Appeal is launched
An appeal is being made for donations to provide 13 new electric beds for patients at Sevenoaks Hospital.
The adjustable beds are a great aid to patient comfort especially for those whose mobility is reduced.
Proceeds from the Friends annual bottle stall at the Riverhead Carnival will go to the appeal. The event will be held on Sunday September 19 from 1pm to 4pm at Chipstead Common, Witches Lane.
Please do donate bottles such as wine, beer, soft drinks, bubble bath and cooking sauce.
Annual Subscriptions are due by the end of September. They remain at £2.50 for existing members who could convert to making a one off payment of £25 for life membership. The cost is £5 for new members.
Please send them to The Secretary, The League of Friends of Sevenoaks Hospital, Hospital Road, Sevenoaks, Kent TN13 3PG.
To save costs please do sign up to receive newsletters electronically by emailing us with your details at info @ lofosh.org.uk
Please also let us know if you can spare any time to help with the coffee shop.
Street collection success
A big thank you to those who helped and contributed to our street collection in Sevenoaks on August 7 which raised £460.02.
Christmas is coming...
Look out for our Christmas cards on sale in the Cards for Good Causes outlet in Sevenoaks Library this autumn.
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Spotlight on hospital progress
Dawn Hallam - Head of Integrated Care for West Kent Community Health - has updated members on the progress of Sevenoaks Hospital.
She was speaking at the League of Friends Annual General Meeting on June 22 and highlighted the extensive facilities provided locally including the new audiology suite.
Work has now re-started on upgrading the minor injuries unit and is due to be finished during the second week of December.
Chairman Ian Philip explained committee changes and activities during the year. He thanked all the volunteers and staff who make the hospital work. See Chairman’s report (PDF 63KB)
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Teamwork: The catering team with their delicious food At the helm: Hospital Matron Maggie Powell
opens the new dining room
New facilities unveiled
Sevenoaks new kitchen and dining room has been completely refurbished as part of a major £750,000 upgrading plan.
The Primary Care Trust has also refurbished the boilers, lighting, heating and air conditioning.
During the winter work will be carried out on a £481,000 plan to upgrade the Minor Injuries Unit and cut waiting times. It should be finished by March.
President of the League of Friends Roger Hope said: “Clearly it is a cut above our existing unit and the staff are very excited about it.
“The unit will have a dedicated resuscitation room a children’s room, a plaster room and three adult examination and treatment rooms.”
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Contact us
The League of Friends of Sevenoaks Hospital
Sevenoaks Hospital, Hospital Road, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 3PG
Telephone: 01732 457172 (Secretary)
Email: info @ lofosh.org.uk
Contact the hospital
Sevenoaks Hospital, Hospital Road, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 3PG
Telephone: 01732 470200
West Kent Primary Care Trust NHS Website
Our aim
To supplement the service provided by the hospital for the health welfare and comfort of the patients and others in the community, by the provision of equipment and amenities for patients and staff.
Sevenoaks Hospital serves patients in the South West Kent area.