Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

03/05/2026

Our QVH Macmillan Centre is looking for massage therapists to volunteer their time on Friday mornings to help us support people living with and beyond cancer. Can you help, or do you know someone who could? 💆

You will need:
- Massage qualification (e.g. Aromatherapy, Indian Head Massage)
- 1-2 years’ experience
- Professional registration & indemnity insurance
- A compassionate, empathetic approach with excellent communication skills
- Willingness to complete DBS & occupational health checks

Last year, our Macmillan Centre delivered 1,136 complimentary therapy appointments - help us reach even more people this year. 💙

If you are interested, please email Ann Payne, QVH Macmillan Centre Manager, at ann.payne6@nhs.net for further information.

Please do share this message and spread the word!

01/05/2026

Did someone at QVH make a real difference to your care in the last year? 🌟

Whether it was a listening ear when you needed reassurance, going above and beyond to help you feel comfortable, or showing kindness at a moment that really mattered - we want to hear about it. 💙

Nominations for our 2026 Outstanding Patient Experience Award are now open, and we want YOU to take the chance to say thank you to your QVH star!

You can nominate online NOW via this form - https://qvh.wufoo.com/forms/xx6buek09zokzt/ - nominations are open until Friday 5 June 2026.

Who knows, your nominee could win! 🏆

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30/04/2026

Our friends at NHS England have created a helpful guide to pharmacies that are open over the Early May Bank Holiday weekend, which you can find here: https://www.england.nhs.uk/.../pharmacy-opening-hours/ 🧑‍⚕️💊

Our Minor Injuries Unit is open 8am until 8pm every day, including Bank Holidays, so we are here to help with a wide range of minor injuries and conditions for adults and children over 1 year old. 🏥
Please refer to our website to check if we can help you: https://www.qvh.nhs.uk/our-services/minor-injuries-unit/

30/04/2026

Wishing a big congratulations to our very own Lisa from our Radiology team, who has been named as The Society and College of Radiographers South East Rep of the Year! 🎉

Well done Lisa! 💙

👏 Congratulations Lisa Weeks on being named as our South East Rep of the Year!

Described as ‘objective, a brilliant listener and above all else, kind,’ Lisa was recognised by colleagues for being a steadfast advocate for staff safety, patient safety and safe service delivery.

Learn more about all our Rep winners ⬇️
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24/04/2026

The big day is almost here - wishing Cat the very best of luck for Sunday! Thank you for choosing to take on the TCS London Marathon in support of our QVH Charity 💛

Cat has almost achieved her fundraising target, so why not give her a nudge in the right direction and help her smash it? You can donate to her fundraising page here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/catherine-bradshaw-12 🏃‍♀️

Our very own Cat is running the TCS London Marathon this weekend for our QVH Charity! 🏃‍♀️

“After years of trying for a place, I am so excited to finally be running the London Marathon this year! Training hasn’t been perfect with work, family life and illness getting in the way, but I’m feeling proud, positive and ready for the challenge.

I’m fundraising for QVH Charity because I see first-hand the incredible work done every day - from supporting patients and their families through life-changing cancer diagnoses and complex surgeries, to walking alongside burns patients throughout their long and often challenging journeys - the care, compassion and expertise shown by my colleagues is truly inspiring.

This marathon is a huge personal challenge, but it’s nothing compared to what many of our patients face. Fundraising is my way of giving back and helping to make a real difference.” 🌟

If you would like to sponsor Cat and give her a virtual cheer-on before the big day, you can do so via her JustGiving page here - https://www.justgiving.com/page/catherine-bradshaw-12

Well done, good luck and a big thank you to Cat! 💛

22/04/2026

Would you like to become more involved in QVH and help make a difference?
We're looking for people interested in standing for election to become one of our new public governors, with ten positions to fill! 👥

We would like people of all backgrounds and experiences who are aged 18+ to put themselves forward to help to ensure that the voice of our Council of Governors is representative of the diverse populations that we serve.

We have information events on Thursday 30 April and Friday 1 May, both at 1pm on Microsoft Teams, where you can hear from governors and find out more about the role. 📍

Want to know more? Visit https://www.qvh.nhs.uk/for-members/elections/

21/04/2026

Our very own Cat is running the TCS London Marathon this weekend for our QVH Charity! 🏃‍♀️

“After years of trying for a place, I am so excited to finally be running the London Marathon this year! Training hasn’t been perfect with work, family life and illness getting in the way, but I’m feeling proud, positive and ready for the challenge.

I’m fundraising for QVH Charity because I see first-hand the incredible work done every day - from supporting patients and their families through life-changing cancer diagnoses and complex surgeries, to walking alongside burns patients throughout their long and often challenging journeys - the care, compassion and expertise shown by my colleagues is truly inspiring.

This marathon is a huge personal challenge, but it’s nothing compared to what many of our patients face. Fundraising is my way of giving back and helping to make a real difference.” 🌟

If you would like to sponsor Cat and give her a virtual cheer-on before the big day, you can do so via her JustGiving page here - https://www.justgiving.com/page/catherine-bradshaw-12

Well done, good luck and a big thank you to Cat! 💛

17/04/2026

If you have driven past or visited our hospital site recently, you may have noticed that construction of our new Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) building is well under way! 🚧

The white steel structure is now taking shape and roof works are in progress, with a watertight building expected to be achieved within the coming weeks.

Whilst we already deliver a wide range of diagnostic tests and scans (e.g. MRI, X‑ray, lung function tests), the new purpose‑built CDC will enable us to increase what we are able to offer and introduce more diagnostic pathways. Having multiple diagnostic tests available in a single visit is better for patients and will support them to access the appropriate treatment before problems escalate, as well as supporting the wider healthcare system. 💙

Stay tuned for further updates as the project progresses!

11/04/2026

Did you know that an estimated 166,000 people are currently living with Parkinson’s in the UK, and it is the fastest growing neurological condition in the world? 🧠
Parkinson’s is caused by a loss of nerve cells in the brain, reducing the amount of dopamine (a vital chemical in regulating movement). Common symptoms of Parkinson’s include a tremor, slowness of movement and rigidity in muscles.

Our Parkinson’s Nurse Leanne, works very closely with our Consultant Geriatrician Tej, in running our Parkinson’s service, where they see patients from across the East Grinstead and Crawley Down areas in their joint clinic. For those who are housebound Leanne will also go to visit them.

As it’s World Parkinson’s Day today, we wanted to say thank you to Leanne, Tej and our wider rehabilitation team for the important support they provide to patients. 💙



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10/04/2026

Thank you to everyone who donated to our QVH Charity’s Shine A Light campaign last Christmas – because of your incredible support, we're now able to start transforming patient spaces on our Canadian Wing. 🌟

This beautiful bluebell woodland artwork is just one of the ways your generosity is helping to create calmer, more comforting environments for patients on our Ross Tilley ward after surgery. Many patients spend long periods indoors during recovery – this artwork allows us to bring a touch of the outdoors indoors and help that connection with the outside world to still take place. 🌳

Together, QVH Charity is helping us make a real difference to patient experience. If you’d like to support our charity to be able to do more for patients and staff at our hospital, visit the QVH Charity website at www.supportqvh.org or contact the Charity team at qvh.supportqvh@nhs.net or on 01342 414392. 💛

08/04/2026

We would like to say a big thank you to the team and members at Chartham Park Golf and Country Club for their generous donation of Easter eggs to our children's ward! 🐣🍫

We really appreciate your kindness and support. 💙💛

A big thank you to all of our Members who donated an Easter Egg to Queen Victoria Hospital 🩵

We had the pleasure of delivering lots and lots of Easter Eggs to the Peanut Ward and the Walk In Centre 🐣🍫🥚

We hope you all had a lovely Easter & Weekend 🩵

08/04/2026

There's still a few days left to get involved with the Martell's Easter Charity Event, in partnership with our QVH Charity! 🐣

If you're still in need of an Easter holiday activity, then hop on down to their shop in East Grinstead High Street and be a good egg 🐰💛

⏳ 5 DAYS TO GO ⏳
There’s still time to support our Easter Charity Event! Help us purchase toys for children at the QVH Peanut Ward 💛