Focus Autumn 2021

IMPERIAL HEALTH CHARITY’S MAGAZINE AUTUMN 2021

GRANTS • ARTS • VOLUNTEERING • FUNDRAISING

PAGES 12 & 13 - Will you give a child in hospital the gift of play this winter? Donate today and support our Time For Play Appeal

ON THE BALL Big kick-off for community health project with Chelsea FC

REST AND RELAX Malcolm's memory inspires new family spaces for ICU

NATURE FIX Frea Buckler artworks inspire uplifting new look for hospital

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CHARING CROSS • HAMMERSMITH • QUEEN CHARLOTTE’S & CHELSEA • ST MARY’S • WESTERN EYE

Welcome to Focus

BELOW: You can support our work by taking part in the Santa In The City event this December. Turn to page 11 to find out more.

Welcome to the Autumn 2021 edition of Focus, the quarterly magazine from Imperial Health Charity.

Our NHS is in the midst of its toughest ever challenge. Despite the success of the vaccination programme and the easing of restrictions on our daily lives, our hospitals continue to face extraordinary pressure.

We know there is no quick fix and the demands on NHS services will continue for some time to come - but we also know our hospitals will have the support of their dedicated charity every step of the way.

As we work to provide vital assistance to the 14,000+ staff at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and the 1.5 million patients they care for every year, your generous support has never been more valuable.

In this edition of Focus, we turn the spotlight on several of our incredible individual supporters, each of whom has gone to extraordinary lengths to raise funds towards our work. On pages 8 and 9, you can read about the Hart family, who - inspired by the memory of their loving husband and father Malcolm - raised £20,000 to help us transform the family spaces at Hammersmith Hospital's intensive care unit. And on page 10, our miraculous athletes, Guy and Max, who completed a gruelling 18km swim across Lake Windermere in aid of the Trust's maternity services.

To the many thousands more who support our work, thank you.

Ian Lush OBE Chief Executive, Imperial Health Charity

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ABOVE: Your generous donations are helping to fund improvements to facilities for NHS staff.

Your donations help us fund improvements to staff areas D ozens of staff rooms, kitchen areas and shower facilities for hospital staff are set to be transformed this winter, thanks to your generous support.

Donations to our Covid-19 Relief Fund have been put towards a major programme of improvements that will ensure hard-working NHS staff can enjoy comfortable and calming environments before, during and after their shifts.

“Without your generous donations, these improvements would not have been possible” Work on more than 40 individual improvement projects is currently under way, including redecoration and refurbishments to rest spaces, new furniture and kitchen equipment, and better access to drinking water.

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are also due to be completed at Hammersmith Hospital's pharmacy department and St Mary's Hospital's Intensive Care Unit by the end of the year, with an additional rest nest for the Acute Medical Unit at Charing Cross Hospital to follow in 2022.

Improvements to a further eight changing rooms and a series of upgrades to bike sheds have already been finished.

Imperial College Healthcare will also be introducing new staff lounge areas across each of the three hospitals next year, where staff will be able to meet with colleagues and enjoy refreshments.

Without your generous donations at the peak of the pandemic in 2020, these much-needed improvements to staff spaces would not have been possible.

We awarded a grant of £1.7 million from our Covid-19 Relief Fund to support the programme of works as well as funding further mental health and wellbeing support for NHS staff responding to the pandemic.

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improvements to staff areas, including breakrooms, kitchens and showers, are currently in progress

£1.2m an initial £1.2m will be spent on the full programme of improvements

3 fully-refurbished, interior-designed staff rooms, known as 'Rest Nests'

3 shared lounges for staff to relax, refuel and recharge in

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£100k grant breathes new life into phlebotomy unit

O Lifestart Appeal hits target for vital maternity equipment Staff and patients in our hospitals' maternity departments are set to benefit from vital new equipment, thanks to your generous donations.

In August our Lifestart Appeal passed its £8,000 target, enabling us to purchase three new mobile resuscitation units for the neonatal teams at Queen Charlotte's & Chelsea and St Mary's hospitals.

This remarkable equipment, known as 'Lifestart trolleys', will allow maternity staff to provide lifesaving care for newborn babies at the bedside - without the need to cut the cord straight away.

This simple step can reduce a baby's risk of death by as much as 30%, while the close contact between mother and baby means there is no need for separation.

The success of our appeal helped to raise vital funds for our specialist maternity campaign, Poppy's Fund, which supports a range of improvement projects enabling staff to continue providing firstclass care for every family.

"We're so grateful to everyone who dug deep to make a donation towards our Lifestart Appeal," said Hayley Pannick, Director of Development at Imperial Health Charity.

"We want to help neonatal staff provide exceptional care for premature babies at the bedside, so that parents can stay close to their newborn for those vital first moments. Thanks to your generous support, these new resuscitation units will enable us to do exactly that. I know this will make such a big difference to the team."

ur grant of £100,000 has helped to fund an expansion of the Phlebotomy Unit at Hammersmith Hospital.

The funding boost has created a fresh and open space for patients receiving treatment for blood disorders.

The previous unit was based in an adapted office area, which struggled to meet the needs of patients and NHS staff.

But thanks to the new design and layout, more haematology and oncology patients can receive care in a private area. With five new treatment spaces, each area with its own computer and label printer, patients are benefiting from a more relaxing space.

Karen Bradley, Lead Nurse for Clinical Haematology at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, said.

“The state-of-the-art phlebotomy unit is a great reflection of what we can achieve to enhance clinical facilities.”

The enlarged space has also meant that, during the Covid-19 pandemic, staff and patients have been able to social distance with ease.

“It has had such a positive impact on patient experience and staff love the new space,” Karen added.

Are you a member of staff at Imperial College Healthcare? Find out how you can apply for funding to support your team at: www.imperialcharity.org.uk/grants

ABOVE: The expanded Phlebotomy Unit at Hammersmith Hospital.

Superstar fundraiser Lloyd to take on Wall of China walk

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ecord-breaking fundraiser Lloyd Scott is to take on another incredible charity challenge - walking part of the Great Wall of China wearing a deep sea diving suit.

Since being diagnosed with leukaemia in 1989, Lloyd has completed a series of memorable fundraising challenges - and his next feat will see him raise money for our Blood Fund campaign, which supports haematology research at Imperial College Healthcare.

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ABOVE: Staff from the Chelsea Foundation work to engage children and adults in community health projects.

Teaming up with Chelsea FC to tackle health inequalities A

funding boost from Imperial Health Charity is set to kick off an exciting new partnership with Chelsea Football Club.

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and the Premier League team's charitable arm, the Chelsea Foundation, will work together to tackle deep-rooted health problems in north west London.

Our grant will fund a one-year joint post between the Trust and the Foundation to lead the project, developing new health and wellbeing initiatives for the benefit of patients, NHS staff and our wider communities.

Ian Lush, Chief Executive of Imperial Health Charity, said: “Sport crosses cultural boundaries and brings

“Sport crosses cultural boundaries and brings people closer together. We hope to strengthen the link between sport, health and wellbeing” 4

people closer together. Through this exciting new project, we hope to strengthen the link between sport, health and wellbeing, and drive forward a series of initiatives that will address complex and deep-rooted health problems in north west London.”

As part of this new partnership, the Trust and Foundation will collaborate on community projects that aim to reduce health inequalities, improve access to healthcare for marginalised and often-excluded groups, and strengthen links between sport and the NHS.

'Pandemic has highlighted devastating inequalities' Bob Klaber, Director of Strategy, Research and Innovation at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, says that working with Imperial Health Charity and the Chelsea Foundation to design and deliver healthcare projects in the community can help to address some of the major health inequalities affecting people living in north west London.

"The Covid-19 pandemic has shown us the devastating effect of health inequalities in the community," said Dr Klaber (pictured, above).

"As a Trust serving some of the poorest communities in London, we understand the role we have to play in addressing some of the most pressing issues that affect people’s health, outside of our hospitals.

"By working closely with the Chelsea Foundation, we will leverage the natural relationship between sport, health and wellbeing and the NHS, and our combined connections into the community, to design and deliver projects with the greatest impact."

“Football has a unique ability to engage people in a range of health and educational programmes to boost health and wellbeing” Simon Taylor, Head of the Chelsea Foundation, said: “Football has a unique ability to engage people in a range of health and educational programmes and we are looking forward to working with the Trust to increase health and wellbeing in our communities.”

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Volunteers provide critical boost for hospitals' winter vaccination programme W

ith another tough winter ahead for the NHS, having a smooth-running vaccination programme in our hospitals couldn't be more important.

That's why our Vaccine Clinic Support Volunteers have been introduced across the Trust's hospitals, providing a shot in the arm for staff administering Covid-19 and flu jabs.

Our friendly volunteers are on hand, welcoming staff and visitors for their appointments and making sure they find their way.

They're also playing an important role in observing people after they've had their jab and following up with clinical staff if there are any concerns.

Sam Morris, Head of Volunteering at Imperial Health Charity, said: “When our volunteers first started supporting the vaccine clinics at the start of the year we had incredible feedback from NHS staff about the impact they made.

“We're so glad to be able to bring our volunteers back this autumn to help alleviate pressure on the NHS at this critical time.”

“We're so glad to be able to bring volunteers back this autumn to help alleviate pressure on the NHS at this critical time" Earlier in the year, our volunteers also supported NHS staff in running Covid-19 vaccine clinics, helping thousands of people in north west London receive their first and second doses. Between 1 January and 31 August, a total of 229 volunteers completed 926 shifts, racking up almost 3,000 hours of invaluble support for our hospitals.

To find out more about the latest volunteering opportunities at our hospitals, please visit: imperialcharity.org.uk/volunteer

ABOVE: Volunteer Sanjay lends a hand at the Trust's vaccine clinic at St Mary's Hospital.

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volunteers supported the Trust's vaccine clinics at Charing Cross, Hammersmith and St Mary's hospitals

926 volunteer shifts completed in the Trust's vaccine clinics (1 January - 31 August)

2,967 volunteer hours completed in the Trust's vaccine clinics (1 January - 31 August)

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ABOVE: Artworks by Adam Bridgland (above), Ben Eine (top right), Amy McCarthy (right) and Kate Gibb (far right) are among the new installations at St Mary's.

Bright and colourful artworks have inspired a stunning new look for the corridors around children's services at St Mary's Hospital. Here are some of the stories behind these uplifting new installations.

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rand new artworks at St Mary's Hospital have transformed the children's department for young patients and their families.

Children, parents, and staff visiting the hospital can now enjoy uplifting works created by a diverse group of artists, including Adam Bridgland, Ben Eine, Anthony Frost and Rana Begum.

The bright and joyful displays were installed earlier in the autumn, providing a colourful new look for the department's corridors.

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Rachel Christie is the Paediatric Outpatients and Ambulatory Care Manager at St Mary's. She said the artworks had made a real difference, injecting new life into what had previously been a plain space.

“Everything was taken away because of Covid-19 restrictions - the children haven't even had any toys to play with - so I think it's been really beneficial for them to have something nice to look at while they're waiting. It's made the arealook less plain and more cheery.”

Although many of the artworks on display are abstract in nature, their meanings are often deeply personal.

For instance, Adam Bridgland's print, My Favourite Colour is Rainbow, stands for joy, beauty, colour, play and hope, and was produced in the early part of the pandemic when rainbows became a symbol of support for the NHS. Bridgland uses a range of materials and working methods to explore British sentiments, and his often

“Everything was taken away because of Covid-19 so it's been beneficial for children to have something nice to look at. It's made the ward look much more cheery” FOCUS • AUTUMN 2021

Art in hospitals: what difference does it make?

“Many of our patients and their families have been coming to appointments for years - they had never seen artwork here before” witty artworks tap into our desire to remember and relive shared memories.

Meanwhile, Ben Eine is a pioneer in the exploration of contemporary typography art. Originally a graffiti writer, he is best known for his bright and colourful letters on shop fronts, which began in East London and and can now be found all over the world. Eine has collaborated with Banksy for 20 years, and their partnership helped to bring street art to a wider audience.

Each of the works was specially

chosen to appeal to children coming in for treatment, their parents, and the staff working in the department.

Rachel added: “Many of our patients and their families are people that have been coming to appointments over the last few years - they had never seen artwork here before and they told us how nice they've found them.

“A big thank you to Imperial Health Charity for providing us with this wonderful artwork. They’ve really made the children's department a lot brighter.”

We believe that art and creativity are key to our health and wellbeing. You can find out more about our hospital art collection and arts engagement programme on our website: www.imperialcharity.org.uk/arts

At Imperial Health Charity we believe creativity is key to our health and wellbeing - and with a comprehensive arts engagement programme and a museumaccredited collection of more than 2,000 artworks, we're passionate about improving the hospital experience for patients through displays, exhibitions, workshops and events.

Our collection focuses on 20th century and contemporary British art. We commission and collect many different works of art, including sculptures, paintings, video installations, photographs, limited edition prints and original works on paper. Our aim is to display these artworks prominently within our hospitals in order to enhance and uplift what can be sterile and intimidating surroundings.

We care for many historical works across the Trust's five hospital sites and our collection care team are proud to be fully accredited by Arts Council England, ensuring our artworks are cared for to museum standards. We also have many established artists represented in the collection, having collaborated with, amongst others, Jo Bruton, Nigel Hall, Tess Jaray, David Mach, Julian Opie and Bridget Riley.

In a recent survey, 94% of NHS staff working at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust told us they felt artworks on display made their hospital a better place to work.

You can find out more about our arts programme on our website.

Please visit: www.imperialcharity.org.uk/arts

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Malcolm's memory inspires transformation of family spaces at intensive care unit A

woman and her two children have raised £20,000 to help transform facilities for the friends and family of patients being looked after in intensive care at Hammersmith Hospital.

Ros Hart - with the support of her son Ben and daughter Lia - led the extraordinary fundraising effort after her husband Malcolm died at the hospital in 2017 following a battle with leukaemia.

The five-figure sum has been used to cover the cost of several improvements to the ICU's facilities, including enhancements to the kitchen space and quiet room that friends and family can use while their loved one is receiving treatment.

“We wanted to make a calming, comfortable, space for families going through the same terrible experience while marking Malcolm's life in a positive way” Ros, who set up the Malcolm Hart Foundation in 2018, spearheaded the fundraising campaign by organising a series of community events.

Working in partnership with Imperial Health Charity, she also hopes to fundraise towards improving family facilities for the ICUs at Charing Cross Hospital and St Mary's Hospital in the future.

“We're delighted that the first Malcolm Hart Quiet Room is now open and being used by family members of loved ones being treated in ICU,” said Ros. “Although Malcolm received exceptional care, the facilities for worried and fearful families needing a break from the trauma of seeing a loved one so ill were sparse and unsatisfactory.

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ABOVE: Malcolm Hart, who died at Hammersmith Hospital in 2017 after a battle with leukaemia.

RIGHT: The new furniture in the atrium and quiet room at Hammersmith Hospital's intensive care unit.

comfortable, private space for families going through the same terrible experience - and at the same time mark Malcolm's life in a positive way.”

The kitchen area and quiet rooms have been fully refurbished by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, with the funds raised by the Malcolm Hart Foundation used to purchase new furniture for these

spaces and the atrium area directly outside the ICU. With comfortable seating in a modern, spacious environment, these areas have become calm and relaxing spaces for family members to enjoy a moment of privacy during an extremely stressful time.

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MP3 players offer soothing sounds for hospital patients

“We're so grateful to Ros, her remarkable family and everyone who has helped us transform the family spaces at intensive care" installed in the atrium and kitchen areas.

Hayley Pannick, Director of Development at Imperial Health Charity, said: “We're so grateful to Ros, her remarkable family and everyone who has supported the Foundation in helping us transform the family spaces at Hammersmith Hospital's ICU. We're thrilled the space is now complete and ready to support many more families at the most challenging time.”

For people with dementia, a stay in hospital can be a distressing experience. An unfamiliar, environment coupled with medical treatment often causes agitation, which can even make their condition worse.

Now, thanks to a grant from Imperial Health Charity, MP3 players are giving patients a chance to tune out the stresses of the hospital with personalised music playlists that have been a big hit on the wards.

Jo James, Lead Nurse for Dementia at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, said: "We’ve found that patients with dementia are calmer, more alert and able to communicate with staff if they've been listening to music which resonates personally with them."

In a survey of patients carried out by staff, 84% said they felt noticeably better listening to music or radio that they like.

Jo added: "One of our patients loves Elvis and so we made a special playlist for him. He listened to it continuously and now one year later he still asks for it whenever he’s in hospital."

A recent study carried out by NHS Fife found that using music as a distraction technique significantly reduced levels of agitation and led to patients becoming markedly less stressed during clinical procedures.

Our grant enabled the dementia care team to purchase 32 MP3 players, USB flash drives and headphones for patients to use.

Several of the devices are specially designed for people with visual impairments and dementia.

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Windermere swimmers make a big splash to raise funds for maternity service

ABOVE and BELOW: Max Paddick (left) and Guy Alcock receive their medals after completing their extraordinary swimming challenge across Lake Windermere.

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wo of our fantastic fundraisers took the plunge by swimming 18km across Lake Windermere over the summer.

Guy Alcock and Max Paddick completed the gruelling swim in just over six hours, raising vital funds towards our Poppy's Fund campaign which provides extra support for the maternity services at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.

In total the pair have raised more than £20,000, which will be split between our work and the charity Dementia UK. “There must have been someone looking down on us as we couldn't have been any luckier with the weather!” said Guy after completing the challenge.

“We reached the six-mile halfway mark in three hours and 15 minutes for a short stop before pushing on up the west shoreline of the lake.

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which didn't help with our rhythm as the shoulders started to burn!”

Surrounded by mountain peaks and villages, picturesque Lake Windermere is the largest natural lake in England.

It's a popular hotspot for fundraisers who make a splash every year by swimming the lake's full 10-mile length.

“There must have been someone looking down on us as we couldn't have been any luckier with the weather” Guy and Max completed the challenge in an impressive time of six hours and 18 minutes, inspiring hundreds of well-wishers and supporters to donate towards their fundraising page online.

The funds raised by the pair will help us provide extra support to the hard-working maternity team based at Queen Charlotte's & Chelsea and St Mary's hospitals in north west London.

Generous donations in aid of Guy and Max's swim will go towards a range of improvement projects to help our fantastic NHS staff provide an even better service for families receiving maternity care at our hospitals.

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Dates for your diary Up for a challenge? There are so many exciting ways for you to get involved in fundraising events to support our work. Why not have a go at some of these great fundraising activities?

SANTA IN THE CITY DATE: 1 OR 2 DECEMBER 2021

ABOVE: Artworks by Frea Buckler have been installed in the imaging department at Charing Cross Hospital.

Art inspired by the natural world brings colour to hospital walls C

haring Cross Hospital's imaging department has been covered in uplifting new artworks with abstract shapes and vibrant tones to create a peaceful environment.

We worked with multi-disciplinary artist Frea Buckler to transform the area, introducing three murals, 12 bespoke prints and a refreshed design for the walls, cladding and flooring.

Buckler's work, titled 'Flows', takes inspiration from the outside world by incorporating a natural colour palette and smooth shapes that seamlessly weave across the artwork.

The new installations are helping to distract and comfort patients receiving PET/CT scans, while also creating an inspiring environment for staff working in the ward.

“It was a pleasure and a privilege to

“Frea's work has transformed a stark, clinical environment into a calming, compassionate space"

work on this commission, balancing my own creative vision with the needs of the patients and staff that will use the department,” said Buckler.

“Mostly, I hope it provides some sense of comfort and a feeling that someone has been thinking about them and their experience of the space.”

Luis Alves, a member of staff from the imaging department, was involved in bringing the project to life. He introduced the idea of using the space as he believes art plays an important role in easing anxiety among patients and staff.

“Frea's work has transformed a stark, clinical environment into a calming, compassionate and caring space,” he said.

“Most of our patients are worried about the unknown. Having a welldesigned space that incorporates art into the environment shows that we care about the patient experience and that we want them to feel welcomed at a time when they are going through a difficult phase.”

It won't be long till Christmas is upon us once again - so why not get into the festive spirit by signing up for this classic 5k fun run event?

Slip on a Saint Nick outfit and line up alongside hundreds of other Santas to raise money for our hospitals. You'll start by crossing the world-famous Millennium Bridge before heading along the South Bank, over Southwark Bridge, past the Tower of London and Tower Bridge, and finally through the City to finish in Paternoster Square.

LEVEL UP FOR THE NHS DATE: WHENEVER YOU LIKE! Will you answer our call to take up your controllers, headsets or keyboards and get gaming? Host your own gaming tournament, challenge yourself to set a personal record or take on the stamina challenge of a marathon gaming session. Visit our website to find lots of tips on how to turn your gaming skills into valuable donations to support our work.

LONDON LANDMARKS HALF MARATHON DATE: 3 APRIL 2022 This stunning half marathon is a closed road run and is the only half marathon to go through both the City of London and City of Westminster. From cultural landmarks and heritage to the city's quirky and hidden secrets, runners can explore the capital on a route like no other!

For For more more information information about about all all our fundraising events, our fundraising events, visit visit imperialcharity.org.uk/ imperialcharity.org.uk/ fundraising-events fundraising-events or or email email fundraising@imperialcharity.org.uk fundraising@imperialcharity.org.uk

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Please donate today and support our Time For Play Appeal Give a child the gift of play today A gift of £10 could pay for: multiplayer games, such as Connect 4 A gift of £20 could pay for: sensory balls to help develop a child's motor skills A gift of £50 could pay for: musical instruments, such as percussion tube sets A gift of £100 could pay for: an LED mood cube to help soothe and relax young children

Will you give a seriously ill child in hospital the gift of play by supporting our Time For Play Appeal this winter?

Sadly, many seriously ill children will spend the winter months in hospital this year. But at times of great distress and uncertainty, the power of play can make the world of difference.

This winter we need your help to create a truly exceptional play space for children at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. With your support we will transform the existing playroom into a vibrant and engaging space for play. Children of all ages will have the freedom to explore a wide range of ageappropriate games and sensory resources in a multi-functional space specially designed to encourage curiosity, movement and interaction.

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How can I make a donation?

1. Fill in a donation form Complete the form on page 13, tear it off and post it back to us at: Time For Play Appeal Imperial Health Charity 178-180 Edgware Road London, W2 2DS 2. Donate online To make a donation online, visit www.imperialcharity.org.uk/donate 3. Get in touch To discuss your donation in confidence, call our fundraising team on 020 3640 7766 or email fundraising@imperialcharity.org.uk

How will my donation make a difference?

With a major refurbishment already in the pipeline, your donation will enable us to purchase much-needed play equipment to further enhance the space.

Once complete, the new playroom will be used by specialist staff to deliver tailored arts, music and physical therapy activities - crucial support that can significantly enhance a child's recovery.

To find out more about our appeal and how your donation will make a real difference, please visit: imperialcharity.org.uk/timeforplay FOCUS • AUTUMN 2021

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How to give Make a donation We rely on your support to continue our important work. To make a donation, please visit www.imperialcharity.org.uk/donate or call 020 3640 7766.

Fundraise Do you have an idea for a sporting challenge or a sponsored event? Fundraise for Imperial Health Charity and we’ll support you every step of the way.

For upcoming events and fundraising ideas, visit www.imperialcharity.org.uk/fundraising-events or call 020 3640 7766.

Other ways to get involved Volunteer Volunteers play an important role in supporting our hospitals. To find out more about our latest volunteering opportunities, visit www.imperialcharity.org.uk/volunteer or call 020 3005 6391.

Apply for funding Are you a member of staff at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust? You may be eligible to apply for funding. To find out more, visit www.imperialcharity.org.uk/grants or call 020 3006 5328.

About us Imperial Health Charity helps our hospitals do more through grants, arts, volunteering and fundraising.

We fund major redevelopments, research and medical equipment as well as helping patients and their families at times of extreme financial difficulty.

Supporting the arts in healthcare, we manage an Arts Council accredited hospital art collection and run an arts engagement programme for patients and NHS staff.

We also manage volunteering across all five hospitals, adding value to the work of staff and helping to improve the hospital experience for patients.

Fundraising through major appeals and community events enables us to continue our important work.

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