Official Opening of New Health Facility in Stroud

by | Jul 5, 2016 | General

A new base for teams who treat and support people with mental illnesses, learning disabilities, dementia and related conditions has been opened in Stroud. 2gether NHS Foundation Trust’s new ‘South Locality Hub’ is at Weavers Croft, in Park Road. The Trust has worked...

Stroud and Cirencester Endoscopy Units awarded Quality Badges

by | Jun 22, 2016 | General

Stroud and Cirencester Hospitals have been rated amongst the best for endoscopy after receiving prestigious national accreditation. They are two of only 12 community hospitals in the country to be accredited by the Joint Advisory Group on Gastrointestinal Endoscopy...

‘Twiddlemuffs’ by the dozen

by | Apr 27, 2016 | General

Stroud Hospitals Volunteer, Doreen Hoskins, has been busy knitting twelve assorted ‘Twiddlemuffs’ for patients on the wards at Stroud General Hospital which she brought in to the hospital recently. If you would like more information about...

Fundraising Quiz enjoyed by all

by | Mar 8, 2016 | General

A Quiz night was held on 12th Feb at Minchinhampton Cotswold Club with proceeds going to Stroud Hospitals League of Friends. The very generous sum of £255.20 was raised. An amazing 14 teams of between 4 and 6 people participated and a very enjoyable time was had by...

State of the art X-ray facilities funded by League of Friends

by | Feb 3, 2016 | General

Stroud Hospital now boasts the latest in x-ray facilities for its patients, thanks to the generosity of the League of Friends. The new ‘Intuition’ equipment provides clear digital images in seconds which means a very quick experience for patients and uploads the...

Presentation of machine to Audiology Department

by | Jan 21, 2016 | General

The League of Friends is very pleased to have been able to purchase a machine for use in the new Audiology Room at Stroud General Hospital to enhance the equipment they have and the service they are able to provide for patients. The official presentation was made...

Christmas time at the Stroud Hospitals

by | Dec 30, 2015 | General

Musicians from Frampton-on-Severn Silver Band visited Stroud Hospitals on Sunday 20 December and provided the Christmas music to accompany the Hospital League of Friends’ members and hospital staff to spread good cheer singing carols to patients and staff on...

Friends’ Christmas Tree at St Laurence Church, Stroud

by | Dec 15, 2015 | General

St Laurence Church held its eleventh Community Christmas Tree Festival recently and Stroud Hospitals League of Friends has now exhibited a tree for the last four years. Ladies from our Events Committee – Jill Turk, Diane Whetter, Hilary Turk and Carol Parker all...

Coffee Morning for Stroud General Hospital Volunteers

by | Dec 1, 2015 | General

A very successful, and well attended, coffee morning, arranged by the Volunteer Supervisor, Sue Russell, was held recently at Stroud General Hospital for all the volunteers who work at the hospital.   The NHS, together with Stroud Hospitals League of Friends, have an...

‘TWIDDLEMUFFS’ – Have a Go!

by | Nov 13, 2015 | General

Have you heard of ‘Twiddlemuffs’? ‘Twiddlemuffs’ are a knitted hand muff with interesting bits and bobs attached inside and out. They have been designed and developed to provide simple stimulation for active hands, while promoting increased flexibility and brain...