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Nurses don’t
want to leave
LHCH
members The newsletter for all
public and staff members of
matters
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital
Issue 2
2021
LHCH Vaccine Centre Cystic
update Fibrosis drug
3 4
breakthrough
changes
lives
Team LHCH Charity
recognised news
6-7 11
at the first
LHCH
Virtual Awards
Welcome Covid vaccination programme reaches
Welcome to the latest edition of
three million milestone at LHCH
our newsletter for public and staff
members of Liverpool Heart and
Chest Hospital. More than three million doses of 80-year-olds and above in Cheshire and Wiggs, said: “Breaking through the 3
the Covid-19 vaccine have been Merseyside have now had both doses of million dose barrier gives us another
This month, we were particularly proud delivered across Cheshire and the vaccine and 90% of those aged 60- opportunity to thank everyone involved
to announce the winners of our ‘Best Merseyside. 64 have had their first dose. More than in the vaccine programme for their hard
of the Best’ LHCH Virtual Awards 2021. Liverpool University student, Lauren 94% of 65–69-year-olds have had their work and dedication and also mark the
The standard of nominations received Allwright, 22, received the three- first jab and 84% of 50–54-year-olds. fact that we continue to work at pace to
was simply outstanding this year. This millionth dose of vaccine against In the younger cohorts, around 75% of make everyone as safe from Covid-19
was no surprise when considering how Covid-19 recently at LHCH. She was 40–49-year-olds and 51% of 30-39-year- as we possibly can.
our teams have truly gone above and presented with a gift from Jenine Cryle, olds have also had their first dose so far. “Seeing Lauren receive the 3 millionth
beyond for their patients, families and a paramedic, who was the 5,000th Everyone in Cheshire and Merseyside dose of the vaccine is a very timely
each other over the last twelve months. person to receive a vaccination at the is urged to come forward for both their reminder this programme is not about
site in the first week of the programme. first and second dose, with everyone numbers, it is about people, our loved
The LHCH Vaccine Centre closed its In just six months, three million aged 18 or over now invited to be ones, friends, colleagues, and families.
doors recently after providing 45,000 doses have been provided, with an vaccinated. Each one of these doses makes a real
vaccinations over a six month period. incredible 74% of adults in Cheshire and Speaking to BBC Radio Merseyside, difference to people’s lives and our
This is a fantastic achievement and we Merseyside now having had at least Lauren, a student at the University of whole community. “Even fully vaccinated people can pass book online at www.nhs.uk/covid-
are particularly pleased to have played their first dose. Liverpool said: “I wanted to get the “Despite this success, there is still on Covid-19 to others, so we still need to vaccination or call 119 free of charge,
our part in providing this protection The milestone highlights the incredible vaccine today to protect myself, family a long way to go, and I would urge get the basics right and look after those anytime between 7am and 11pm seven
for health and social care staff and efforts of the NHS and partners to roll and friends. I usually spend a lot of time everyone to continue to do the sensible we love and everyone around us. days a week. A number of sites are also
members of our local community. out the vaccination programme. It also with my grandparents and it’s nice to things around hand hygiene, social My thanks again go to everyone welcoming walk-ins, and you can find
shows the commitment of staff and know I’ll be helping to keep them safe distancing and wearing a mask while involved in delivering this vital vaccination out more information about sites in your
Our colleagues continue to work volunteers in delivering the programme too.” we fight against the Delta variant of programme and also those who have area by looking on your Local Authority
exceptionally hard through the recovery and encouraging the public to get Deputy Director of Vaccination and Covid-19. As we begin to open up to a come forward to have the vaccine or CCG website
phase at the hospital and ensure our vaccinated. Testing for the Cheshire and Merseyside more normal life, we all need to be as themselves.”
patients receive the care and treatment This means more than 89% of Health and Care Partnership, Robin vigilant as ever. Anyone aged 18 and over can now
they require as swiftly as possible. As
covid restrictions ease it is important
that we do not become complacent and
we will continue to maintain the highest LHCH announced as Digital Aspirant
standards of infection prevention here
at LHCH to protect our patients and Cath Lab LHCH is delighted to have been
announced by Health Secretary Matt
will play a pivotal role in supporting our
digital ambitions at LHCH.”
‘topping
colleagues.
Hancock, as one of the second wave Kate Warriner (pictured), Chief Digital
We hope you enjoy the summer. Keep of trusts welcomed on to the Digital and Information Officer, said: “Digital
safe.
out’ Aspirant Programme.
The Digital Aspirant Programme is a
national digital scheme to support NHS
Excellence will help ensure patient and
staff experience of using technology
is parallel to the care we provide –
ceremony
Best wishes
trusts to improve their Digital Maturity and outstanding. Digital Excellence sets
in turn help enable better health, better out a direction of travel including the
care, financial sustainability and better achievement of international digital
experiences for our staff and patients. maturity accreditation, digitally enabled
Another milestone The scheme achieves this by providing safety improvements, advanced
was reached at LHCH funding which trusts match with their own analytics and electronic patient record
recently with a topping investment in digital initiatives. NHSX is developments.
out ceremony for providing up to £6m over the next three “Our progress to date has been
the re-development years to help 7 trusts, including LHCH, excellent with a number of
programme of our Above: Jane Tomkinson, deliver their digital ambitions: significant programmes
Catheter Laboratories. CEO is pictured front Jane Tomkinson, Chief Executive, said: commenced and
The programme will centre with members “This announcement is more great news in delivery, which
ensure outstanding of the Cath Lab Project for LHCH. Recently we were pleased to will only be further
facilities are maintained Team Right: Paul Jackson, launch our new digital strategy, Digital enhanced by
for both our patients and Capital Projects Manager Excellence, which identifies significant today’s news
our staff. and Dr Nick Palmer, ambitions to deliver digital excellence about the
Neil Large MBE, Jane for patients, staff and populations. Digital Aspirant
Chair Tomkinson OBE, Consultant Cardiologist at
the topping out ceremony. Our inclusion in the Digital Aspirant Programme.”
Chief Executive programme, with the national investment,
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Cystic fibrosis patients say new drug has saved their lives
Three cystic fibrosis patients at LHCH have described how they have been saved from serious James I used to start the day coughing up
illnesses and potential lung transplants, thanks to a new drug therapy, Kaftrio. “I knew about the drug Kaftrio and the mucus which had settled on my chest
team at LHCH had told me they had overnight and then being sick. Now,
You can read the full stories from Sarah, James and Jody on the LHCH website www.lhch.nhs.uk applied to the company Vertex for a I don’t cough at all – in fact I haven’t
license to give it to me in exchange for coughed since three days after starting
my data. One morning they came in on the tablets.
In total 222 patients at LHCH have Pharmaceuticals, we are now able to usually it is so sticky and thick it
for the usual ward round and my mum “My spirometer reading of lung
been treated with Kaftrio, a triple offer it to more of our CF patients.” doesn’t come out but this was like
was with me, as she visited every day. function at its lowest was 22 per cent
drug treatment, transforming their Sarah Kay, James Wojda and Jody water and kept coming. I remember
“The consultant Professor Walshaw and the last time I measured it, it was
lives with all reporting a significant Lewis have all experienced first-hand this strange sensation and I realised
was with the pharmacist and two 49 per cent. At one stage I didn’t think I
improvement in their health. amazing treatment from ‘wonder drug’ I was feeling air at the bottom of my
cystic fibrosis would last another year; now, I feel like
It comes after NHS England Kaftrio. lungs, something I’d never felt before. “In December 2020 I recorded my
specialist nurses me again.”
announced on 30 June 2020 that a “It was incredible, very exciting but highest lung function test for five years
and he held up a James is once again playing cricket
deal had been agreed for Kaftrio. Sarah also overwhelming to get my head at 47 per cent; at my lowest it had
white paper bag and working as a professional cricket
The Trust’s Clinical Lead for “I felt the impact in just six hours. I round it, after always thinking I would dropped to just 24 per cent, in January
and said he had coach; he has been taken on by
Respiratory Medicine Dr Martin started coughing up loads of mucus; die before my mum and accepting it. 2020.
something for me Shrewsbury Cricket Club to coach in
Ledson said: “I did not think it would Sarah’s husband Stephen “I lost nearly three years of my life
– a bag of Kaftrio the prestigious Birmingham Premier
happen in my lifetime; all the patients Kay has embarked on a battling one complication after another,
tablets. League.
suitable for the treatment have had 125-day ‘Furthest Points facing so many setbacks and seeing
“My mum
huge benefits. Challenge’, cycling 16-20 Jody myself wither away and change from
was crying,
“If it is possible, we are as pleased miles each day on a static “Within a week of taking the tablets I no being energetic, bubbly and happy to
the nurses and
as the patients – we have been bike at home to raise money longer needed oxygen at rest; my sats a very lost, angry and frail person.”
pharmacist were
watching and waiting for these for the LHCH Charity. This had shot up to 94 per cent, a number “It took a long time for me to get my
emotional and I
therapies to be developed and made mirrors his motorbike tour in I hadn’t seen for a long time. I was head round the fact that I wouldn’t be
was emotional – I
available and now it is a reality, it is 2010 which visited the four putting on weight and my energy levels able to have kids and now, thanks to
knew that was a
a wonderful success. Also, due to furthest compass points in were rising. I was waking up in the Kaftrio, it is a possibility. It has saved
changing point in
flexibility in the criteria of eligibility for the UK mainland, a total of morning actually feeling refreshed and my life and given me a new lease of
my life.”
treatment agreed by NHS England 2,500 miles (see page 11). not drained. life, it is like a miracle.
“Every morning
as part of the deal with Vertex
My role during the pandemic ensured that these were allocated to staff
across the hospital. The team spirit was
amazing.”
pandemic I joined the Covid Screening
Team which offers a vital service
providing both patients and staff testing
for Covid 19. The team offered PCR
(red zone) was challenging. The team
have been fantastic at supporting one
another though and we were thrilled
with the generous donations from local
Over the last twelve months and during the Covid 19 pandemic, our teams at LHCH have faced Justine Brislen,
Deputy Head of swabs early on in the pandemic for businesses and individuals. We cannot
unprecedented challenges. Members Matters spoke to some of our team to find out how their roles patients and staff (both symptomatic thank them enough.”
Education
changed during the pandemic and what they recall from the experience. “Fit testing has and asymptomatic). Towards the end
been crucial during of last year we introduced Lateral Flow
Becky Moore, Caroline Waine, from home and stay connected. I also tests for our staff and more recently have Melissa Hilton,
the pandemic to
Hygiene Assistant Deputy Electronic assisted in delivering milk and bread implemented saliva based LAMP tests. Exercise
ensure we keep our
Supervisor Patient Record to the wards and departments that the Testing is key to us preventing outbreaks Physiologist
staff safe from harm.
“The cleanliness Manager Trust kindly provided for at LHCH and we are proud of the work “During the
The Education Team undertook a huge
of the hospital has “During Covid us.” we have done to support this.” pandemic, I worked
amount of work to make this happen and
been even more pandemic, I Dave Pierce, in a different role
this became our key focus for a period of
essential over the was involved in Portering and supported the
time. I also became part of the Vaccine Sadie Norman,
last year or so. The setting up the Attend Supervisor Therapies and wider
Group responsible for the set up of the Sister, Critical
Hygiene Services team played a vital role Anywhere platform for “During the team within Critical Care and
Covid 19 Vaccination Centre. I became Care
in reducing the spread of Coronavirus our patients to be able to attend virtual pandemic, the worked in red ‘Covid Positive’ zones. I
a vaccinator and I have been pleased “I work within
and other infections. We have worked clinics. The first lockdown happened so Porters have also set up a staff yoga and relaxation
to be able to play my part in protecting the Critical Care
together as a team and supported quickly that the team had to work really delivered a quality class which was socially distanced
our patients, staff and members of the Unit and have
one another through thick and thin. I’m fast to make this available. The system service for both our patients and our to support staff health and wellbeing
public by delivering the seen first-hand the
immensely proud of our team. We also works well and is a great tool for enabling staff. during this difficult time. The team also
vaccination.” devastating impact
changed roles when needed to help out clinic appointments to take place safely From transporting patients safely developed a covid rehab book and
Covid 19 has had on our
in other areas within Facilities and we all and virtually.” to delivering food to wards and shared this online for other trusts to use.”
Ria Carter, most poorly patients. It’s been a difficult
adapted daily to different responsibilities “I was also involved in the deployment departments to support staff health and Emergency year and getting used to wearing
and duties as we are all part of Team of laptops to aid remote working. This wellbeing. We were also inundated with Planner Personal Protective Equipment in the
LHCH.” helped colleagues to be able to work kind donations from companies and we “During the early days for our ‘Covid Positive’ area
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LHCH
During more normal times we would have
held our ‘Best of Best’ annual awards event
in person to recognise and celebrate the
VIRTUAL
achievements of our fabulous teams and
individuals that work at LHCH.
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AWARDS
Sadly, the Covid 19 pandemic had meant this was not to be
and the LHCH ‘Best of the Best’ Awards was held online
instead on Thursday 1st July at 6pm.
The evening was hosted by Pete Pinnington (pictured right)
2021
who provided a fun session of ‘Bingo Bedlam’ for colleagues
to enjoy at the end of the evening.
Congratulations to all nominees, shortlisted and winning
teams and colleagues. The winners were announced as
follows:
Compassion in Care Award: Specialist Palliative Care Team ★
1
★ 1
Quality Improvement:
Outstanding Service Delivery:
Breathe Programme
Critical Care Team ★
★
3
2
★
8
Outstanding Contribution: Covid Testing Team ★ 4
Significant Impact to Patient Safety: Infection Prevention Team ★
5
Non Clinical Team of the Year: Supplies and Hygiene Services Teams ★
6
Unsung Heroes: Therapies Team ★ 7
IMPACT Award: Pharmacy Team ★ 8
Enhancing Patient Experience: Cedar Ward ★ 9
Working Together:
Caring for Those Who Care:
Vaccine Team ★
Fit Testing Team ★
10
11
★ 9
★
★
Employee of the Year: Mr Julius Asante-Siaw 12
5
★
2
★ 6
★
10
★ 4 ★
12
★
12
★3
★
11
6
★ 6
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Nurses don’t want to leave Liverpool Heart Employee of the Month Awards
and Chest Hospital Our ‘Best of the Best’ Monthly Award Scheme has
gone from strength to strength this year.Congratulations
to our most recent winners of the ‘Best of the Best’
Employee of the Month Award:
Kevin Jones, Operating Department Practitioner – January 2021
“Kevin was asked by the Intensive Therapy Unit Coordinator to put together a transfer
team to facilitate the movement of vented COVID positive patients to LHCH. Kevin
was able to put a team of ODPs together at short notice and quickly established
a protocol and listed equipment needed for the transfers. The service has eased
pressure on other trusts in the region and allowed LHCH to continue operating lists.
Communication from Kevin has been excellent every day and he has ensured an
ODP is available at all times.”
Helen Hilton-Laird, Nursing Richie Price, Post Porter – March 2021
Assistant – February 2021 “Richie has been a huge support to an intern
“Helen has been a hero on a new project that LHCH is hosting. Project
supporting the nursing team Search is a valuable project opportunity
all through Covid and offering NHS work placements to interns
especially within the who have learning disabilities. Richie
Covid Positive Red has been outstanding in the care,
Zone. She was in effort, support and time he has
there all the time and provided to Aaron, the intern for the
Five specialist nurses who clocked up a total of 189 and guidance; flipping wards to red for COVID-19
provided the most three months he has been with us.
years before retiring have returned to work at LHCH patients and back again; making sure staff had all the
amazing support Richie has supported many
as they love it so much. latest information they needed as well as giving them
to the patients and interns over the last couple of
The five are Alison Hulme, Sue Oakes, Valerie Wallace, reassurance. years but the previous interns
“It has been tough. But I don’t want to leave; I retired in nurses. The mixture
Lynn Trayer-Dowell and Janice Dunne. have not required the same level
of Intensive care and
The last year has been tough for them all – especially November and returned to work three days a week and I of support as Aaron. Richie has been instrumental in Aaron thriving
ward patients on the unit
for Lynn Trayer-Dowell; as a specialist nurse in infection work extra days if needed. in his placement and we have witnessed his confidence and abilities
has been especially hard.
prevention and control she has been in the forefront of “I love working here, we have a great team and we increasing so much. It has been wonderful to see and to hear the
On days that the nurses felt we simply can’t cope,
the Trust’s response to COVID-19, helping to protect support each other; working part time means I don’t get positive feedback this placement has had on Aaron and the praise it has
Helen put herself out there with a big smile on her
both patients and staff. so tired and have a better quality of life. I have learned received from his parents on the confidence it has given him. Aaron has
face and just got stuck in. Helen has never had a
Lynn said: “When the pandemic started it was like a so much in the past year, about COVID and about day that I haven’t seen her smiling through. She is thoroughly enjoyed working at LHCH and the majority of this has been
big explosion; there was a massive amount for us to myself – and I don’t want to leave so I am not setting a a real front line hero!” down to Richie and the support and encouragement he has provided.”
do; myself and the lead nurse for infection prevention date to retire.”
and control have felt like guardians of people’s safety, You can read more about Alison, Sue, Val and Janice
Stephen Taylor, Diagnostic Radiographer – April 2021 Sophie Stubbs, Senior Information Analyst
responding to the constant changes in protocols via www.lhch.nhs.uk
– May 2021
“Always goes above and beyond to ensure that patients
have a comfortable experience during “Over the last year, Sophie has provided an amazing amount
their scans. On one occasion, of support for her team by stepping up and
Stephen stayed after work hours working beyond her expected remit. While
Like mother like daughter...
to monitor and comfort a patient the Information Manager was on Maternity
awaiting transfer to Accident and leave, Sophie provided a level of direction
Emergency. This example of for the team and regularly provided work of
outstanding commitment to the highest quality. The last year has
patient care, is what makes been incredibly tough for the team
It was a special day for one of our senior nurses at LHCH Stephen an integral part of as national responses have been
recently. the team, and sets a good required with short turnarounds and
Jo Shaw, Head of Nursing – Clinical Services started example of the high quality sometimes at the weekend, but
working at LHCH 22 years ago as a nurse on one of our of care radiology provides. with Sophie’s input and guidance
surgical wards. In April, her daughter, Jessi started her own He is a great mentor, and we’ve been able to manage these
career with her first shift as a Healthcare Assistant at LHCH. is always willing to go the demands. She’s a pleasure to
Jo said: “I feel so proud that my Jessi has taken the same extra mile to provide a fantastic work with and has a can-do attitude
step as I have into nursing . I hope she enjoys her time here learning environment.” that radiates through the team.”
at LHCH as much as I have. Bring on the next 22 years.”
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Become a
Governor at LHCH Charity news update
LHCH is currently running elections to fill the following Governor seats
in the public constituency: This past year has been a busy time for LHCH Charity. We have been involved in several major projects as well as helping to
Merseyside – 1 seat support our patients, their families and our staff during this tough time.
Cheshire – 2 seats If you would like to learn more about the difference we have made – why not take a look at our website and see how your
North Wales – 1 seat support has helped. www.lhchcharity.org.uk
Rest of England & Wales – 1 seat
By becoming a Governor you could support us achieve our ambition to ‘be the
Stephen’s story
best – leading and delivering outstanding heart and chest care and research’. by the team at LHCH had been the
inspiration for the challenge.
Welcome Karen
Governors help shape the future of our outstanding hospital and have a
voice by representing the views of our members and the public. “I’ve wanted to raise money and
A cyclist from Crewe is riding to support the LHCH Charity for a while
SAVE THE 2021 Earlier this year, Dr Karen the furthest four compass points of but I wasn’t sure what to do. Due to
Interested? Higginbotham joined the Council of mainland Britain, to say ‘thank you’ covid and supporting Sarah, it wasn’t
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S E P TE M B
Governors as Nominated Governor
– LJMU.
for the exceptional hospital care going to be possible to travel and
You can obtain more information ER that his wife has received for many spend time away from home – so this
You are welcome to Karen is a Senior Lecturer at was the next best thing I could think
about the role and process by years.
attend the Combined Liverpool John Moores University of! It’s also returning to the route I first
visiting Stephen Kay, 37, completed
General Meeting of the Council (LJMU) for Adult Nursing with a completed 11 years ago, and when I
www.cesvotes.com/lhch2021. the ‘Furthest Points’ challenge by
of Governors and Annual specialist interest in Heart Failure and first met my wife-to-be during some
For more information please motorbike over five days in July 2010,
Members’ Meeting on Monday Palliative Care. fundraising. “This just feels right –
contact Civica Election Services but decided he wanted to test his
27th September 2021, at 4pm. On appointment to the role Karen recreating a challenge from when we
by calling 020 8889 9203 or by fitness and endurance further, by
To express your interest said: “I am delighted to have been first met and supporting a cause so
emailing ftnominationenquiries@ revisiting the epic 2500 mile journey –
in attending please email provided the opportunity to represent close to our hearts!”
CESvotes.com. Alternatively but completing it virtually.
membership.office@lhch.nhs.uk LJMU on the Council of Governors. Stephen is posting daily updates
you can contact the Membership The Operations Manager for
Full details will be published I look forward to playing a key and a journey tracker to chart his
Office on 0151 600 1410 or by Network Rail, said: “I’m attempting to
on www.lhch.nhs.uk before the partnership role between the two progress, and says he hopes to
emailing membership.office@ reach all four compass points in 125
meeting. organisations and supporting LHCH complete all 2500 miles by mid-
lhch.nhs.uk. days, by cycling 20 miles every day amount of time off work, so I looked to
to continue to provide outstanding using the exercise bike in my living see if there was a virtual route planner July. Stephen has already raised an
care.” Welcome Karen. room. – and there was. impressive £2,500 for LHCH Charity.
“Although originally I’d wanted to Stephen, who started out on his Thank you Stephen.
Celebrating 30 years of LHCH LHCH cycle the route physically, I realised solo virtual journey on 1st March, said
that I wouldn’t be able to take that his wife Sarah who has been treated
1st April 2021
marked 30 years
Patient and staff expectations
have changed over the years but
which is
where we
Jack and Imogen’s coast to coast adventure
to the day that the fundamental way we do the do the more Best of luck to Jack Weatherburn, to being at one with nature and enough for raising funds for LHCH
LHCH, formerly diagnostic tests hasn’t. Technology specialised Senior Respiratory Physiologist and the physical challenge that this will Charity and helping us to continue to
known as The has had the biggest impact on our testing Imogen Paul, Assistant Respiratory bring. We wanted to do this not only support our patients, their families and
Cardiothoracic job. For example, we used to use both for Physiologist who are walking to raise funds for the LHCH Charity our fantastic staff.”
Centre, was water filled spirometers. respiratory self-supported across the UK but to also further uplift the spirits of You can support Jack and Imogen
one of 57 “I thoroughly enjoy my job as a and cardiology that isn’t from coast to coast (Newcastle to our friends and colleagues who have by visiting www.justgiving.com/
organisations in Healthcare Scientist here at LHCH done elsewhere. The biggest change Bowness on Solway) on the 13th of worked relentlessly throughout the fundraising/imogenandjack
the first wave of NHS Trusts. over the years has been the increase July. pandemic.”
We spoke to Dot Price, Manager in community work and more recently, The pair from Respiratory Head of
of Respiratory Diagnostics and the different ways of working. For Diagnostics have taken on this Fundraising, Mary
Staff Governor – Allied Healthcare example, working from home has challenge to kindly support the Liley said: “We
Professionals, Technical and Scientific only been made possible because hospital’s very own LHCH Charity. are absolutely
who told us she started working here of technology. This is only available Imogen spoke of this fantastic trek: delighted that Jack
on 8th December 1976 as a very quiet for reporting but we’re looking at the “We felt inspired to do this because of and Imogen have
and naïve 16 year old! possibility of telemedicine clinics from the difficult year that the Trust has had chosen to support
“Over the thirty years, the name home. due to the pandemic. It is our aim to LHCH Charity in
of our profession has changed “The stand out moments for me give something back and to contribute this way – and
many times e.g. Physiological from the last thirty years have been to a worthy cause. We have decided what a challenge
Measurement Technician to Medical achieving both of my degrees and to support the LHCH Charity because they have set
Technical Officer, Respiratory Clinical being instrumental in the setting up of we feel honoured to work for such a themselves! We
Physiologist and Healthcare Scientist. our current sleep service.” great hospital. We are looking forward can’t thank them
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LHCH Therapies team take on
C harit y news update Three Peaks
Thank you to Aaron Thomas and colleagues from the
LHCH Therapies team who are taking on an epic three
peaks hike to climb Mount Snowdon, Scafell Pike and
Ben Nevis in an amazing 24 hours to support LHCH
Charity!
Aaron said: “As healthcare professionals we have faced a
variety of challenges over the last 12 months. To help keep
me focused and avoid burning out I’ve been setting myself
goals and challenges in my personal life. Most recently I
discussed with some colleagues about stepping this up
to the next level and taking on the UK 3 peak challenge. It
seems a lot of my colleagues were in a similar boat to me
as we’ve ended up with a group of 16 all wanting to take
part.”
Show your support to Aaron and Team Therapies by
visiting www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Aaron-Thomas7
Good luck to the team who had already raised an
impressive £480 at the time of going to print.
The Grand Summer Raffle is here
an electric bike £1,000
worth £2,000 in cash
Our Grand Summer Raffle has Tickets are only £1 each and you Don’t delay get your tickets today
now launched and there are can purchase yours at the LHCH and if you think you can sell some
some great prizes to be won Charity Office, online at www. more give us a call!
including an electric bike worth lhchcharity.org.uk or you can
£2,000, £1,000 cash and many give us a call on 0151 600 1409 to
other exciting prizes! purchase yours over the phone.
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