First Platinum Anniversary Appeal project announced
Our Platinum Anniversary Appeal will support the purchase a second ultrasound machine for Maternity Services in Rugby which would significantly increase the number of antenatal scans that can be carried out.
The Friends support potential life-saving research at St Cross
Potentially life-saving research for members of the British Armed Forces is set to be carried out at the Hospital of St Cross in Rugby.
Volunteers wanted!
We have been asked to expand the Ward Trolley Service, Mealtime Companion and Patient Visiting Services. We also need to fill vacancies in the rotas for some of our other services which occur from time to time.
Social fundraiser Tracey Lennard has passed two amazing milestones
Fabulous fundraiser Tracey Lennard has been honoured after raising more than £200,000 for The Friends of the Hospital of St Cross.
AGM 2024 Launched the Platinum Appeal
At the AGM, Doug Jones, Chair of the Charity, was delighted to accept a donation from the Rugby Male Voice Choir as the first contribution to the Platinum Appeal which celebate will 70 years of making a difference at the Hospital of St Cross and in the Community Service in Rugby.
We are calling for more volunteers
We have been asked to re-establish our Patient Visiting Service and expand our Mealtime Companion and Meet and Greet Services. We need some 20 volunteers to deliver these expanding services and to fill vacancies in other services which inevitably occur from time to time.
New approach speeds up the process for hip and knee replacement at St Cross
A pioneering new approach at the Hospital of St Cross, Rugby is enabling hip and knee replacement patients to be cared for even more quickly, safely and efficiently.
New Ultrasound facility opens at St Cross
A new imaging unit that will allow for an additional 4,000 procedures per year has opened St Cross.
Murals brighten the view for patients in Hoskyn Ward
A wall facing the Hoskyn ward has been transformed into colourful murals to help patient rehabilitation and staff wellbeing.
Helping patient mobility during therapy in Cedar Ward
New mobility aids help patients move from sitting to standing at the early stage of their therapy.
Leg Pressing support for physiotherapy
A leg press provides extra support for strengthening patient legs.
The Mayor's Special Appreciation Award
The Mayor of Rugby presented two Special Appreciation Awards to the Trustees at our Black Tie Dinner Dance
More support for the Maple Unit
The Friends conitnue to support the Maple Unit with donations of scalp cooling haircare kits.
AGM 2023 Summary and Presentations
The Friends welcomed some 60 members and guests to the 68th Annual General Meeting to celebrate another year of outstanding support for the Hospital in Rugby.