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  • Happy International Nurses Day

    Happy International Nurses Day

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    Today, we celebrate the incredible dedication, compassion, and unwavering strength of nurses around the world.

  • When is a Chair not just a chair?

    When is a Chair not just a chair?

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    We are happy to share that we have approved a request from the Occupational Health Team for a Lento care chair. We hope this improves the quality of their patient’s recovery.

  • Charity Badminton Tournament success

    Charity Badminton Tournament success

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    The staff of the Endoscopy Unit arranged a Badmington tournament to raise funds for The Friends of Conquest on 29th March. Here is what they said.

  • New surgical equipment now in use

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    Thank you to our generous donors and supporters two new Karl Storz Stack Systems for the are now in use in outpatients and theatre at Conquest Hospital, replacing the existing 2D equipment. The new stack systems comprise all the equipment needed to perform keyhole laparoscopic diagnostic and surgical procedures. The ultra-high 4k capability gives significantly…

  • Welcome to Lisa

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    My name is Lisa Field. I joined The Friends of Conquest at the end of April as the new Admin Manager. I have recently moved back into the area after being in the South West for the past 5 years.

  • Meet Our New General Manager

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    My name is Jo Clark. I joined the Friends as the new General Manager at the end of April. I have over 25 years’ experience in health-related charities including in my early career at a local learning disability provider, then Royal College of General Practitioners and latterly 19 years at a medical education charity based…

  • 100 Knitted Baby Cardigans!

    100 Knitted Baby Cardigans!

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    Before Easter, our wonderful volunteer June completed her epic challenge of knitting an incredible 100 baby cardigans to be sold in our shop to raise funds. She particularly wanted to complete her challenge by Easter, and managed it with time to spare, having done so by 11th April! A huge thank you to June for…

  • Your invitation to our AGM

    Your invitation to our AGM

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    Make sure our AGM is in the diary! Let us know if you plan to attend so we can ensure we have refreshments for all!

  • Saying Goodbye to Angie

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    We would like to say goodbye to Angie who is moving onto new and exciting ventures. Angie has been a pivotal part of The Friends of Conquest for many years, and we wish her all the best in her new job.

  • A message from our new Chair, Thomas Gardiner:

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    I am honoured to have been elected as Chair of the Friends of the Conquest Hospital by my fellow Trustees. First and foremost, I want to express my sincere gratitude to my predecessor, Sarah Kowitz, for her dedication and leadership in helping modernise the charity. I am delighted that Sarah will continue to support the…