Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability

Today, we welcomed visitors from I-CAN, a new initiative led by the
University of Roehampton, for a tour of the RHN. The new project focuses on empowering care leavers to pursue careers in healthcare.

We’re proud to support the project by offering an apprenticeship opportunity to participants on the programme.

We are delighted to have been awarded with the Race Equality Matters Bronze Trailblazer status! Designed to recognise organisations who are driving meaningful change to tackle race inequality, Trailblazer status is more than an award.

Bronze status has been awarded to us in recognition of the work we do to drive race equality, such as expanding our Staff Engagement, Wellbeing and Inclusion team, relaunching our Race Equality Network, and holding a series of events to educate, raise awareness and celebrate culture and heritage. Through these actions, we are fostering an environment where ethnically diverse staff feel valued, supported, and truly experience a sense of belonging at RHN.

Thank you Race Equality Matters and the independent panel of experts who have recognised our commitment and achievements to becoming a more equal, diverse and inclusive organisation.

Congratulations to this quarter's Celebrating Excellence winners! 🏆

This is our second round of awards for our new staff recognition scheme, which celebrates our staff who embody our four core values in their work. Well done to all winners, runners up and nominees! ⭐

Outside of clinical work, did you know that RHN Occupational Therapists also complete outreach work to other hospitals to share more about what they do?

Earlier this month, the OTs presented to King’s College Hospital, sharing what OTs do at RHN, covering where they are based, what their job scope entails and an example of patient-centred goals so that patients remain at the heart of our interventions.

This is just some of the work OTs are doing to ensure good continuity of care from the acute wards to RHN!

We had an amazing day with some of our patients at a live recording of ! 🎉

This visit marked the RHN's second visit to for Loose Women, and once again, it was a fantastic experience. Thank you for having us back and to the studio staff for their wonderful assistance! 🙌

A huge thank you to everyone who joined our Summer Sip & Paint session! Together, we raised an amazing £593 for the RHN! 🎨🌇 We hope you had a great time painting the London skyline.

If you missed this one, make sure you keep an eye out for our upcoming Autumn Sip & Paint session!

Find out more about our upcoming fundraising events here 👉 https://buff.ly/3WrHIeD

Shantay, you stay, Pixie Polite! 💅

A huge thank you from all of us at the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability for making our first-ever Pride Month party absolutely fabulous!

Pixie ran some drag makeup workshops with our patients, residents, and staff which were a fierce hit. Pixie then slayed the stage with a dazzling cabaret performance and hosted a catwalk competition.

Pixie brought so much happiness to our community, and for that, we’re forever grateful.

Happy Pride, everyone! 🏳️‍🌈✨

We had the best time celebrating Founders Day today, marking 170 years of the RHN 💙 💛

Our staff, patients, and families were all treated to incredible performances from ABBA STARS UK, Merlin School Choir, CoDa Dance and our CEO Paul Allen, Xyraneece, and Salma. We were also honoured to receive a visit from the new Mayor of Wandsworth, Sana Jafri.

A big thank you to all of our talented performers, the Mayor of Wandsworth and Ignazio Cardazzone from the London & Home Counties Division of The Ice Cream Alliance for providing the delicious ice creams! 🍦

We're looking forward to seeing you at our Summer Fete this Saturday 12pm-4pm! There will be fun for the whole family to enjoy - shopping, games, drinks, food, inflatables , face painting and more!!

More details here! https://buff.ly/3VI03Ua

That's a wrap on day 1 of our annual Festival Week celebrations! This year we celebrate 170 years since the RHN was founded in 1854.

We kicked off the week with a range of wellbeing offerings for staff and the annual RHN bake off! This year's theme was 'General Election', judged by CEO Paul Allen, Director of Governance, Frances Low, and RHN resident Ruth.

We look forward to continuing the celebrations tomorrow!

This week we took another step in our Journey to the Pathway to Excellence by launching the Pathway to Excellence staff survey.

The survey is a crucial step in determining our achievement of the Pathway to Excellence accreditation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). The accreditation is an international marker for care excellence, and highlights our commitment to maintaining high standards of care for not only our nurses, but also the wider workforce.

Looking forward to engaging with our incredible staff and hearing their valuable feedback!

We are honoured to have one of our own, Occupational Therapist Hollie Miller, presenting her poster on ‘Targeting occupational deprivation for residents in a prolonged disorder of consciousness (PDOC) in a continuing care (CC) setting’ at the annual conference today.

If you have tickets, you can check out her poster from 2.45pm to 3.25pm today! Q&A will be answered by our clinical lead Anisa Cassim.

See you there!

Happy Volunteers Week! 💙 💛

This week we want to recognise the hard work and dedication of our volunteers, and thank them for all they do to support our patients and their families. Our volunteers help to provide an engaging social life for patients and residents, using their skills and time across a wide range of activities.

In 2020, we published an article on one of our volunteers, Mike, who shared his experience of volunteering during the pandemic: https://buff.ly/4c9jElt

A big thank you to all of our fantastic volunteers for their selfless commitment to making a difference! 💙

🌈 Happy Pride Month from all of us at the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability! 🌈

This month, we celebrate the incredible resilience and diversity of the LGBTQIA+ community, and reaffirm our commitment to providing a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for everyone 🏳️‍🌈

Great news for all the artistic souls out there! The Art Room is gearing up to be a part of this year's Summer Fete on 22 June, from 12pm-4pm.

Come join us for some splashy and vibrant outdoor activities! You'll also get the chance to view artwork created by our talented patients and snag some fresh merchandise.

We can't wait to see you all there!

Please be advised that RHN internet services will be interrupted for 90 minutes between 22:00 today, Friday, 31 May, and 02:00 Saturday, 1 June 2024. During this time, the following services will be affected:

- Telephone Service: No calls to or from RHN.
- Public WiFi: Will be slower but available via backup connection.
- Email: Onsite access to email remains, but new emails cannot be sent or received during the downtime.

To contact wards in an emergency, please visit our Contact Page: https://buff.ly/3V0wawZ

Thank you for your understanding.

Contact us - Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability You can contact us by email, phone or letter. Our address is West Hill, Putney, SW15 3SW. Our switchboard number is 020 8780 4500.

Congratulations to our team RHN riders who took part in on Sunday!

Your hard work has raised an incredible £8,300 so far, which will help us to fund our additional services and make a huge difference in the lives of adults with neurological conditions.

Thank you! 🚴‍♂️ 🚴‍♀️ 💙

Thank you to all speakers, guests and organisers for an amazing HealthTech Forum event yesterday!

IT plays a crucial role in the development of healthcare within our organisation, and we heard some great in-depth insights into the integration of data within the healthcare field, and how that is able to address challenges.

We look forward to continuing to work together to unlock the potential of IT, transforming healthcare and shaping a healthier future for all.

We were so pleased to collaborate with Proud Places to welcome Southfields Academy to the RHN for a Career Day yesterday.

Students came to hear about the wide range of interesting roles at the RHN, giving them inspiration for their future careers. They also got to experience to learn about the heritage of our hospital, with a look at some of our fascinating archives and a tour of the site.

RHN Occupational Therapists, Anisa Cassim, Syndey Lai and Danielle Blacker, are leading a two-day thermoplastic course, showcasing their roles and techniques to attendees.

Did you know that May is Huntington's Disease Awareness Month?

Huntington's Disease is a neurological condition which causes progressive physical, cognitive, and psychiatric symptoms.

The RHN provides dedicated care and support for its patients with Huntington's Disease and their families, encouraging maximum independence and quality of life.

This May, the Huntington’s Disease Association are asking people to give just 5 minutes of their time to learn the facts about the disease. Learn more here 👉 buff.ly/4biJ68s

Huntington's Disease Association

Huntington's in five minutes This May we're asking people to give just five minutes of their time to get to know Huntington's disease.

Join us for an exciting day at our Summer fete! We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to volunteer at our Summer fete on 22 June 2024, from 12 to 4 pm. Your assistance, no matter how big or small, will be truly valued and appreciated.

The Summer fete promises to be a vibrant event filled with various activities, entertainment, and delicious food. By volunteering, you will have the opportunity to be part of a community-driven initiative that aims to bring people together in a festive atmosphere.

Volunteering at our Summer fete can be a rewarding experience where you can contribute to the success of the event and make a positive impact on those attending. Your involvement will be crucial in ensuring that the day runs smoothly.

By dedicating your time to volunteer at our Summer fete, you will not only support the event but also have the chance to meet new people, gain valuable skills, and create lasting memories. Your participation will play a vital role in making this day a memorable and enjoyable experience for all.

We look forward to welcoming you as a volunteer at our Summer fete and appreciate your willingness to be part of this exciting event. Thank you for considering joining us in making this day a success!

Get in touch if you're interested at [email protected]

Hosting a garden party for the upcoming bank holidays? Street party for the summer? Why not do it for the RHN!

Reach out to a member of our team at [email protected] and we'll help you get started!

🏆 Exciting News! 🏆

We're thrilled to announce the winners of our first quarter staff awards at the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability! Congratulations to all recipients for exemplifying our core values in their work.

🌟 Categories:

Seeing the whole person: Diana Skeete (BIS)
Willingness to learn: Fariba Sarajzad (Clinical Educator)
Delivery on promises: Ramona Paraschiv (Staff Nurse, Devonshire Ward)
Honesty and integrity: Jobelle Baluis (Ward Manager, Wellesley Ward)

Nominations are open to staff, volunteers, patients, and families. Our panel of RHN staff will review nominations every four months.

🎨 Thank You for making another Sip and Paint a Success! 🎨

Thank you to everyone who joined us at last week's Sip and Paint event! Your enthusiasm and creativity made the event truly special. By popular demand, Sip and Paint returned with a bang!

It was wonderful to see adults come together to unleash their creativity in a fun and grand environment. We would also like to express our gratitude to our partner charity, Putney School of Art and Design for collaborating with us on this event.

We look forward to welcoming you to future events and continuing to create unforgettable experiences together!

Can you spare 1 minute? 🙏🕛

That's all it takes to nominate the RHN for the £5,000 Health & Wellbeing Special Draw (Thank you Benefact Group).

In recognition of all the charities supporting Health and Wellbeing, they will give 10 charities £5,000 each in this limited-time special draw. Consider nominating the RHN, it takes less than a minute: https://buff.ly/3UcvSTm

Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, our spring appeal has hit its target!

You’ve raised £25,000 to install a sensory theatre space in Haberdashers House, our home for young adults. Thank you to everyone who supported this appeal.

You can read more about the project at https://buff.ly/3wbKFpd

🎉 A Big Thank You to all the incredible runners participating in the 2024 TCS London Marathon supporting RHN!

🏃‍♂️ Your dedication and commitment to our cause mean the world to us. We hope you enjoyed every moment of the race and feel incredibly proud of your achievement. Your support is helping us make a real difference in the lives of those living with neurological conditions.

Congratulations on this incredible accomplishment! 🥳👏

Choose us as your Local Community Fund cause, If you win, Royal Hospital for Neuro-Disability wins too!

If you already shop and swipe your membership card at you’ll be entered into the prize draw. Find out more at https://buff.ly/4cYyHzF.

Our Summer Fete is returning, get ready with excitement!

On Saturday, June 22nd, from 12 to 4 pm join us for a fantastic day out.

Explore our delicious BBQ offerings, browse through our shopping stalls, enjoy the inflatables and weather, try your hand at soft archery, engage in sports games, try your luck at fair games, grab a drink, and get your face painted.

Don't miss the chance to enter our raffle and win a pair of train tickets to Paris, Brussels, or Lille! Unleash your creativity with our painting activity. Indulge in some sweet treats at our ice cream or candy floss stand, and more!

Admission is free, and everyone is invited!
We look forward to welcoming you on the day: https://buff.ly/3PL9qiA