We can not do what we do without you!
The Friends key activities are to raise funds for the patients and staff of Hammersmith Hospital. We use these funds to purchase equipment and many other items which improve the patient experience and working enviroment of the hospital's staff. We have been doing this for 75 years. Currently there are 10 volunteers that are actively helping us to achieve this.
Each year the Friends choose an Annual Project from requests submitted by staff
OUR ANNUAL PROJECT FOR 2024
Ultrasound Scanning Machine for Clinical and Educational services, £37,492.00
This year the receipient of the Annual Project award is the Vascular Department at Hammersmith Hospital which provides vascular scanning service to all cardio-vascular departments at Hammersmith Hospital and to the other 2 Trust sites for long waiters. Currently, the Department is facing a significant challenge due to the limited resources in the Vascular Laboratory. The Laboratory serves a large and growing patient population, however the laboratory currently has only one ultrasound machine which has resulted in a considerable backlog and extended waiting times for patients.
The waiting list for diagnostic ultrasound examinations has grown alarmingly long with some patients waiting several months for their appointments. This delay has serious consequences for patients, as timely diagnosis and treatment are crucial to prevent complications such as strokes, limb ischemia, and severe venous insufficiency. This is crucial for Renal patients on dialysis as delayed scans can result in fistula failure with devastating impact on patient care. Furthermore, the prolonged waiting times not only cause distress and anxiety among patients, but also compromise the quality of care the Department strives to provide. To address this urgent need the Friends have agreed to purchase an additional ultrasound machine dedicated to the Vascular Laboratory at Hammersmith Hospital.
The investment in an additional ultrasound machine will yield substantial benefits for patients by reducing waiting times, improving patient health outcomes through earlier diagnosis and intervention, and ultimately contribute to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of our ultrasound scanning service. Additionally, it will provide greater opportunity for Imperial students/trainees to improve their scanning skills.
Therefore, we are asking if, you would consider a donation to our fund raising campaign so that we can provide the £37,492 required for an Ultrasound Scanning Machine. We would be so very grateful, though we appreciate times are hard for so many now. Any support will be gratefully received.
Our busy Gift Shop, situated on the South Corridor, near to the main entrance. The gift shop carries a range of goods, including baby clothes, hand-knits for children and new borns, cards, Friends merchandise, Toys, books & stationary . Opening Hours: Mon - Fri 9am - 4pm
Our Flower shop is currently closed in the Main Entrance
Our Sale room, also situated on the South Corridor, near the Main Entrance, sells second hand donated goods, including quality clothing and toys. Opening Hours: Wednesday - Friday 10am - 3pm
Donations for our sale room are always welcome, unwanted gifts for re-sale, good quality clothing, small household items, books, DVDs, puzzles and toys. Donations may be left in our Gift Shop during opening hours, or by prior arrangement, at the Main Hospital Reception.
These shops are all manned by volunteers and managed by our Administrator.