When summer temperatures spike, keeping cool is about far more than basic comfort – it’s about creating an environment where our dedicated NHS team can perform their most critical work safely and effectively. We recently received an urgent request to supply a new fan for the hospital’s Script Room, where vital medications and drugs are … Read more
Hospital visits can be stressful enough on a normal day, but when summer delivers a sweltering heatwave, temperatures inside can quickly become overwhelming for everyone involved. We recently received a request for a new fan in the hospital’s Phlebotomy Room. Because strict infection control protocols mean air conditioning cannot be installed in the unit, the … Read more
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 … Read more
For the past eighteen months, the wonderful members of Pinchbeck WI have been the friendly faces behind the Friends’ Trolley Shop. We extend our deepest gratitude to Dorothy, Tracey, Philomena, Marion, and Linda, who generously made time from their busy schedules to help reinstate this vital service. Their dedication has brought comfort and connection to … Read more
Here at The Friends, we love being able to support the incredible staff who keep our hospital running smoothly. So, when we received a request from Rachel, we were absolutely delighted to help out. Rachel has been a wonderful, long-time supporter of our charity, and we were only too happy to return the kindness. She … Read more
The Domestic Staff at the hospital recently reached out to the Friends with a request for two industrial-size teapots and a jug. Of course, we were only delighted to order them. We are always keen to do anything we can to support the smooth running of serving teas to the patients for which the staff … Read more
Today, the Friends of Johnson Community Hospital had the privilege of visiting the Welland Ward to donate Easter eggs for all patients, following a kind request from Cherry Immink, Support Services Team Leader. Being in hospital over Easter can be especially difficult, as many patients would much rather be at home celebrating with family and … Read more
The Friends of Johnson Community Hospital were recently approached by the Blood Clinic with a request to purchase a sensory lamp for their department. We were only too pleased to help. The lamp has been placed in the “Fish Room”, which is used for paediatric blood tests. Having a blood test can be an anxious … Read more
The Friends of Johnson Community Hospital would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who took the time to visit our first Christmas Table Top Sale today, held in the hospital foyer. It was such a pleasure to see so many familiar faces and to meet new friends too. The sale of our … Read more
The Friends of Johnson Community Hospital were delighted to donate £250 to the Outpatients Department for the purchase of new toys for the children’s play area. Rebecca Mills, Senior Admin Assistant and Danielle Holton, Clinical Team Lead contacted us recently to say how thrilled they were with the new toys, which will help make visits … Read more