News
A little goes a long way:
Our Chairman’s budget funds small items of equipment quickly to make a significant impact on the wellbeing of patients.
Robbie’s cycle challenge
Robbie Cryer, Trustee of The Friends of York Hospitals met the challenge of cycling around all the York & Scarborough NHS premises on 25 February to raise funds to enhance patient care at York Hospital.
Access to Eye Care Services:
We funded £40K for Visual Field Equipment for the Eye Service at York Community Stadium. This includes a visual field analyser, focimeters and tonometers.
And lots more projects:
Over the years, we have funded lots of projects, large and small with your help. Here are some examples.
Scalp Cooling System
With your help we’ve given £17k to pay for a Scalp Cooling System for York Hospital. Approximately 50 patients each month opt for scalp cooling treatment. As more people are diagnosed with cancer, demand for this treatment will increase. Scalp cooling is intended to help prevent hair loss in people undergoing Systemic Anti–cancer Treatment
Shock Wave Therapy:
Your contributions have funded a Podiatry Shockwave Therapy Unit costing £13K. This will treat patients who have plantar fasciitis, a painful debilitating heel condition, or Achilles tendon pathology.
The physiotherapy service at York Hospital will also use it to widen the benefit for hospital and community patients.
6th Form Project
The Friends of York Hospitals and York & Scarborough Teaching Hospital NHS Trust are proud to engage with young people to provide an opportunity to gain an understanding of the role of medical staff within the NHS.