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MP welcomes Trust investment in quality and patient care

Croydon Central MP Gavin Barwell has described the decision to invest more than £3million on improving quality and patient care at Croydon Health Services NHS Trust as 'overwhelming right.’

17 June 2013
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BSBV review update

Health leaders will meet after summer, to discuss future health services in Croydon and South West London.

13 June 2013
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Hospital pharmacy team speed up patient discharge with award-winning programme

Croydon Health Services’ Chief Pharmacist Louise Coughlan last week collected the ‘Final Presentation Award’ from the London-wide ‘Together to Improve Value’ programme set up under NHS London.

07 June 2013
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Six months on - changes and progress in emergency care

Senior emergency care clinicians have described how changes at Croydon University Hospital are helping them to see and treat patients quicker and meet national care standards.

29 May 2013
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Hospital emergency department unveils dementia friendly zone

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust opened a dementia friendly emergency zone on Friday 24 May to mark Dementia Awareness week.

29 May 2013
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Croydon CCG supports proposed options for future health care

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust chief executive John Goulston has welcomed the support of Croydon CCG for the proposed options on the future of health care in south west London. 

28 May 2013
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Butterfly Service 26 May 2013

The Butterfly Service is a memorial service organised by the Croydon University Hospital Chaplaincy which gives an opportunity for parents to remember the children they have loved who have died.

23 May 2013
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Join the conversation for Dementia Awareness Week

Trust is joining forces with the Alzheimer’s Society and calling on people living nearby, to support people with dementia as part of a national awareness week.

19 May 2013
Listening into Action – First Successes Event

Patients are benefitting from a newly refurbished pre-operative ward, physiotherapy reception, and eye-catching artwork at Croydon University Hospital.

16 May 2013
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Winners of the first Croydon Health Services Nursing Awards are announced

As part of our celebrations for International Nurses Day, Friday 10 May 2013 saw the first annual Croydon Health Services Nursing Awards, celebrating the contribution made by the Trust’s nursing, midwifery and healthcare assistants to the people of Croydon.

13 May 2013
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Trust welcomes BSBV review

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust’s chief executive has welcomed a review of emergency and maternity services, which names Croydon as a major acute hospital, under two proposed options for future care in south west London.

03 May 2013
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Croydon Health Services ‘is helping to set an example’ on cancer

A report published this week by the London Cancer Alliance (LCA) highlights the good work done by Croydon Health Services NHS Trust to tackle cancer across Croydon and south London.

02 May 2013
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Counting down to a celebration of our nurses, midwives, health care assistants and students

On Friday 10 May, Croydon Health Services (CHS) is celebrating its nurses, midwives, health care assistants and nursing students as part of International  Nurses Day, with a new annual event, the Croydon Health Services Nursing Awards.

01 May 2013
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Trust confirms new board

Trust has today (Tuesday 30 April) announced the appointment of new Board members and senior staff, as Chair Mike Bell, takes up his role permanently.

30 April 2013
Health trust takes security seriously

With the approach of warmer weather, and the fact that doors and windows are more likely to be left open, the security team at Croydon Health Services is advising visitors and staff to all its sites to keep their property safely locked away.

30 April 2013
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Clarification on recent Joint Health Scrutiny Report

Following recent media coverage of the Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee report into the finances of NHS Croydon, we would like reassure our staff, patients and local community and clarify that this report does not relate to the financial position of our organisation (Croydon Health Services NHS Trust), our community services provision or Croydon University Hospital.

29 April 2013
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Inpatient survey 2012 results published

Today (16 April) sees the release by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) of the results for the national adult inpatients survey 2012 for NHS Trusts across the country.

16 April 2013
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Chief Operating Officer to start this month

The Trust’s new Chief Operating Officer, Karen Breen, is to take up her duties later this month

16 April 2013
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Measles - time to immunise

Whilst there is no measles outbreak currently in London, it is worth reminding parents that vaccination is the best protection for your children.

16 April 2013
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Sexual Health Outreach Team wins in UK Sexual Health Awards

Congratulations to our Teenage Pregnancy and Sexual Health Outreach team

02 April 2013
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Hospital Cancer Care is Excellent

89% of our patients rate our overall cancer care service as good or excellent.

26 March 2013
SA Team of the year 2013
SA Team of the year 2013
Staff Awards 2013

On 21 March 2013, staff from across the Trust celebrated their achievements in style, at the annual staff awards evening which was this year at Crystal Palace Football Club.

26 March 2013
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CHS Learning Disability Service is the best in London

Big Health Check 2012/13.

25 March 2013
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Donation to Queens 1 Ward to thank staff for special nursing care

In memory of Mrs Myfanwy McConnell, who passed away peacefully on Queen’s 1 Ward at Croydon University Hospital in November, her family raised more than £2,500 to buy needed equipment for the ward.

22 March 2013
Croydon HIV Campaign 2013
Take the HIV test now!

Have you seen the latest posters and billboards in Croydon aimed at encouraging people to take the HIV test by visiting www.thinkhiv.org.uk website?

14 March 2013
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Delivering better healthcare for Croydon - Governance review

Croydon Health Services (CHS) Trust has agreed a set of Governance Review recommendations which will put the Trust in a stronger position to deliver improvements to the quality of patient healthcare.

08 March 2013
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E-Zec Croydon passes inspection with flying colours

Specialist patient transport company, E-zec, has gained top marks for its Croydon Health Services operation from industry regulator the Care Quality Commission.

04 March 2013
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NHS Staff Survey results for 2012 released

The results of the NHS Staff Survey 2012 have now been published.

28 February 2013
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Improving emergency care

At a time of increasing demand for our services the Trust is taking action to improve the care we provide for the most seriously ill patients

20 February 2013
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Hospital consultants named as top doctors

Consultant Breast Surgeon Mr Stephen Ebbs and Consultant Gastroenterologist Dr Michael Mendall have been recognised in the 'Doctors Guide’ produced by Tatler magazine.

20 February 2013
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Stroke Unit Success

The Trust congratulates the Stroke team for its excellent performance at the Stroke Unit Annual Assessment 2012/13.

16 February 2013
Croydon Health Services celebrates LGBT History Month

This month, to celebrate diversity, Croydon Health Services is taking part in LGBT History Month, with an exhibition in Croydon University Hospital’s main foyer.

15 February 2013
Francis Report - Message from Chief Executive John Goulston

Sharing my initial thoughts with you all.

07 February 2013
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Trust appoints substantive Chief Executive

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust has today announced the appointment of a new Chief Executive. 

04 February 2013
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Farewell and thank you Janette for 31 years of service

The longest running paediatric member of staff at CUH.

30 January 2013
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Trust receives funding for maternity makeover

Trust awarded over £300,000 of government money to continue its work to refurbish and upgrade the Maternity Unit at Croydon University Hospital.

28 January 2013
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New appointments at Croydon Health Services

The NHS Trust Development Authority (NHS TDA) has today (23 january 2013) confirmed the appointment of two new non-executive directors at Croydon Health Services NHS Trust.

23 January 2013
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Local MP performs Tapping Out Ceremony at Purley Hospital

The £11 million refurbishment of Purley War Memorial Hospital is officially underway after Croydon South MP Richard Ottaway performed the “tapping out” ceremony

27 December 2012
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Croydon Health Services volunteers celebrate 345 years of service

This month, Croydon Health Services celebrated its long service volunteers at an awards ceremony held at the Trust.

12 December 2012
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Urogynaecology team success at Croydon University Hospital

The urogyanecology team attended the International Urogynaecological Association (IUGA) meeting in Australia in September 2012.

10 December 2012
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Purley Urgent Care Centre re-opens on schedule

The Urgent Care Centre (UCC) at PurleyHospital has re-opened after being closed for 7 days to allow essential building work to be carried out.

08 December 2012
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New unit receives its first patients

Over £1.2million investment

26 November 2012
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Chinese delegation visit

The visit was aimed at learning more about health care management system in the UK.

12 November 2012
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07 November 2012
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Learn to look after yourself

Self Care week - 12 - 18 November 2012

06 November 2012
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Coloured socks reduce falls on wards

Non slip socks reduce falls on wards.

01 November 2012
World Stroke Day

Monday 19 October 2012

29 October 2012
Fire alarm testing Tuesday and Thursday

Woodcroft Wing

24 October 2012
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CQC lifts warning notices

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has today published the results of its repeat visit in September 2012 to check our compliance with two essential standards:

24 October 2012
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Favourite foods served up at Croydon University Hospital

Well received across our wards

19 October 2012
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Purley refurbishment designs unveiled

Local people have had their first view of the proposed designs for the £11.15 million refurbishment of Purley Hospital.

09 October 2012
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Croydon Health Services takes part in biggest coffee morning event

Croydon Health Services and Macmillan Cancer Support have together helped in the battle to fight cancer, by raising over £1,500 as part of Macmillan’s World’s Biggest Coffee Morning at Croydon University Hospital.

05 October 2012
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New admin “hub” improves service to patients

New office streamlines appointments system.

05 October 2012
Croydon Health Services and Croydon Council get children talking

New programme up and running

04 October 2012
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Purley developments - update

All are welcome at a meeting on Tuesday 9 October at 7.30pm to find out more about this exciting project to refurbish the healthcare facility in Purley.

02 October 2012
Carers week 2011
Are you aware of the early signs of dementia?

We are supporting the national dementia campaign.

25 September 2012
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Stoptober – can you meet the 28 day challenge?

What better time to try quitting smoking than during the month of Stoptober?

24 September 2012
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New Masters Programme Energises and Inspires Staff

Energise staff to become great leaders.

20 September 2012
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CHS reflects on the Olympic Games - London 2012

Planning helps make it an amazing few weeks

18 September 2012
Are you clear about the symptoms of bowel cancer?

Croydon Health Services is supporting the “Be Clear on Cancer” bowel cancer campaign.

10 September 2012
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Keeping our patients in the know – advice on a meal tray

Information on their stay while eating their meals

05 September 2012
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BSBV latest

Trust welcomes latest recommendations in Better Services Better Value review.

30 August 2012
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What a great job to do – Nursing

New recruitment video

10 August 2012
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CHS doctors Olympic update

Consultant Anaesthetist, Kim Hughes, update 

06 August 2012
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World Breastfeeding Week – Understanding the past – Planning the future

120 countries celebrating World Breastfeeding Week

06 August 2012
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Staff success in Olympic Opening Ceremony Spectacular

Perform to audience of one billion

03 August 2012
Our response to CQC report

Regulator report following their visit

01 August 2012
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Two CHS doctors become Olympic heroes as they join the Olympic Medical Team

Sanjay Sinha tells us about the cycle time trial

31 July 2012
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He’s behind you! Dick Whittington drops by CUH

Starlight Children’s Foundation perform

25 July 2012
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Brain injury educational group, dates for August!

The Neuropsychology service at Broad Green offers a bi-monthly programme of educational groups for service users and family members or carers. 

23 July 2012
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Staff to play their part in the Olympic Opening Ceremony spectacular

Staff part of something amazing

22 July 2012
Sun awareness event Jul 12
Enjoy sunshine safely

The sun decided to shine on the day of our sun safety event at Croydon Health Services this month, where our specialist staff reinforced the importance of safe sun behaviour, whether at home or abroad.

19 July 2012
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Trust takes first steps to becoming “baby-friendly”

Croydon University Hospital and Children’s Universal Services

02 July 2012
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New hot clinic for people with respiratory conditions

The Trust has recently opened a special clinic to help people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) avoid hospital admission. 

27 June 2012
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Physiotherapy success

Reduced waits for adult physiotherapy

27 June 2012
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National Breastfeeding Week - 24th June to 30th June 2012

Events taking place to promote breastfeeding and the support available in Croydon.

22 June 2012
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