The latest piece of equipment that the Friends have donated to The Hospital of St Cross is a bed mover.
Theatre staff at St Cross move between 15 and 25 patients per day to and from wards and theatres. The journey involves travelling along the eight per cent gradient in the approach to theatres.
It previously required several members of the team to help move patients. However, the wheels on the new bed mover are battery powered and placed under one end of the bed which can then be driven up and down the ramp by a single person.
Larissa Belgrove, Senior Theatre Sister at St Cross said “this new equipment has made a world of a difference to the team and patients also feel more secure as they are transported to and from the wards. We are most grateful to The Friends for donating this excellent piece of equipment.”
Doug Jones, Chair of The Friends of St Cross said “it was great to see the ease with which beds can be moved and the difference this will make to staff and patients alike.
“I am delighted to report that we are halfway to achieving our target of raising at least £70,000 as part of our Platinum Anniversary Celebrations! An update on the Appeal will be given at our AGM on the 10th of September which is open to the public. SAVE THE DATE in your diary!!”
Photo 1: Bed mover Left to right: Eugenia Panford, HCSW, Larissa Belgrove, Theatre Manager, Emma Bayliss, Theatre Sister, Willy Goldschmidt, President of The Friends of St Cross and Doug Jones, Chair of The Friends of St Cross.
Photo 2: Bed mover ready to roll Left to Right:- Emma Bayliss , Theatre Sister, Danielle Loydall , Deputy Theatre Manager, Alison Bolsover, Clinical Lead, Larissa Belgrove, Theatre Manager, Doug Jones, Chair of The Friends of St Cross and Thomas Kraftsik, Theatre Nurse.