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  • The Friends Blood Taking Unit celebrated its first year in December 2017
    The Friends Blood Taking Unit celebrated its first year in December 2017

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  • Sweet dreams: The Friends helped to bring a NEW service to St Cross in 2018
    Sweet dreams: The Friends helped to bring a NEW service to St Cross in 2018

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Leg Pressing support for physiotherapy

A leg press provides extra support for strengthening patient legs.

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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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Murals brighten the view out of Hoskyn Ward

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

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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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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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We are calling for more volunteers

We need some 20 volunteers to re-establish our Patient Visiting Service and expand our Mealtime Companion and Meet and Greet Services. 

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AGM 2024 Summary and presentations

On the 4th of September 2024, The Friends welcomed some 62 members and guests to the 69th AGM to celebrate another year of outstanding support for the Hospital in Rugby.

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AGM 2024 Lauched our 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 will celebrate 70 years of making a difference at the Hospital of St Cross and in the Community Service in Rugby.

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Social fundraiser Tracey Lennard has passed two amazing milestones

Fabulous fundraiser Tracey Lennard has been honoured for her efforts over 25 years during which she and her team have raised more than £200,000 for The Friends.

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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.

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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.

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  1. First Platinum Anniversary Appeal project announced
  2. 8 Year old cyclist supports the Appeal
  3. The Friends donated help on the move
  4. Rugby Borough Council planting celebrates our 70th Anniversary

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