When the Friends of Johnson Community Hospital were initially approached to buy some replacement remote controls, it opened the door to a much bigger conversation.
Late 2023, looking around the wards, it was clear that the televisions – originally installed when the new hospital opened back in 2009 – were well past their best. Entertainment and a welcome distraction play a huge role in a patient’s recovery and daily comfort, so when asked if we could replace the out-of-date sets, our members were only too delighted to step in and help.
Supporting Local to Support Our Hospital
Wanting to keep things local, the Friends reached out to Hughes Electrical. Working together, we were able to supply twenty brand-new 32-inch hospitality televisions across the wards, along with an impressive 65-inch television for the Day Room. Building on that great working relationship with Hughes, we recently followed up by purchasing 15 new remote controls to keep everything running smoothly.
Heartfelt Thanks
The impact of these new additions has already been felt across the hospital. Hazel John, Clinical Team Lead, shared her gratitude with the team: “My heartfelt thanks for your generous support. Your contributions make a significant difference, and we truly appreciate your kindness.”
Powered by Our Community
While the Friends are proud to facilitate these upgrades, the real credit belongs to you. The Friends’ Charity simply would not be able to fund these important items for patient comfort without the ongoing generosity and support of our incredible local community.
To everyone who has donated, volunteered, or supported our fundraising efforts: thank you for helping us make a real difference to patient care every single day.
In the pic, we have Sally Goodacre (Friends’ Member and Active Hospital Volunteer), Siji Mol Joseph (Registered Nurse), Lisa Day (Community Health Care Support Worker), Mel Goodwin (CHCSW), Uma Tamang (CHCSW), Esma Wenham (Therapy Assistant) and Hazel John (Clinical Team Lead)
Christine Grocock
Secretary
Friends of Johnson Community Hospital
Email: info@friendsofjohnsonhospital.co.uk