Focus Summer 2023

HELPING OUR HOSPITALS DO MORE

75 YEARS OF THE NHS 1948 - 2023

HAPPY 75th BIRTHDAY NHS! Amazing stories of incredible care as we mark 75 years of the NHS.

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Harpist Mary performs soothing songs for elderly patients

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FULL BLOOM Introducing our new Sanctuary Garden at Charing Cross Hospital

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ONE IN A MILLION Miracle man

Peter's remarkable story of survival at St Mary's ICU

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Welcome to Focus

Welcome to Focus, the quarterly magazine from Imperial Health Charity.

At every important moment in our lives, the National Health Service 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.

This year our NHS turns 75. And there has never been a better opportunity to say thank you.

This edition of Focus is packed with real-life stories told by people who have been cared for in our hospitals and feel a deep sense of gratitude to the incredible staff and volunteers at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.

Whether it's Peter, whose life was saved in our intensive care unit at St Mary's Hospital after a dramatic road traffic collision last year (p10). Or Shahnaz, who was treated for a severe brain aneurysm at Charing Cross Hospital in 2018 (p4). Or Helen, who is on the road to recovery thanks to staff at Hammersmith Hospital following a diagnosis of advanced ovarian cancer in 2020.

Every one of us has a story like this about the NHS - or knows someone who does. And as we celebrate the 75th anniversary of this remarkable institution, we're stopping to say thank you.

If you'd like to, you can join in with our NHS75 celebrations by sharing your personal thank you to a member of staff or volunteer at our hospitals. You can send us your thank you message at: imperialcharity.org.uk/nhs75

Thank you.

Ian Lush OBE Chief Executive, Imperial Health Charity

BELOW: This year the National Health Service celebrates its 75th anniversary.

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Pitch perfect: Harpist Mary's soothing strings calm elderly care ward patients

Patients on our elderly care wards at St Mary's Hospital have been enjoying the calming sound of strings, thanks to professional harpist Mary Reid.

Your generous donations have enabled us to support Mary's regular visits to the hospital where she performs for a wide range of patients, including those with dementia and Parkinson's disease.

Mary, who has performed with the BBC Concert Orchestra and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, has also spent time performing her music in care homes and cancer wards.

"The staff on these wards are so good at encouraging patients to engage and listen," she said.

"Every week at least one of them tells me how the music has calmed them down and helped them have five minutes to 'just be' in the midst of a busy day.

The soothing tones of the harp are a musical balm on the wards and give Mary the chance to chat with patients and take requests - hymns, Irish folk songs and even showtunes!

"Often people have had memories sparked and there are sometimes tears of emotion too. I love it when a patient tells me a personal story that has come to them after I've played a piece, or a time when they went to a concert when they were younger."

Feeling inspired? Find out more about our arts programme on our website. Go to imperialcharity.org.uk/arts

ABOVE: Harpist Mary Reid visits St Mary's Hospital to play for patients on our elderly care wards.

“I love it when a patient tells me a personal story that has come to them after I've played a piece”

"One patient told me, 'music makes people feel so much better. Like a visit to the countryside. We should have it every day, like medicine'. I agree with her!"

Fellowships fund first steps in research for our NHS staff

Health professionals will take the vital first steps in their academic careers after receiving a research fellowship grant from Imperial Health Charity.

Thanks to your generous donations, we've awarded six fellowships this year, offering a unique opportunity for staff to develop their research skills and take forward their own project.

Our fellowships give staff the chance to take time out from their professional role and focus solely on research - in many cases laying the foundations for further study.

One of this year's fellows was Sugha Murugesu, a specialist registrar working at Queen Charlotte's & Chelsea Hospital. Sugha's research project aims to help women who have been diagnosed with a miscarriage make informed decisions about their care using a new AI tool.

"I'm really excited to carry out this research," said Sugha (pictured). "It will give me that dedicated time away from my clinical commitments to devote myself fully to research."

Since the programme began in 2009, we've awarded more than £5m to support over 100 research fellowship projects. Others we've funded this year include an initiative to improve nutrition for patients admitted to critical care and a study aiming to reduce delirium in patients after heart surgery.

Our Research Fellowships programme is funded jointly with the NIHR Imperial Biomedical Research Centre.

Transforming the day room on our neuro-rehab ward

With your generous support, we've been able to transform a day room at Charing Cross Hospital into a fantastic new space for patients to relax and unwind.

The day room is on the 9 West ward, a specialist neuro-rehabilitation unit for patients with complex neurological conditions.

It's now been repainted and fitted with new flooring, furniture and facilities, creating a fresh and uplifting space for patients and their families to enjoy.

The refurbishment was made possible thanks to our £10,000 grant, which helped to cover the cost of the improvements.

The space now includes books,

games, music, a wall-mounted television and a computer station as well as facilities for making tea and coffee.

Ankita Shah is a physiotherapist on the unit. She said the refurbished day room had already had a hugely positive impact, enabling patients and visitors to socialise away from their bed space.

"It's supported our patients' rehab by providing them with enriching activities and promoting their sense of independence," Ankita said.

"Some patients have been in hospital for many weeks and have appreciated having a space where they're able to spend time doing things they enjoy."

We were delighted to bring our incredible volunteers together for a special 'thank you' event, acknowledging their enormous efforts helping our hospitals do more.

Dozens of our volunteers joined us at Camley Street Natural Park to raise a glass in recognition of their extraordinary contribution to our NHS. Feeling inspired? Find out about our latest volunteering opportunities at imperialcharity.org.uk/volunteer

ABOVE: The fully refurbished day room on the 9 West ward at Charing Cross Hospital.

Here's to you! Thank you to all our amazing volunteers

'Thank you to the NHS - from the bottom of our hearts'

75 YEARS OF THE NHS

At so many important moments in our lives, the NHS is by our side. It's there to welcome us into the world, to heal us when we're sick and take care of us as we grow older. Quite simply, the NHS is part of our life story.

This year our NHS turns 75. At this milestone moment in the history of the health service, we're taking the time to say thank you.

Thank you to the staff and volunteers at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. For taking care of us. For supporting our friends and families. For always being there, day and night.

Here, five people who each have their own experience of care at one of Imperial College Healthcare's hospitals share their personal messages of gratitude to the

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incredible NHS heroes who cared for them when they were most in need. You can join the 75th anniversary celebrations this year too. Find out how you can get involved and share your own thank you message at imperialcharity.org.uk/nhs-75

THANK YOU ... from Shahnaz

In 2018, following a severe brain aneurysm, I received world class treatment from the neurosurgery team at Charing Cross Hospital. I was under the care of Mr Kevin O’Neill and Dr Abhinav Singh, who successfully treated the aneurysm with surgery. As well as the exceptional treatment I received, their optimistic outlook and moral support was an invaluable source of hope to my daughters when things were looking very bleak, and for this I am especially grateful. I would also like to thank the wonderful nurses in intensive care who took great care of me whilst I was most unwell. My daughters later told me that one of the nurses - Maria - had been kind enough to spend hours during her night shift washing my matted hair, a gesture by which we were very moved. The outstanding care I received highlights the NHS at its best. Thank you once again from the bottom of my heart, Mr O'Neill and Dr Singh, for not giving up on me.

As we celebrate the 75th anniversary of the NHS, five people share their personal messages of thanks to the staff and volunteers at Imperial College Healthcare.

THANK YOU ... from Trevor

To the doctors, nurses and support teams at Charing Cross Hospital's 7 South ward, I would like to say thank you. I have been treated in numerous NHS and private hospitals, and the experience I had at Charing Cross was at least first equal. The atmosphere, the care, the treatment and even the food was excellent. To me as a patient, there was no visibility of the extreme levels of pressure on the NHS and all its staff. Thank you heroes!

THANK YOU ... from Tabitha

THANK YOU ... from Helen

THANK YOU ... from Chris

In 2018 I was diagnosed with a heart condition known as Aortic Valve Disease. The care and support that I have received from all the consultants, doctors, nurses and healthcare professionals has been absolutely wonderful and truly outstanding. I am so very grateful to the amazing team at Charing Cross Hospital in London for the incredible work that they do every single day. We are so very lucky to have the National Health Service. Thank you so much for everything you've done to help me. I am eternally grateful.

The way you looked after our girls was extraordinary. We were convinced at every handover that something magic was at play - as at St Mary's Hospital we just happened to have the perfect nurse, consultant, physio and registrar for that exact moment in time. Which just shows how brilliant every one of you is and how much we grew to trust you all with our babies. We will be forever grateful for every kind word, every dummy dip, the many-handed lift-offs, test result drumrolls and utter patience as our world fell around us. We hope you all take enormous pride in our daughter’s recovery. We will never forget the medical advice but also the parenting tips and tricks you have imparted. You truly are a world-class group of individuals and your words and actions will stay with us forever.

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When I was diagnosed with advanced ovarian cancer during the first lockdown in June 2020, another patient told me that Prof Christina Fotopoulou at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust was the most wonderful ovarian cancer surgeon. I was therefore very happy when my oncologist told me that Christina would be my surgeon. As soon as we met, she put me at ease with her empathy and compassion, while telling me that my cancer treatment would be really demanding. I put all my trust in her and she was always available, whenever I had challenges during chemotherapy or concerns during my return to fitness the following year. I could not be more grateful to Christina and her team at Imperial College Healthcare - I owe her my life and thank them with all my heart.

We're proud to be working in partnership with The Parasol Foundation to support groundbreaking research, including research led by Christina and her team, into ovarian cancer. Female scientists will be at the forefront of this work, with a focus on creating opportunities for women to progress in research. The project is being funded by a £2.68m donation from Ms Ruth Monicka Parasol and The Parasol Foundation, which has a strong commitment to improving women’s health.

Artworks set the scene with soothing colours in hospital's new mental health centre

A new mental health assessment centre has opened at St Mary's Hospital - and the space has been brought to life with a series of stunning paintings commissioned by Imperial Health Charity.

The brand new unit, known as The Lighthouse, will provide patients who present at A&E and may require urgent mental health care with a therapeutic space where they can be looked after by trained mental health professionals.

The centre includes four patient rooms offering peace and privacy, as well as shower and bathroom facilities.

To help create a calming atmosphere in the space, our arts team commissioned London artist Laura Gee to create a wall vinyl and a series of paintings.

Laura's artworks feature soothing colours, depicting scenes of the natural world.

"We worked closely with the clinical team at the hospital's Emergency Department to find an artist who could help us create a sense of calm for the space," said our Curator, Delphine Allier.

"Laura's beautiful artworks are also complemented by the green and pink colours that were chosen for the walls of the rooms, corridors and common areas."

We believe art and creativity are key to everyone's health and wellbeing - and within hospital environments, vibrant and engaging art can have a truly transformative impact on our experience of care.

In a recent survey of staff at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, 93% told us the artwork on display in their hospital made it a better place to work.

You can explore our art collection at imperialcharity.org.uk/collection

ABOVE: Artworks by Laura Gee feature in the new mental health assessment centre at St Mary's.

“Laura's beautiful artworks are complemented by the colours that were chosen for the rooms, corridors and common areas”

'Volunteering has helped me gain confidence and skills'

While volunteering with us, Alla had two roles – first as a Meet and Greet Volunteer at Hammersmith Hospital, then as a Hospital Host Volunteer in the imaging department at Charing Cross Hospital.

A hairdresser by trade, Alla decided to volunteer with us because she liked working with people and wanted to do something to help others.

Many of our amazing hospital volunteers discover a real passion for healthcare. And some go on to begin exciting new careers in the NHS.

Inna recently completed 100 hours of volunteering with us - and her last shift in our A&E department at St Mary's Hospital. She's now putting her experience to good use as a Healthcare Support Worker at the Royal Free Hospital in north London.

"Since becoming a volunteer at A&E I've learnt how to help people - and my local community too," says Inna.

"I've really felt like part of a great team that cares for people when they're at their most vulnerable.

"I strongly believe that volunteering has helped me gain confidence and new skills.

"It's also offered me additional learning opportunities, which allowed me to grow and develop in my roleand beyond."

Emiliano started volunteering with us on one of the cardiology wards at Hammersmith Hospital after moving to London from Argentina in June 2022.

Having been a podiatrist and clinical reflexologist for 27 years, Emiliano wanted to volunteer in the health sector while taking English classes at the same time.

He says volunteering allowed him to get a job in the NHS - and helped him apply for a license to practice podiatry in the UK. He now works as Ward Host at the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust and regularly uses the skills he gained as a volunteer.

"Volunteering is an enriching experience," says Emiliano. "It makes us feel better about ourselves.

"The group of volunteers at Imperial are fantastic. They're always giving their best and are willing to help."

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

She quickly realised she enjoyed being in a hospital setting as part of the team and so decided to apply for an apprenticeship to become a healthcare assistant at the Royal Free Hospital.

She got the job, started in March this year and was first allocated to work in the surgical theatres. Alla is now working in hand trauma, ophthalmology and gynaecology. She says she’s enjoying every minute.

“Every day is different, and I feel like part of the team, which is really, really important. We’re like a family,” says Alla. "Volunteering gave me the opportunity to totally change my career. I'm really thankful and I would recommend it to anyone."

'Volunteering gave me the chance to change career'

ABOVE: Volunteer Inna is now working at the Royal Free Hospital in north London.

“Volunteering is an enriching experience. It makes us feel better about ourselves”

Television presenter and radio broadcaster Nicki Chapman joined former patients and NHS staff at Charing Cross Hospital to open our beautiful new Sanctuary Garden - a quiet, calm and peaceful space for friends, family and visitors who have suffered a bereavement.

The garden will provide a tranquil outdoor space for anyone experiencing the grief and sadness of losing a loved one.

Hard-working hospital staff will also be able to use the garden to take a

quiet moment away from the wards and switch off from the pressures of work.

Nicki, who received treatment herself for a brain tumour at Charing Cross in 2019, visited the garden and planted a white Deutzia gracilis (Japanese Snow Flower) to mark the official opening.

"I will forever be indebted to the incredible team - in particular my surgeon, Mr David Peterson - who looked after me throughout an extremely challenging time," she said.

"I'm delighted to return to the hospital to open this beautiful new garden, which I'm sure will be of huge benefit to many more families in the future."

The Sanctuary Garden was designed by Dario Pizzi Design, with additional support from Gardencraft and Allgreen.

It has transformed a previously neglected outdoor area, and will become a peaceful and reflective space for family members and friends to grieve privately following the loss of a loved one.

For friends and relatives who experience the grief and sadness of losing a loved one, our new Sanctuary Garden at Charing Cross Hospital will provide a tranquil outdoor space to reflect privately following a bereavement.

“I'm sure this beautiful new garden at Charing Cross Hospital will be of huge benefit to many more families in the future”

ABOVE: Nicki Chapman and neuro-surgeon Mr David Peterson open our new Sanctuary Garden.

"Working with Imperial Health Charity gives us the chance to unlock opportunities to provide even better care that would not otherwise be possible," said Dr Bob Klaber OBE, Director of Strategy, Research and Innovation at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.

Help us create more glorious gardens for hospital staff and patients

When you picture a hospital, what do you see? Plain white walls? Long empty corridors?

To our patients and visitors, the hospital environment can often feel strange and unfamiliar. Especially at times of stress and anxiety.

Gardens and green spaces in our hospitals have the power to soothe and calm, creating a warm and welcoming home away from home. Bright and uplifting outdoor areas can change the mood, transforming the hospital experience for patients, visitors and NHS staff.

Right now, we're working in partnership with Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust to build more green spaces - just like the Sanctuary Garden - across our five hospitals. Creating these tranquil outdoor areas will help us improve care for our patients, boost staff wellbeing and support vital sustainability initiatives.

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"Our hope is that we can bring some small comfort in the very darkest of moments."

Creating warm and welcoming outdoor spaces like the Sanctuary Garden will also help to improve the care our specialist bereavement support teams can provide for friends and relatives who have suffered a loss.

"The garden is a fantastic example of that collaboration in practice and I know it will have an enormous impact in terms of the care our bereavement support team can provide for friends and relatives in difficult moments."

We're grateful to our many generous donors, including NHS Charities Together and the late Suzanne Pallaris, for helping us create the Sanctuary Garden at Charing Cross Hospital. Without their generous support, the garden would not have been possible.

Get in touch!

You can play a part in helping us transform these neglected areas into beautiful, blooming gardens. If you'd like to support our gardens and green spaces programme, we'd love to hear from you.

Get in touch with our fundraising team to find out more about our upcoming garden projects and how you can help us bring them to life.

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“Our hope is that the garden will be a space of beauty that visitors will be able to connect with memories of their loved ones”

hope the garden will be a space of beauty that visitors will connect with memories of their loved ones," said garden designer Beth Button.

'I was one in a million' - Peter reunited with ICU life-savers

Aman who miraculously survived after spending 14 weeks at St Mary's Hospital following a high-speed collision has been reunited with the incredible NHS staff who saved his life.

Peter La Plain returned to St Mary's with his wife Elaine and son Connor to say a heartfelt thank you to the remarkable intensive care team who looked after him for more than three months.

Peter, 60, sustained a series of horrific injuries on 6 August 2022 when he was involved in a collision with a motorcyclist. He suffered fractures to the neck, shoulder, right arm and lower leg as well as a shattered pelvis and damage to his spleen and abdomen. His left leg was amputated below the knee and a stent was inserted into his aorta.

Peter was told he was "one in a million" for pulling through despite having two cardiac arrests and being placed into an induced coma for more than seven weeks.

After being rushed to the intensive care unit at St Mary's, Peter's condition was slowly stabilised. He was eventually moved from the ICU to the Valentine Ellis ward for further care before being transferred to his local hospital in Cambridgeshire in November - 14 weeks after he was first admitted to St Mary's.

Today Peter is on the road to recovery and is learning to walk again with the aid of a prosthetic limb. Although the injuries have had an enormous impact on his personal

and professional life, he says he is grateful to be out of hospital and able to spend time with his friends and family again.

"I led a very active life before. Skiing, football, swimming - there weren't many sports I didn't play, even at the ripe old age of 60!" said Peter.

"For all that to just go off a cliff has been very difficult for me and my family. It's been a life-changing experience. But I'm truly grateful to everyone who has been involved in my care - from the roadside through to discharge. The ICU staff were absolutely stunning, unbelievable. I can't thank them enough."

To say thank you for the incredible

care he received, Peter teamed up with friends, family and colleagues to raise more than £10,000 for Imperial Health Charity. A team of eight colleagues from RED Construction Group Ltd cycled 500 miles across the south of France, and the company also donated proceeds from its annual dinner dance and Christmas campaign. We'll use the funds to provide extra support to the ICU at St Mary's, improving care for many more patients like Peter who experience life-threatening injuries.

Feeling inspired? You can find out more about supporting our work at imperialcharity.org.uk/support-us

ABOVE: Peter La Plain with ICU staff Cristina Gomes and Matt Willis. BELOW: Cyclists tackle the 500-mile ride; Peter meets staff at St Mary's.

“I'm truly grateful to everyone who has been involved in my care. I can't thank them enough”

"I was treated on the side of the road by paramedics and I later learned that it was a miracle I'd survived," Peter explained. "They said I was one in a million."

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?

ROYAL PARKS HALF MARATHON

DATE: 8 OCTOBER 2023

Lace up your trainers and take in some of the capital's stunning scenery on this 13.1-mile course, which weaves its way through central London with a start and finish section in Hyde Park. Whether you want to walk, jog or run, this is a wonderful way to see the city's autumn colours while raising vital funds to support our hospitals.

THAMES PATH TREK

DATE: 9 SEPTEMBER 2023

Venture across the capital with unrivalled views of the skyline. Setting out from Putney Bridge, you'll head east towards the City, zig-zagging over 16 of London’s historic bridges – each with its own fascinating story, and with a mid-point refreshment stop at The Oval for some snacks and drinks. 25km later you'll make it to your finish line celebration with food in Southwark Park.

LONDON LANDMARKS HALF MARATHON

DATE: 7 APRIL 2024

In this iconic running race, you'll tackle a 13.1 mile course around some of London's most iconic landmarks. Put yourself to the test in this bucket list event, and get yourself signed up in plenty of time so you can start your training early.

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

THANK YOU!

left a gift in my will to help other patients like me'

Leaving a gift in your will is a wonderful way to say thank you to our hospitals. Not only today but for generations to come.

Thanks to the kindness and compassion of generous supporters like you, we're able to continue helping our hospitals provide outstanding care for thousands of people every day.

You might be inspired to say thank you after receiving exceptional care and treatment 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 75-year story. You can make your gift to a specific hospital, ward or department, or entrust us to make sure your gift goes to wherever the need is greatest.

Robert has spent five years under the specialist care of Charing Cross Hospital after being diagnosed with prostate cancer. He chose to leave a gift in his will to say thank you - and ensure other patients with similar conditions receive the same fantastic care in the future.

"I felt I was in the best possible hands from start to finish and I'll

always be grateful," says Robert. "Leaving a gift in my will felt like a meaningful way to help. And I hope that one day my legacy will make a real difference for patients and NHS staff."

How to leave a gift in your will

Once you've taken care of your loved ones, you might also choose to support a cause that's close to your heart.

As a first step, we recommend you speak to a solicitor. When writing or updating your will, they can provide advice about the different options available when you're considering making a gift.

If you choose to make a gift, you'll need to include the following details:

Name: Imperial Health Charity

Address: 178-180 Edgware Road, London, W2 2DS

Reg. charity number: 1166084

For more information and support, go to imperialcharity.org.uk/legacy or contact our dedicated team:

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BELOW: Robert left a gift in his will to support our work.

Share your personal #ThankYouNHS message to celebrate 75 years of our incredible National Health Service

On Wednesday 5 July 1948, the National Health Service was born. Three quarters of a century later it remains one of the country's proudest achievements, with a commitment to care for all and free at the point of delivery.

At this milestone moment, we're taking the time to say thank you. Thank you for taking care of us. Thank you for supporting our friends and families. Thank you for always being there, day and night.

As we celebrate 75 years of the NHS, we want to share our gratitude with the amazing staff and volunteers at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

who provide outstanding care around the clock at our five hospitals.

That's why we're inviting you to share your personal thank you message to the NHS. We've already received hundreds of moving messages from people who have benefited from incredible care, are proud to support their local hospital or simply passionate about our health service.

Join in with our NHS75 celebrations and share your thank you message at imperialcharity.org.uk/nhs75

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About us

Imperial Health Charity helps our hospitals do more through grants, arts, volunteering and fundraising.

We fund major redevelopments, research and medical equipment at five London hospitals, as well as helping patients and their families at times of extreme financial difficulty.

Supporting the arts in healthcare, we manage a museum-accredited hospital art collection and 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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