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2006
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20th December 2006
Footballers bring a Christmas smile to children at Whipps Cross
Footballers from Tottenham Hotspur brought smiles to children’s faces on Acorn Ward when they visited Whipps Cross University Hospital NHS Trust on 19 December 2006, with sacks full of presents.
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20th December 2006
New duty at Whipps Cross gives equality to disabled people
Whipps Cross has taken a further step in the right direction in its commitment to ensuring equality for all in access to health care services and employment opportunities, by launching the Disability Equality Scheme (DES).
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15th December 2006
Friends fundraising feats pay off for Whipps Cross
It was the turn of the Endoscopy Unit and the Wheelchair Service at Whipps Cross Hospital to benefit from the League of Friends latest fundraising efforts.
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15th December 2006
Whipps Cross manager shines in national Challenge
Another Whipps Cross Hospital success story is Sadaf Zaidi, Research and Development Manager, who was a member of the winning team at this year’s Health Service Journal Challenge which took place at the end of October.
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30th November 2006
New patients car park at Whipps Cross
Patients and visitors to Whipps Cross will soon find it easier to park thanks to the creation of an additional car park.
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28th November 2006
Whipps Cross to provide ENT services for Newham residents
Patients needing Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) care, who live in Newham, will be seen by Whipps Cross medical staff from January after the hospital’s team won a valuable new contract.
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28th November 2006
Whipps Cross team scoop national award
The achievements of the Endoscopy Department at Whipps Cross Hospital have been formally recognised by a national award scheme.
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9th November 2006
Vein hope for Whipps Cross patients
A new innovative technique to remove varicose veins is being carried out at Whipps Cross thanks to a donation from the League of Friends.
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31st October 2006
It’s all pink at Whipps Cross
Pink was the colour of the day for staff at Whipps Cross University Hospital NHS Trust on Friday 27 September as they helped raised money for Breast Cancer Awareness.
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30th October 2006
Dermatology team at Whipps Cross lead on Eczema awareness with TV appearance
Dr Bewley, Consultant Dermatologist at Whipps Cross, led National Eczema Week last month when he starred on the breakfast GMTV show to launch awareness of the condition.
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26th October 2006
Fit for the Future information launch
NHS Trusts and Primary Care Trusts in outer North East London are working together on an affordable programme of reconfiguration of health services and facilities.
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19th October 2006
Whipps Cross students cut their professional teeth
The first group of Orthodontic Specialist Registrars have just completed their studies, passing with flying colours and picking up a few awards on the way.
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18th October 2006
Cash boost brings comfort to Whipps Cross stroke patients.
Whipps Cross’ new Acute Stroke Unit is £37,000 better off thanks to two generous donations from the WRVS (formerly the Women’s Royal Volunteer Service).
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12th October 2006
Good score for Whipps Cross in its annual healthcheck
Whipps Cross University Hospital NHS Trust is pleased to announce it has been awarded a ‘good’ score for the quality of services it provides to the local community in the annual performance ratings from the Healthcare Commission.
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9th October 2006
Success for nurse at annual awards event at Whipps Cross
Staff nurse, Smita Purao was thrilled to be announced as Employee of the Year at the annual staff Awards Event at Whipps Cross University Hospital NHS Trust on 4 October 2006.
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26th September 2006
Whipps Cross keeps cool under pressure
It may be the motto of the boy scouts but “be prepared” has become the order of the day at Whipps after two recent real-time exercises at the hospital.
With a successful major incident exercise already under its belt, the Trust then put its fire procedures to the test.
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18th September 2006
Open day for ostomists
The stoma care nurse from Whipps Cross will be out in the community on Saturday 23 September at an open day event for all ostomists, their families and friends.
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13th September 2006
Whipps Cross comes clean
Scoring ‘excellent’ for food and ‘good’ for cleanliness, Whipps Cross has been named amongst the top performers in the national PEAT assessment for 2006.
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18th August 2006
Survey gives Whipps Cross patients a voice
Every year a cross-section of patients [admitted acrossWhipps Cross Hospital during the summer/autumn months] are randomly selected to take part in the Inpatient Survey. Read full story -
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7th August 2006
Reward that special health worker
There is £1000* prize money up for grabs in the annual Employee of the Year Awards at Whipps Cross.
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7th August 2006
Employee of the Year Nomination Form
Nominations have opened for the annual Employee of the Year Awards, so now is your chance to vote for a star member of staff or colleague at Whipps Cross. Download the nomination form now...
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31st July 2006
Your chance to thank health staff
Time is running out to nominate a member of staff or a colleague at
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20th July 2006
Your chance to nominate a star
Now is your chance to vote for a member of staff or colleague at Whipps Cross University Hospital NHS Trust that has impressed you, in the annual Employee of the Year Awards.
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19th July 2006
Heatwave information for carers
Further important information from the Department of Health on beating the heat:
Heatwave: Supporting vulnerable people before and during a heatwave.
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19th July 2006
Heatwave information
Further important information from the Department of Health on beating the heat:
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17th July 2006
Help parents stay with their children at Whipps Cross
Acorn ward at Whipps Cross is looking for some kind-hearted donations to help parents stay in hospital overnight with their sick children.
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6th July 2006
Affected by the London bombings?
This leaflet explains how to get free NHS help and some of the symptoms that some people affected by the bombings will experience that may indicate you would benefit from psychological help.
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3rd July 2006
Heatwave leaflet
The department of Health have issued a handy guide about looking after yourself and others during hot weather.
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26th June 2006
Sudanese doctors perform advanced key-hole surgery after training from Whipps Cross Consultants
The largest maternity hospital in Sudan is now performing its first ever advanced key-hole surgery thanks to some hands-on training from two consultants at Whipps Cross.
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21st June 2006
Security takes pole position at Whipps Cross
The NHS Counter Fraud and Security Management Service is the driving force behind a month-long campaign to raise awareness about better security across the NHS this month, and Whipps Cross is getting in on the act.
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21st June 2006
Whipps Cross A&E gets US ‘A’
The ER came to A&E when three American nurses dropped into Whipps Cross Hospital as part of an academic link through the University of Washington and London South Bank University and were inspired by what they saw.
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19th June 2006
Carers drop into the Margaret Centre at Whipps Cross
Carers were invited to drop into the Margaret centre, at Whipps Cross, for some pampering and support on Friday 16 June as part of national Carers Week.
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16th June 2006
Carers are recognised at Whipps Cross
Recognising the health and wellbeing of Carers was the focus at Whipps Cross, on June 13, when the Trust launched its new protocol and information leaflet identifying the vital role that carers play.
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13th June 2006
Home-grown talent given opportunity to shine at Whipps Cross
Whipps Cross’ award winning Regeneration and Sustainability Team are going from strength to strength. With many successful placement schemes under their belts, scores of Waltham Forest’s young people are aiming for a career in healthcare.
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12th June 2006
Local students descend on hospital IT department
A group of students recently visited Whipps Cross to see how IT is used across the hospital.
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12th June 2006
Double wedding anniversary celebrations at Whipps Cross
A double celebration took place at Whipps Cross last week, when by amazing coincidence, two patients opposite each other on Poplar ward celebrated their 44th Wedding Anniversary.
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8th June 2006
Carers are invited to Whipps Cross
Recognising the health and wellbeing of Carers will be the focus at Whipps Cross on June 13, as the Trust launches its new protocol and information leaflet identifying the vital role that carers play.
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30th May 2006
The Gwen Haylett Day trailblazes respiratory care at Whipps Cross
The Gwen Haylett Day, held at Whipps Cross University Hospital NHS Trust on 18 May commemorated the life and work of a very special lady.
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22nd May 2006
Whipps Cross gets serious about rubbish
Whipps Cross has recycled its first tonne of plastics after new recycling bins were placed in the hospital Restaurant two months ago.
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19th May 2006
Whipps Cross Physiotherapists Race for Life
A group of female physiotherapists at Whipps Cross are looking for sponsorship to help them take part in the ‘Race for Life’ event taking place in Regents Park on 8 July.
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19th May 2006
Whipps Cross supports Breastfeeding Awareness Week
More children are getting the benefits from being breastfed thanks to an innovative new peer support training programme.
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16th May 2006
Celebrating Health Support Workers at Whipps Cross
Whipps Cross University Hospital NHS Trust celebrated Nurses’ Day on 12 May with an award ceremony for health support workers who had successfully completed extra training courses and National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs).
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11th May 2006
Whipps Cross' Final Declaration of Compliance
View the Trust's Final Declaration of Compliance to the Healthcare Commision here.
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9th May 2006
International Day of the Midwife at Whipps Cross
Midwives at Whipps Cross celebrated the International Day of the Midwife on 5 May by hosting a coffee morning.
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16th April 2006
Easter bunny visits Whipps Cross
A special delivery of chocolate Easter Eggs brightened up the weekend for children staying on Acorn Unit.
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3rd April 2006
Histopathology enters Top 20
The Histopathology Department at Whipps Cross has gained the highest achievement a pathology laboratory can, and is now one of only 20 such accredited departments in the UK.
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3rd April 2006
Physiotherapy Assistant retires after 27 years at Whipps Cross
Staff held sad farewell party for Physiotherapy Assistant, Pat Neal, as she retired from Whipps Cross University Hospital NHS Trust after 27 years of service.
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27th March 2006
Model kids donated for life-saving course
The Respiratory service at Whipps Cross University Hospital NHS Trust is able to hold life-saving teaching classes thanks to the donation of two child manikins from the League of Friends.
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22nd March 2006
Footballer Teddy Sheringham officially opens new Endoscopy unit
ocal boy turned England international footballer Teddy Sheringham officially opens a new £1.8 million Endoscopy Unit.
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21st March 2006
Buggies Make Light Work of Hospital Grounds
They may be more commonly found on golf courses but motorised buggies are a familiar sight at Whipps Cross, ferrying people around the 45 acres of hospital grounds.
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6th March 2006
Whipps Cross Keeps Abreast of the Issue
New figures show that more women than ever before are being screened for breast cancer at Whipps Cross.
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3rd March 2006
Ideas Knee-ed from Patients
Former patients are being asked to come forward with their ideas and experiences to improve the service and advice given to people before they undergo knee replacement surgery at Whipps Cross University Hospital NHS Trust.
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1st March 2006
March Magazine
Click here to open a copy of our March Magazine for staff
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14th February 2006
Whipps Cross has its own Dancing on Ice star
A Consultant Midwife from Whipps Cross University Hospital NHS Trust has amazed colleagues with the news that he has won a gold medal in the British Synchronised Skating Championship.
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9th January 2006
Ollie's Making a Difference
A Whipps Cross University Hospital Pathology Supervisor has won an annual award in recognition of her personal development.
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