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New approach speeds up the process for hip and knee replacement at St Cross

A £39,000 donation of equipment by The Friends has helped to enable hip and knee replacement patients to be cared for even more quickly, safely and efficiently. 

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New ultrasound facility opens at St Cross

The Friends donation of equipment costing £70,000 enables 4,000 more procedures per year!

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The Mayor's Special Appreciation Award

The Mayor of Rugby presented two Special Appreciation Awards to the Trustees at our Black Tie Dinner Dance.

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Murals brighten the view out of Hoskyn Ward

A dull wall facing the ward has been transformed with colourful murals.

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Helping patient mobility in Cedar Ward

New mobility aids help patients move from sitting to standing at the early stage of their therapy.

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More support for the Maple Unit

The Friends  conitnue to support the Maple Unit with donations of scalp cooling haircare kits.

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Leg Pressing support for physiotherapy

A leg press provides extra support for strengthening patient legs.

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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. 

Read a report about the event here.

Specialist Breast Surgery Care unit opens at St Cross

The Friends supported the project to bring specialist Breast Surgery Care Unit to St Cross.

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The Friends and the community say Thank You NHS

Last year the Friends of St Cross matched funds received from the organisers of the Heroes Ball and matched the funds to donate mugs and a Christmas lunch for the team at St Cross.

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  1. Helping patients breath more easily
  2. Friends inject support for pain relief in Outpatients
  3. The Friends donate an extra Arm for surgeons at St Cross
  4. Latest Carpal Tunnel release surgery comes to St Cross

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