Hospital courtyards improved
Members of the Chelmsford Round Table Family continued their makeover of two of the hospital’s courtyards this weekend, with the stroke unit garden already dramatically improved having been cleared and weeded.
Terry Douglas, chairman of Chelmsford 41 club who is leading the project, said: “It’s great to see the courtyard in the stroke unit already looking so much better, but there’s still work for us to do. We hope to enhance the area with a variety of textures, colours and aromas which will help in the rehabilitation of stroke patients.”
The group will soon begin working on the courtyard on the children’s unit, making it a fun, safe environment for the young patients to play in during their time in hospital.
Terry added: “All those that have been involved have taken a great deal of pleasure from the work they have put in, even those who now have bad backs and sore limbs! The target is to have both courtyards in tip top condition by the spring, for use by patients, families and staff.”
Carrie loses her locks for charity
Carrie Farr, gynae admin coordinator, today went for the close shave in support of the breast care and the Macmillan nurses charitable funds.
Carrie, supported by family, friends and colleagues, had her long locks trimmed to just a few millimetres to raise money which will fund equipment and amenities for patients affected by cancer. Spectators were also given the chance to purchase homemade cakes, with all the proceeds being donated to the cause.
Before the shave, Carrie said: “I’m quite nervous about it, but it’s all for a really good cause. As well as supporting the charitable funds here at the hospital, all the hair I have shaved off will be going to a wig making charity to help others.”
You can still support Carrie’s brave efforts via her justgiving page at the following address:
http://www.justgiving.com/Carrie-Farr
Joint effort benefits the cardiac rehab service
National heart month is heading for a racing finish in Braintree thanks to three new exercise bikes that have been presented to the cardiac rehabilitation team.
The bikes were kindly donated by members of the Braintree Golf Club and Chelmsford and District Cardiac Support Group. They will be put to very good use by patients during cardiac rehabilitation sessions at Braintree Community Hospital, run by the team from Broomfield Hospital.
Martin Rolfe, a member of both the Braintree Golf Club and the Cardiac Support Group, said: "Rehabilitation is an important part of the recovery process for anyone who has suffered heart problems, so we’re extremely pleased to be able support the work of the rehab service. The sessions not only help patients with their physical wellbeing, but they provide a valuable support network at what can be a very difficult time.”
Last year the cardiac rehab team increased their service in Braintree to two sessions per week in the Braintree Community Hospital, with an average of 15 patients attending each class.
Debbie Whitfield, lead nurse for cardiac rehabilitation at Broomfield Hospital, said: “The bikes are easy for our patients to use and will last us a really long time. We were also able to buy a new projector and laptop will really enhance our education sessions. We know how important it is to offer ongoing care to cardiac patients to aid their recovery and this new equipment will certainly help us. On behalf of the team here I’d like to say a huge thank you to the members of the Cardiac Support Group and Braintree Golf Club for their continued support of our service.”
The cardiac support group was established to offer support to cardiac patients and their families.
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