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2010
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26th August 2010
August September Magazine
The Trust's bi monthly magazine is now online
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26th August 2010
Merry donation for Whipps Cross
Loyal dermatology fundraiser completes another marathon for Whipps Cross
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16th August 2010
NHS WF well-being and choice
Waltham Forest and its partners are seeking your views on our vision and priorities for key strategies.
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2nd August 2010
The Lung Club helps patients breath more easily
Patients with respiratory problems at Whipps Cross University Hospital are now able to have close monitoring of their breathing difficulties thanks to a generous donation from local support group, The Lung Club (TLC).
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29th July 2010
AGM date announced and call for nominations for Employee of the Year Awards
The Trust is holding its Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 29 September 2010, when winners of this year's Employee of the Year awards will be announced - nominate now!
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26th July 2010
Iain Duncan Smith MP officially opens Macmillan Cancer info point
The Macmillan Information and Support Centre at Whipps Cross Hospital has been officially opened by MP for Chingford and Woodford Green, Iain Duncan Smith.
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23rd July 2010
AGM and Employee of the Year 2010 launched
The Trust is holding its Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 29 September 2010 from 6pm. The event will also celebrate the Employee of the Year Awards and we are now calling for yor nominations.
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21st July 2010
Big Push thanks its closest supporters
The Big Push appeal at Whipps Cross University Hospital has gone from strength to strength since its official launch in May 2009.
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8th July 2010
World cup fever takes hold with cardiac rehab patients
With the world cup now at the grand final stage of the competition, Cardiac rehab patients at Whipps Cross University Hospital are following suit with their own take of the biggest football event in the world to help their recovery and overall fitness after major cardiac surgery.
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5th July 2010
Health4nel - JJCPCT meeting
Meeting in public of the committees to discuss the response to the consultation on delivering high-quality hospital services for the people of north east London.
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30th June 2010
Another UK first for Whipps Cross
Another UK first for Whipps Cross - Hospital now offers specialist back pain support service
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23rd June 2010
Nurse and Midwife of the Year
Nursing and Midwifery excellence was rewarded at Whipps Cross University Hospital NHS Trust recently, as a Nurse, Midwife and Healthcare Support Worker of the Year were commended for their contributions to improving the patient experience.
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17th June 2010
Chingford 1000 women study continues creating strong foundations 20 years on
An influential study based in Chingford has been gaining professional recognition and national acclaim. It involves 1000 middle aged women in helping to improve the data and statistics available for osteoarthritis and osteoporosis sufferers.
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15th June 2010
‘Hat trick’ for WX topping London lowest MRSA rates
For three out of the last five years, Whipps Cross University Hospital has reported the lowest MRSA rate for acute hospitals in London.
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10th June 2010
“On your bike” for The Big Push
Cyclists are getting ready for 100km bike ride of the city of London at night in aid of The Big Push maternity appeal at Whipps Cross University Hospital NHS Trust.
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8th June 2010
Nurse honoured for his brave work on the front line
Nurse at Whipps Cross has been honoured for his life saving work in Afghanistan.
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1st June 2010
CQC inpatient survey results improved
The Care Quality Commission has now published the results of the 2009 National Inpatient Survey. The survey is based on a sample of patients at Whipps Cross University Hospital who were selected at random to answer a questionnaire during August 2009.
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28th May 2010
Feeling ill or injured over the bank holiday weekend?
Ill or Injured over the Bank Holiday?
Over the weekend doctors surgeries will be closed at least part of the time, so where do you go for help if you or someone you know is unwell or hurt ?
Most people who go to a hospital Accident and Emergency Department (A&E) can be given advice over the phone or be treated much closer to home by a doctor, nurse or a pharmacist. If you need help there are a number of different options to try. However, if the problems is critical or life threatening please call 999 or go straight to A&E.
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24th May 2010
Make Do & Mend charity fashion show
Fashion designers join forces to “Make Do & Mend” for Whipps Cross
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24th May 2010
FoNS funding second year running
The Patient Experience Revolution continues to shine at Whipps Cross University Hospital. The Trust has gained national acclaim for the second year running from the Foundation of Nursing Studies and Burdett Trust for Nursing.
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18th May 2010
Big Push from Noor UI Islam Trust
The Maternity campaign at Whipps Cross has received a Big Push donation from The Noor UI Islam Trust.
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27th April 2010
Lukes Big Push Marathon finish
Sunday 25th April saw London host one of its biggest sporting events of the year and Whipps Cross University Hospital had a special interest with Luke Crosby running the Virgin London Marathon in aid of the Big Push.
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21st April 2010
Big Push supporter running London Marathon
Running the London Marathon is no mean feat, and for local man Luke Crosby, this Sunday will be one of the toughest challenges yet – apart from the day his son was born by emergency c-section at Whipps Cross University Hospital in October 2008.
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16th April 2010
Staff have to delay their charity trip adventure
Paula Hurrell and Shirley Bridge Senior Sister, Shirley Bridge and Health Care Support Worker, Paula Hurrell, have had to put their their mammoth task of hiking the Himalayas in order to raise money for the Wellbeing of Women (WoW) charity on hold.
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7th April 2010
60 scooter riders make an egg-xtra special Easter delivery
More than 60 scooter riders brought a special delivery of chocolate eggs to the Children’s ward at Whipps Cross University Hospital NHS Trust this Easter.
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7th April 2010
A happy work force at Whipps
Whipps staff in top 20 per cent of NHS staff who look forward to work.
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1st April 2010
Nurse and Midwife of the Year Awards
Whipps rewards its commitment by staff to improving the patient experience
2010 Nurse and Midwife of the Year nominations now open
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26th March 2010
Easter weekend 2010 services
Over the Easter weekend doctors surgeries will be closed at least part of the time, so where do you go for help if you or someone you know is unwell or hurt?
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22nd March 2010
Hospital merger SOC
Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Newham University Hospital NHS Trust and Whipps Cross University Hospital NHS Trust have been working together over recent months to explore the potential benefits for local patients if the management of their organisations was merged.
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18th March 2010
New maternity triage
Women arriving at the maternity unit at Whipps Cross University Hospital are now being met by a senior midwife who promptly assesses them and if they are in labour helps them decide where they will have their baby.
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16th March 2010
Diabetes donation
Donation of equipment to help treat people with diabetes donated to Whipps by former Mayor.
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10th March 2010
Whipps supports Professional Development Programme to improve organ donation
A unique programme to support a UK-wide network of hospital organ donation “champions” has been launched and is being supported by Whipps Cross University Hospital Organ and Tissue Donation Committee.
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8th March 2010
February magazine
Due to the Norovirus outbreak, the January edition of the Trust's magazine was cancelled. This issue features articles from this edition and latest news.
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5th March 2010
Vive la Revolution at Whipps!
A completely new way of caring for patients was launched at Whipps Cross University Hospital NHS Trust this week.
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2nd March 2010
Local resident joins Whipps Board and brings vital equality expertise
A highly experienced equality and diversity professional, who also lives locally and is a patient at the hospital, has accepted one of the vacant Non-Executive Director positions at Whipps Cross University NHS Hospital Trust.
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23rd February 2010
Improvements on their way to Whipps
New improvements are being made for a more welcoming entrance at Whipps!
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22nd February 2010
Breast cancer patients offered reconstructive surgery as Whipps first
Breast cancer patients at Whipps Cross University NHS Hospital NHS Trust now have the option of reconstructive surgery as a first of its kind at the hospital from Consultant Surgeon, Mr Anil Poddar.
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22nd February 2010
Health4nel consultation now extended!
The Health4nel (Healthcare for North East London) review will result in a set of options about the future provision of health services in the sector which will form part of a public consultation currently being undertaken.
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18th February 2010
Whipps Cross determined to improve patient safety
Whipps Cross University Hospital NHS Trust does not accept that it is `failing to implement patient safety alerts’, as the charity avma (Action against medical accidents) has claimed NHS trusts are doing.
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11th February 2010
Health4Nel Roadshow can now make it's stop at Whipps!
The Health4Nel Roadshow is now making its stop at Whipps Cross University Hospital on Wednesday 24th at the Coffee Shop.
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8th February 2010
Norovirus update – Visitor restrictions lifted
The previous visitor restrictions have now been lifted at Whipps Cross University Hospital. Steady progress has been made during the last few days allowing the ban to be lifted from today.
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4th February 2010
Surgeon conducts orchestra for charity
A surgeon at Whipps Cross University Hospital NHS Trust will be swapping his scalpel for a baton when he conducts the European Doctors Orchestra next week.
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2nd February 2010
Norovirus update
Whipps Cross begins the process of reopening - restrictions remain in place
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1st February 2010
Whipps Cross begins the process of reopening
Following guidance from the Health Protection Agency, Whipps Cross University Hospital NHS Trust has remained closed from most activity to enable the norovirus to clear.
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1st February 2010
Urgent referral advice for GPs
Urgent referral advice for GPs - Admissions prevention at Whipps Cross University Hospital NHS Trust during capacity strain.
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27th January 2010
Relatives can send loved ones messages of TLC over WX FM
Whipps Cross University Hospital has introduced a new way for relatives of patients currently on closed adult wards to send messages to their loved ones using Hospital Radio during the Norovirus outbreak.
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26th January 2010
Patients urged to bring appointment letter during Norovirus restrictions
Patients attending appointments at Whipps are urged to bring their letters with them during the Norovirus restrictions.
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26th January 2010
Whipps Cross Hospital takes action to stop spread of norovirus
Whipps Cross Hospital has closed its doors to most patients until further notice in an effort to contain the norovirus outbreak at the hospital.
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21st January 2010
Norovirus update – Visitor restrictions
There continues to be no visitor access to any of the wards at Whipps Cross University Hospital due to heightened infection control precautions until further notice.
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18th January 2010
POSTPONED: Whipps Health4Nel Roadshow
The Health4Nel Roadshow is making its stop at Whipps Cross University Hospital on Tuesday 26th January at the Coffee Shop.
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13th January 2010
Norovirus update – Visitor restrictions
There is currently no visitor access to any of the wards at Whipps Cross University Hospital due to heightened infection control precautions until further notice.
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8th September 2010
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8th September 2010
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