Bsuh Charity

Thank you to all the Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals staff who will look after us and our loved ones this #BankHolidayWeekend.
#FeelgoodFriday

Did you know? Each year, grateful patients and visitors give back to each of our 4 hospitals and help improve care for those who need it most. To make this easier, we've created online giving pages for each hospital. Please help spread the word by sharing far and wide: Princess Royal Hospital - https://bit.ly/2rSyZTT Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital - https://bit.ly/2k7QUl9 Royal Sussex County Hospital - https://bit.ly/2IzVhQV Sussex Eye Hospital - https://bit.ly/2KzsMDi

Do you know someone who's looking for an opportunity to bring the community together to help our local hospitals? We'd love them to join our team as our Community & Events Fundraiser! Only 4 days left to apply: http://jobs.bsuh.nhs.uk/…/BSUH_Chari… /BSUH_Charity-v1219065… #charityjobs #fundraising #brighton #midsussex

Thanks to the generous contributions of community members to the Sussex Eye Hospital’s Charitable Fund and the trusty research of the team in theatres, patients are now wrapped in warm blankets after undergoing their operations. The idea came to light when theatre staff noticed that patients were uncomfortable after operations. The Sussex Eye Hospital can be such a cold building, and staff found that patients in the recovery room seemed to be affected by the cold the most. ...To resolve this, Tanya, Theatre Secretary, researched and proposed purchasing a blanket warmer with the capability to safely and evenly warm 10-12 blankets at a time. The warmer is small enough to sit on a countertop, is quiet and has no moving parts. Since the machine is fan-less and emits relaxing, blue lights, the equipment helps nurses and aides emphasise the comfort and care of patients. Most importantly, the warm blankets ensure continuity of warmth from when patients leave operating theatres and are transferred to recover on Pickford Ward. Phil Harris, Clinical Theatre Manager, said of the blankets, “The blankets are a really nice thing to have for patients. Just the other week, we placed a warmed blanket on a patient in recovery who immediately smiled and said, “Ooooh….that feels nice!” The blankets have also comforted patients before their operation. Tina, theatre nurse shared that a patient was nervous prior to undergoing her operation and the blanket helped to calm her down. Comforts like this are only possible thanks to the generosity of people that donate to the Sussex Eye Hospital.
You can help patients by making a gift today: www.justgiving.com/bsuhnhs.
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Exciting opportunity to join our team! Please share far & wide. Post closes on 27th August. :-)

Have you hosted your #Big7TeaParty yet? Get all the info you need and your Big7Tea Party Pack on our website: https://www.bsuh.nhs.uk/charity/news/

What better way to improve care for patients than by showing our passion and commitment to diversity, inclusivity, and love? For the second year in a row, the Brighton & Sussex University Hospitals Charity (BSUH Charity) had the privilege of hosting a float and walkers at Brighton Pride to represent the hard-working staff at the BSUH NHS Trust. Over 130 staff members joined in the fun at this year’s parade from finance team leads to paediatric registrars to the Chief Executiv...e. Representation was phenomenal!
Though the parade is an incredibly fun day out, it is also a truly important event – representing social justice, equality, and the fight for civil rights. The BSUH NHS Trust is honoured to be a part of this movement that continues for our brothers and sisters in the LGBT+ community. Though most of the day is full of laughter and joy, one cannot help but get emotional at the incredible, intense feeling of appreciation and support by the crowds along the route. To celebrate the NHS’s 70th birthday, our float was designed and built in partnership with Brighton University and the Princes’ Trust to resemble a giant birthday cake. We also danced along the 2.3 mile parade route to a heart-pumping playlist compiled by our fabulous research nurses. The atmosphere was exactly one of a fantastic birthday party, and several times along the route, groups of supporters chanted, “NHS! NHS! NHS!”
The BSUH Charity hopes to host the Trust float for several years to come. To everyone who took part in planning and preparations, Thank you! To our fearless leader for the day, Nicky Caley, we take off our hats to you! To those who walked alongside us and cheered for us as we passed, you are rock stars! We are graciously reflecting on a day full of colour, smiles, and humanity. Thank you all! #BrightonPride Brighton Gay Pride
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Make it a #FeelGoodFriday by giving to help patients at our 4 hospitals: Donate here: www.justgiving.com/bsuhnhs.

We're celebrating the NHS 70th Birthday with our own Big7Tea Party. Help us raise money to help improve care for patients at our 4 hospitals. Donate a baked good or pop in for a tasty treat on the 21st! :)

#NHSBig7Tea Parties are still happening! Raise money for our local hospitals all summer long by having family and friends round for a cuppa. Download your party pack on our website, get your bunting ready, and have a blast celebrating #NHS70! Where will you celebrate?
Real Patisserie have generously offered a 10% discount on party platters for fundraisers hosting a tea party for BSUH Charity. Comment below for the details!
Party Packs - www.bsuh.nhs.uk/charity/events

Such a yummy summer dinner! Give this recipe a go... https://www.bbc.com/food/recipes/fish_tac os_33979

Happy Birthday NHS! These are the activities we have going on at our 4 hospitals today:
• Birthday Treats for Patients on the way! – Thanks to generous donations to the BSUH Charity, patients will have a little treat delivered at lunchtime on the 5th July (Thursday) to celebrate the NHS 70th birthday. BSUH Charity cupcakes, fruit and gluten-free options will be delivered with patient meals. Look for Terry, Jess & Jess delivering on Pickford Ward, Chichester Ward, and AMU. W...e couldn’t do it without Terry McGuigan, patient services and the catering team – Thank you! • Free Hot Drink as ASDA – Hollingbury Store– ASDA – Hollingbury would like to thank NHS Staff on 5th July with a free hot drink at their café (Just bring your NHS ID). Pop by their Big7Tea Party on Friday, 6th July, and meet the Major of Brighton, Dee Simpson. Thank you for your compassionate, dedicated work! Want to host a tea party over the summer? Download your party pack and get all the support you need here: www.bsuh.nhs.uk/charity/events
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It's almost time to kick off all the #Big7Tea Parties raising money for our local hospitals! Tea Parties will take place all summer long, so download your party pack, get your bunting ready, and have a blast celebrating #NHS70! Where will you celebrate?
Real Patisserie have generously offered a 10% discount on party platters for fundraisers hosting a tea party for BSUH Charity. Comment below for the details!
We're thrilled to support fundraising efforts of ASDA - Hollingbur...y, Ambulatory Care Unit - County Hospital, Coastal Homecare - Hove, Peacehaven Community School, Level 8a West - County, Level 9a South - County, Unite the Untion, Speech & Language Therapies - Brighton General Hospital, and ASDA - Marina.
www.bsuh.nhs.uk/charity/events
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We had such a blast in the studio today! Thank you for having us. #NHS70 #Big7Tea

Come on England!