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We are delighted to welcome Katy Wells, our newly appointed fundraiser, to the team. Katy has been a long-standing supporter of the charity and will be arranging regular fundraising events. If you would like to receive information about our events please look here on our website or email us to ask for your name to be added to our mailing list.  ...

Cardiac Nurse Specialists offer many patients timely and consistent care for a range of conditions, freeing up Consultant appointments for more complex cases.  Friends of Brighton & Hove Hospitals have agreed two-year funding for two new posts based at Royal Sussex County Hospital. Patrick Connolly, Acute Cardiac Nurse sees up to 40 patients in 5 clinics a week.  Patients ...

We are very hopeful that over cover feature on the October edition of the Kemptown Rag will generate some new volunteers for our shabby chic charity shop in Kemp Town. Say cheese! ...

Friends of Brighton & Hove Hospitals is looking for new designs for Christmas Cards for the forthcoming season. Designs should reflect Brighton & Hove and should work on a 6” x 4” card either landscape or portrait. Previous images are here.   The Friends will produce and print the cards, included information will reflect that proceeds from sales benefit Fri ...

In an article published in the July 2019 edition of OT News magazine, Paola O’Sullivan and Gemma Buckley explain how the introduction of activities on elderly acute wards has improved patients’ emotional and social wellbeing whilst in hospital.  Full article here. This article was first published by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists in Occupational Therapy News.  ...