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Memory Matters Cafe - Wednesday 18th March
We all had a great time this Wednesday at our memory matters cafe, bringing back the 70's with our own brand of 'Play your cards right'. Afterwards we were entertained by Anne Fotheringham who had many up on their feet having a good old...
Memory Matters Cafe
Another wonderful afternoon last Wednesday at the cafe, with 'play your cards right' hosted by our own Brucie (AKA Micky B) and our 'dolly dealer' Jo. Afterwards we were entertained by Tony Gold who had everyone on their feet...
Santa and the Sleigh Team Send A BIG thank you for supporting Ilkeston Hospital
Once again, Santa Claus found time to visit Ilkeston to deliver his best Christmas wishes. He returned, with his team of volunteers, for over five nights across the town, to speak to children about their wishes. There were many excited...
Provision of specialist shoulder operating tables.
The management of the theatre suite has asked us to fund the provision of specialist operating tables for shoulder operations. Following the League's membership approval, they have been installed in the treatment centre. ...
LEAGUE OF FRIENDS FUNDS EQUIPMENT FOR ILKESTON COMMUNITY OUTPATIENTS
The League is delighted to fund the purchase of 2 bladder scanners for use by the frailty team at Ilkeston Community Hospital. The scanners are useful pieces of kit, fully portable and are used to help assess urology patients with a view to quickly...
Coffee upgrade at Smileys Café
Due to the increased demand for our services, we have invested in a new coffee-making machine. The upgrade continues to offer our highly popular barista-grade coffee with the added benefit of using fresh milk as a...
NEW CHAIR FOR THE LEAGUE of FRIENDS.
Following a successful term as Chair, Jill Schmidt will be moving away from the area and has therefore stepped down as the League's chief officer. She leaves the role with the thanks of all who have benefited from her energy and...
Support for the MEMORY MATTERS dementia café
The volunteers supporting MEMORY MATTERS, a dementia café initiative from the League of Friends, are delighted to announce their association with the Ashmere Group. The Derbyshire care home specialists are experts in their provision of care...
THANK YOU, TERESSA.
The League of Friends volunteer team were delighted to be able to recognise the contribution of a significant supporter at their monthly members meeting. Teressa Paine, who donated the funds for the occasion, was invited to allow the group to...
SWEAR TO CARE DONATION FROM THE JUNCTION CAFE
The Junction Café have kindly donated the contents of an initiative where ‘rich’ language has been penalised. Sareena Long and Alice Boden (pictured) have pointed out that the collection, £154, does not reflect the nature of...
LEAGUE OF FRIENDS FUNDS an ECG FOR COMMUNITY NURSES
We are delighted to fund the purchase of an ECG machine for the community nursing Frailty Team. This equipment will help to diagnose heart-related illnesses for patients in the community, care homes and house-bound patients. It will be...
The League funds Nono Head Lights for ENT
We have provided the hospital's ENT clinics with 3 portable state-of-the-art head lights, replacing cumbersome larger equipment. This investment will allow consultants to hold more clinics and thus more patient throughput The photographs show...
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