Focus Spring 2024

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IMPERIAL HEALTH CHARITY’S

HELPING OUR HOSPITALS DO MORE

INSIDE - How your incredible support is helping people into employment through volunteering

ON THE CHARGE

Providing safe and secure devices for patients to charge their phones

REST AND RELAX

Funding fantastic rest areas for our hard-working hospital staff

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PICTURE PERFECT

Helping patients manage their pain through creative photography

CHARING CROSS • HAMMERSMITH • QUEEN CHARLOTTE’S & CHELSEA • ST MARY’S • WESTERN EYE
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Welcome to Focus, your quarterly magazine from Imperial Health Charity.

We're proud to help our hospitals –providing extra support that enables the NHS to offer even better care for patients when they need it most.

In my time at Imperial Health Charity, we've made a huge impact on the physical surroundings of our hospitals. From investing in major capital improvements to funding cutting-edge medical equipment and displaying beautiful works of art for visitors to enjoy.

This important work will continue long into the future. But thanks to your ongoing support, we're now able to do even more to help people lead healthy lives at home and in the community – as well as during their time in hospital.

In this edition of Focus, you can read about some of the ways we're expanding our work to support many more people across north west London. Whether it's working together with other health charities and organisations to fund innovative local projects (p3), helping people find routes into work through volunteering (p5), or expanding our fantastic community arts engagement programme (p9). None of this important work would be possible without your continued kindness, generosity and support. Thank you.

(This will be the final edition of Focus edited by our Head of Communications, Jack Dixon, who will be leaving the charity this spring after seven years. I'd like to take this opportunity to thank Jack for his excellent work and we wish him all the very best in the future!)

BELOW: A patient at Charing Cross takes part in a creative workshop facilitated by Emelie Salford. We're now providing many similar activities in community settings.

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Exploring LGBTQ+ history and the British Empire through our art collection

Matt Smith is a British artist and curator who works with museum and historic collections to examine queerness, colonialism and issues of representation. We've worked with Matt to bring seven of his silkscreen prints, exploring the colonial impact of the British Empire on LGBTQ+ lives, to St Mary's Hospital for patients, visitors and staff to enjoy. We asked Matt to share more about the history behind these works ...

From the 1860s, the British Empire spread a specific set of legal codes and common law throughout its colonies which specifically criminalised male-to-male sexual relations – a legacy that lives on today. Each print is based on a photograph that was taken in a country where Britain either imposed or maintained homophobic legislation. It has

been argued that this was mostly a response to colonial panic about Western behaviour overseas, but the impact on the local population was to change how many societies viewed same-sex love and gender diversity.

Many British photographers visiting these countries tried to 'scientifically' document knowledge: recording physical appearance without gathering information about the lives, loves and emotions of the subjects.

When searching for photographs to work with from the many thousands in the Pitt Rivers Museum archive, I tried to unpick this – looking for images that would not only work compositionally, but also spark an emotional response.

By juxtaposing these portraits with the legal codes used to criminalise love, relationships and sex in their countries, the prints invite viewers to consider links between the

contemporary discrimination of LGBTQ+ lives and the British Empire, which was responsible for disseminating these laws from the 1860s onwards.

Visiting St Mary's Hospital? You can view Matt Smith's artworks in the Paterson Centre, close to the entrance to Paddington underground station.

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BELOW: Silkscreen prints by artist Matt Smith are now on display in the Paterson Centre at St Mary's Hospital.

Helping people lead healthier lives closer to home

Innovative community projects designed to help people lead healthy lives at home are benefitting from a cash boost, thanks to your fantastic support.

We've awarded over £230,000 to help local charities and community organisations deliver vital support for people living in north west London.

This extra funding will provide a much-needed boost for nine fantastic community projects –from a cycling scheme promoting social connection for people with dementia to a boxing club combining physical activity with healthy lifestyle advice. Other initiatives include a project helping people plant, grow and cook their own healthy food, as well as a scheme helping adults with autism navigate local health services.

Your generous donations have enabled us to provide this extra support for people who may be waiting for care or finding it difficult to access services in the local area. There are currently 260,000 patients waiting for treatment at one of the four acute hospitals in north west London, including 100,000 waiting for treatment at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.

“We know these organisations are well placed to support local people in their communities,” said Philip Howard, our Grants Manager. “Our funding will help them improve the health and wellbeing of people who are struggling to access health services.”

Mayor raises vital funds to support our renal services

We're very grateful to the former Mayor of Harrow, Janet Mote, who raised £9,740 to support our specialist renal team last year. Councillor Mote was inspired to fundraise for us in memory of her husband Chris, who received treatment for kidney disease at Northwick Park Hospital.

A portion of the funds will be used to improve the training facilities for patients' family members and carers to provide home dialysis – a form of treatment which involves removing toxins and waste from the blood.

Some of the funds will go towards the annual 'Dialysis Academy' event, which empowers health experts and their patients to understand more

about preventing and living with kidney disease.

Claire Edwards, Head Nurse at Northwick Park Hospital Renal Centre, which is managed by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, said: "The money has made a real difference to our patients and the team. We are very thankful to have been one of the mayor's chosen charities."

Daffodils at hospital entrances now bursting into full bloom

We'd like to say a huge thank you to the many volunteers from our corporate partners who joined us at Charing Cross and Hammersmith hospitals last year to plant daffodil bulbs outside the sites' main entrances. Just a few months later and they're bursting into full bloom, providing a warm and colourful welcome for patients and visitors arriving at the hospitals. What a wonderful sight! Thank you to everyone who helped with planting.

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ABOVE: The former Mayor of Harrow, Cllr Jane Mote, named us as one of her chosen charities last year.

On the charge: safe and secure ways to boost your battery

We are pleased to have funded a new project allowing patients and visitors to charge their mobile phones for free at two of our hospitals – helping people stay connected to their loved ones during their care.

The ChargeBox units provide a safe space for visitors to charge their devices without having to ask NHS staff for help.

The secure charging units can charge a regular phone battery from zero to 20% in just 10 minutes and will help to relieve stress and anxiety for patients and their families.

They will also save valuable time for ward staff at our hospitals, who will be able to direct visitors to the charging units instead of searching for available sockets.

“The new charging units will help patients stay connected with their loved ones while easing pressure on NHS staff”

Tilted shower chair helps stroke patients wash in comfort

Patients with limited mobility after a stroke can now enjoy a more comfortable wash during their time in hospital, thanks to special shower equipment.

With your generous support, we've funded a new tilting hygiene chair, which patients can use to have a shower without the risk of falling.

Patients can be transferred to the chair so that they can shower by themselves, or with support from a nurse.

One family member told us the chair had made a real difference to her sister's experience of hospital care.

"I'm so thankful for the shower chair," she said. "My sister was unable to have a shower for four weeks, but with the help of the tilted chair she was able to feel herself again."

In other hospitals, charging units have been shown to reduce aggressive behaviour towards hospital staff as well as tackling health and safety risks.

The new units can be found in the restaurant at Hammersmith Hospital and in the QEQM reception at St Mary's Hospital.

Ian Lush OBE, Chief Executive of Imperial Health Charity, said: "The charging units will help patients stay connected with loved ones during their time in hospital while easing pressure on NHS staff and enabling them to focus on important duties."

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ABOVE: The new mobile phone charging units are ready to use at two of our hospitals.
'I felt like I had lost hope ... Now I'm in work I can pay my rent and buy food for my family'

Unemployment and poverty are among the biggest factors that can negatively impact an individual's health. To help address this, we've invited members of the north west London community to take part in our new Volunteer Employability Programme – specially designed to help people into work. The 10-week programme provides additional support through a hospital volunteer role plus assistance with CV writing, job applications and interview skills. Sherina was one of the first to take part in the programme. Here, she shares her personal story ...

Before I started the programme, my family and I had just moved to the area and were starting from nothing. We had lived in temporary accommodation for a long time and abruptly moved to permanent housing. The house was empty when we arrived – there was no furniture, a bare floor with no carpet, and no cooker, fridge or microwave.

I applied for Universal Credit and with my first payment I managed

to buy a bed for my girls so they wouldn't have to sleep on the floor. I also bought a small microwave to use for cooking. It was a very difficult time and there were days when I didn't know where the next meal would come from. I felt like I had lost hope, and I was worried about finding work and how to manage this with my kids.

When I came to St Mary's Hospital to volunteer last year, I didn't think I would come out with a job. I really appreciated the help from the charity team and the other volunteers I met were so helpful. They gave me the confidence I needed to apply. Now I'm really proud to be working as a Healthcare Assistant on the Lillian Holland ward at St Mary's.

Life is better now. Before, I didn't know where to start. Now I work, I can pay my rent and buy my family food. I really like my job, too. It keeps me on the go and at the end of the day I feel like I've come to work and helped make someone happy. Taking part in the programme has put a smile on my face again.

Boost your career while you volunteer!

Are you looking for a route into work? Our Volunteer Employability Programme at St Mary's Hospital gives you the chance to gain practical skills and experience that will help you find your next job.

The 10-week programme offers valuable learning opportunities alongside a hospital volunteering role, giving you a head start in your job search.

As part of the programme, you'll be offered a volunteering role at St Mary's plus 1-1 support with CV building, job applications and interview technique.

The programme is designed to support anyone looking for a job, an apprenticeship or further education in healthcare or social care. We'll work with you to build your confidence and equip you with all the information and skills you need to choose your next path.

To find out more about and apply to take part, visit our website: imperialcharity.org.uk/ volunteering

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BELOW: The Employability Programme involves 10 weeks of hospital volunteering.

Thanks to your fantastic support, we've been able to help transform facilities for NHS staff at our hospitals since the Covid-19 pandemic. In the latest phase of the programme, three more wards have benefitted from major improvements to rest areas.

Hard-working hospital staff are enjoying calming and comfortable new break rooms, thanks to your fantastic support.

In April we were pleased to celebrate the opening of three brand new 'rest nests' – refurbished spaces for NHS staff to relax and unwind during their breaks or at the end of a shift.

Brought to life by interior designers Taylor Howes, major improvements have been made to the Lewis Lloyd and Charles Pannett wards at St Mary's Hospital.

The Labour ward has also been refurbished for staff working in our maternity service at Queen Charlotte's & Chelsea Hospital. These new 'rest nests' are the latest in a series of projects to transform facilities for staff at our hospitals.

Thanks to your support, we've awarded £1.2 million to carry out more than 80 upgrades to staff rooms, shower rooms, toilets and changing facilities since 2020.

The rest nests come fully equipped with kitchen appliances, comfortable seating, televisions and suitable

furniture. It means staff now have revived private spaces to relax and recharge before resuming their shift. One member of staff on the Lewis Lloyd ward at St Mary's told us the 'rest nest' in her area had made a huge improvement to the previous space, making lunch breaks more comfortable and enjoyable.

"I used to have my lunch in front of the toilets – we would all be sitting there," she said.

"We're so happy about this new space. It's so lovely to have somewhere to come and rest."

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ABOVE and RIGHT: NHS staff enjoy their newly refurbished hospital break rooms, supported by our £1.2 million grant.

£1.2m in vital improvements thanks to your fantastic support

These brand new 'rest nests' are just the latest in a series of major improvements to hospital buildings and facilities – which have only been possible thanks to your fantastic support.

Since 2020, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust has completed more than 80 upgrade projects, including dozens of staff changing areas, shower rooms, toilets and kitchen facilities.

The programme also includes two fully-furnished lounges – one at Charing Cross Hospital and another at Hammersmith Hospital – for our hard-working NHS staff to enjoy during their break or at the end of their shift.

Your generous donations during the height of the pandemic enabled us to fund this important work, with £1.2m from our Covid-19 Relief Fund going towards the programme.

Ian Lush OBE, Chief Executive of Imperial Health Charity, said: "At every step of the Covid-19 response, we've been proud to support our extraordinary NHS staff – who have made an enormous personal contribution during a period of unprecedented pressure. We hope these fantastic new facilities will offer a quiet and calming space for our NHS colleagues to rest and reflect, serving as a lasting legacy to their tireless efforts throughout the pandemic."

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Through the lens: changing perceptions of pain through art

People whose lives have been affected by chronic pain have been given the chance to share their experiences and express their feelings through photography as part of our latest arts project.

The seven-week course, called 'Changing Perspectives', helped people from across north west London explore their experiences of pain creatively. The course culminated in a private exhibition at Kindred Studios in London.

Jon Rees, a resident artist at Kindred Studios, designed the course to help change the participants' perceptions of pain and reduce feelings of anxiety, stress and loneliness – all based on his own personal experiences.

"As part of my recovery from mental ill health, addiction and homelessness, I've found photography incredibly important in making peace with the past and the present," he said.

"I've shaped my ideas and experiences into a course to help others explore the therapeutic power of photography."

Chronic pain affects over a third of

adults living in the UK. It's defined as pain that persists for more than three months despite treatment. Finding support and ways to manage pain is crucial to make sure patients can enjoy a good quality of life.

Each week the group was given a theme to capture in photographs, using these as a starting point for conversations. These themes included identity, emotions, memories, relationships, loss and gratitude. One participant, Natasha, explained how the group provided a

safe space for her to open up about her pain. "In every session I felt heard, validated and valued," she said. "It made me feel a lot less alone living with chronic pain and being able to share personal and vulnerable parts of my life in a safe and supportive environment with others who understand."

The course is linked to a project we funded, led by Dr Benjamin Ellis MBE – a consultant rheumatologist at Hammersmith Hospital – to improve support for people living with chronic pain.

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ABOVE and BELOW: Original photographs taken by Natasha (above) and Katy (below), participants in our 'Changing Perspectives' course.
HOW WE'RE SUPPORTING THE ARTS IN HEALTHCARE

Catch a glimpse of our beautiful new artworks at Charing Cross

We're so pleased to have welcomed several brand new artworks into our collection – and you can take a look for yourself on your next visit to Charing Cross Hospital.

Still Colour, a bespoke commission currently on display in the hospital's Breast Services department, is designed to look visually striking. It catches the light while still offering a level of privacy for patients and NHS staff within the unit.

Suffolk-based light artist Chris Wood created the artwork with symbols of strength, unity and diversity in mind.

Wood’s practice utilises a range of high and low-tech optical materials to harness patterns of light that suggest ephemeral moments in the natural world. Wood has been developing her signature lightresponsive artworks for over 22 years, using a special material that filters and reflects light to produce a diverse spectrum of colours that changes in response to the view point.

We're delighted to have worked so closely with staff in the department, as well as Wood herself, to create this unique work – which we hope will leave a positive lasting impression on patients, visitors and NHS staff for years to come.

Next time you visit Charing Cross Hospital, you can stop by the Breast Services department on the First Floor and take a closer look at Wood's stunning artwork for yourself.

Online 'hub' puts young people at the centre of their care

Doctors at Imperial College Healthcare have launched an online e-learning resource to support young people as they move from youth to adult healthcare services.

Your generous donations have enabled us to fund the 11to25 hub, a website that offers easily accessible information and resources to help adolescents and young people through this important transition.

Designed with input from young people themselves, the hub also provides support for family members, teachers and health workers who may be involved in their care.

Dr Claudia Gore, a Consultant in Paediatric Allergy and Immunology at St Mary's Hospital, helped develop the 11to25 hub.

"We're so grateful for your fantastic support," she said. "In the first 12 months we've had more than 10,000 visitors and over half a million hits on the website, including some very positive feedback. The hub is making a real difference and there is national interest in using this model."

The 11to25 hub helps young people understand their unique challenges and needs, while offering support and advice about their education and employment rights. Young people who used the site said it

had helped to make healthcare information more accessible, using the experiences of real life stories to explain complicated health conditions.

Feeling inspired? Find out more about the impact of your support: imperialcharity.org.uk/our-impact

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BELOW: The 11to25 hub website has had more than half a million hits since launching last year.

Thank you! Appeal raises vital funds for life support machines

When a patient arrives in hospital with a very weak heart, the incredible staff working on our Intensive Care Unit have to act fast. There might only be a matter of minutes for them to make the key decisions that may determine whether someone lives or dies.

At Hammersmith Hospital's ICU, our remarkable NHS colleagues work round the clock to provide life-saving care for patients in an emergency. And thanks to your generous donations, we've been able to provide extra support that will enable the team to give patients the best possible chance of survival.

We'd like to say a huge thank you to everyone who kindly supported our ECMO Appeal recently. With your help, we've been able to purchase three life support machines that will take over the job of the heart and lungs in an emergency.

In a life-threatening situation, this vital equipment – known as extra corporeal membrane oxygenation –will give the patient's organs time to rest and recover. It could keep them alive for days or even weeks.

"Having an ECMO service at Hammersmith Hospital will enable us to provide even better care for our local community," said Critical Care Consultant, Dr Louit Thakuria. "It will mean we can act quickly to save patients' lives right here, without the need to move them to another hospital in an emergency.

"On behalf of the whole team, I'd like to say an enormous thank you for supporting Imperial Health Charity's ECMO Appeal. You have made a real difference to the experience of our patients."

Your incredible support helped us reach our target of just under £300,000, which has been used to purchase three ECMO machines for the ICU. Thank you!

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

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. 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 life-saving 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: legacy@imperialcharity.org.uk

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ABOVE: Intensive Care Unit staff at Hammersmith Hospital are ready to begin using the new equipment.

Celebrating 10 years of Riley's iconic hospital mural

This spring marks the 10th anniversary of Bridget Riley's colourful mural that spans the 10th Floor of the Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother building at St Mary's.

The coloured stripes, painted directly onto the hospital walls, were inspired by a visit Riley made to Egypt in 1979. The distinctive colours used in ancient tomb paintings led the artist to develop her 'Egyptian palette', which has featured in many of her artworks since.

One of the highlights of our museum-accredited hospital art collection, the 56-metre mural is the third Riley has created for St Mary's. In 1987 she was commissioned to create two other murals on the eighth and ninth floors.

Riley, who turned 93 earlier this year, is one of Britain's most respected

“The mural has completely transformed the look and feel of the 10th Floor into an uplifting place for everyone”

abstract painters. She developed her distinctive style in the 1960s, moving from figurative and semiimpressionist paintings to abstract works exploring the illusion of movement with shapes, pattern and colour.

Lucy Zacaria, our Head of Arts, said: "Since its installation in 2014, the mural has completely transformed the look and feel of the 10th Floor into an uplifting place for everyone."

Feeling inspired? Find out more about our art collection on our website: imperialcharity.org.uk/arts

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?

BRACKLEY SKYDIVE

DATE: 27 JULY 2024

Craving an exciting adrenaline rush? And feeling inspired to take on a challenge for charity? Take the plunge and experience an exhilirating few minutes as you free-fall through the sky at speeds of 125mph.

ROYAL PARKS HALF MARATHON

DATE: 13 OCTOBER 2024

This spectacular central London half marathon route takes in some of the capital's renowned landmarks on closed roads and spans four of London's famous Royal Parks. There are only a few spaces left, so act fast to book your place at the start line.

BAKE FOR IMPERIAL

DATE: WHENEVER YOU LIKE

Consider yourself a budding amatuer pastry chef? Or are you the next Paul Hollywood? Hold your own bake sale for Imperial Health Charity and your fantastic fundraising will go directly to helping our hospitals. We even have a ready-made bake sale kit available to download from our website.

Looking to make a regular gift?

A fantastic way to help our hospitals is to make a regular gift. You can set up a monthly donation via direct debit. Head to imperialcharity.org.uk/ donate to find out more.

For more information about all our fundraising events, visit imperialcharity.org.uk/ fundraising-events or email info@imperialcharity.org.uk

For more information about all our fundraising events, visit imperialcharity.org.uk/ fundraising-events or email fundraising@imperialcharity.org.uk

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ABOVE and BELOW: Riley's mural at St Mary's Hospital. © Bridget Riley 2023. All rights reserved. Photos: Peter Cook
Support our work today and help our hospitals do even more

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We rely on your generous support to help us continue our important work as the dedicated charity for Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust in north west London.

Your donation today will enable us to help our hospitals do more by: improving hospital buildings and facilities

• investing in ground-breaking research and innovation funding advanced medical equipment

• supporting patients at times of financial crisis.

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Yes, absolutely! You can take part in one of our fundraising events or organise one of your own.

1. Take part in one of our fundraising events

We organise lots of fundraising events throughout the year. You can take a look at our latest events at imperialcharity.org.uk/ fundraising-events

2. Organise your own event Got an idea in mind already? We can help ensure your event is successful with support, promotional materials and tips to help you on your way.

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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.

Find us online to keep up to date with all our latest news across grants, arts, volunteering and fundraising.

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Image credits (p2)

1 - Left: Matt Smith, Bhutan: Article 213 (2019). Centre: Matt Smith, Pakistan: Section 377 (2019). Right: Matt Smith, S. Africa: Venus Monstrosa (2019). Image: Zoe Maxwell

2 - Matt Smith, Bahrain: Article 171 (2019).

Image: Zoe Maxwell

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