensure the funds they raise support pioneering ovarian cancer research at Imperial, helping improve treatments for many more patients like Noor. The sisters' fundraising efforts will enable us to support this research by funding skilled staff and lab equipment. Feeling inspired? You can support the sisters by making a donation to their fundraising page at justgiving.com/fundraising/ Running4Noor

Take on this fun festive running challenge and do your bit to help our hospitals this Christmas. Complete the 5k distance by yourself or with friends and family. You can don your regular running gear or dress up in a Santa suit - the choice is yours! When you hit the 5k mark we'll send you a Santa Dash medal and goodie bag too.

LONDON LANDMARKS HALF MARATHON DATE: 7 APRIL 2024 Join us for this iconic closed roads central London run - the capital's only half marathon that goes through both the City of London and the City of Westminster. Lace up your running shoes and raise vital funds to support the hospital, ward or department that means the most to you.

RIDE LONDON-ESSEX 100 DATE: 26 MAY 2024 Take up this unique opportunity to cycle 100 miles on traffic-free roads through the heart of London and neighbouring Essex. The ride begins on the Victoria Embankment and finishes on the iconic Tower Bridge, with 60 miles of rolling roads through the beautiful Essex countryside in between.

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WINTER APPEAL Will you help us provide extra support for children in need of emergency care this winter?

We want to create a calm and comforting atmosphere at our busy children's A&E department. Will you help us? At St Mary’s Hospital, our incredible A&E team provides life-saving emergency care for children with a wide range of injuries and illnesses. This winter, they will be there once again to look after thousands of young patients and their families in their hour of need. But with your support, we can help them do even more. Not only this winter but for many years to come.

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Your generous donation will help us transform our busy A&E into a more welcoming and relaxing space for families as well as equipping us with soothing sensory resources that will create an atmosphere of calm for children who may be feeling frightened, anxious or distressed.

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How to support our work Make a donation We rely on your support to continue our important work. To make a donation, please visit imperialcharity.org.uk/donate or call 020 3640 7766.

Fundraise Do you have an idea for a sporting challenge or a sponsored event? Fundraise for Imperial Health Charity and we’ll support you every step of the way. For upcoming events and fundraising ideas, visit imperialcharity.org.uk/fundraising-events or call 020 3640 7766.

Other ways to get involved Volunteer Volunteers play an important role in helping our hospitals. To find out more about our latest volunteering opportunities, visit imperialcharity.org.uk/volunteer or call 020 3005 6391.

Apply for funding Are you a member of staff at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust? You may be eligible to apply for funding. To find out more, visit imperialcharity.org.uk/grants or call 020 3006 5328.

About us Imperial Health Charity helps our hospitals do more through grants, arts, volunteering and fundraising. We fund major redevelopments, research and medical equipment as well as helping patients and their families at times of extreme financial difficulty. Supporting the arts in healthcare, we manage an Arts Council accredited hospital art collection and run an arts engagement programme for patients and NHS staff. We also manage volunteering across all five hospitals, adding value to the work of staff and helping to improve the hospital experience for patients. Fundraising through major appeals and community events enables us to continue our important work.

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