WHAT WE DO

You’re invited to the Annual General Meeting (AGM) & Reception

Members are cordially invited to The Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Reception of the Friends of Teddington Memorial Hospital. This will take place on Monday 17th October 2022 at Bushy Park Sports Centre, Pavilion Road, Teddington, TW11 0EL commencing at 7.30 pm. Our Speaker – Anne Stratton We are delighted that Anne Stratton, Chief Operating Officer at Teddington Memorial Hospital has agreed to come and give us some insights into the workings of the hospital and answer any questions. Election of Trustees Election of Trustees will take place at this meeting as required by the League of Friends’ Memorandum and…
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10km fundraising swim raises over £1000

On Saturday, 10 September 2022, Anne-Marie Renshaw undertook a fantastic 10km fundraising swim, without a wetsuit, at Shepperton Lake for The Friends of Teddington Memorial Hospital in memory of her Mum, Anne Rae. Please support Anne-Marie with a generous donation. To date, she has raised a brilliant £1,060! Congratulations, Anne, what an amazing swim! And a big thank-you to all her generous supporters. Help to keep providing great care Anne-Marie’s JustGiving page is still open. She is fundraising for The Friends of Teddington Memorial Hospital so that the hospital can continue to provide the services our community needs. Her Mum…
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How the Friends contributes to improving patient experience

How does the Friends of TMH contribute to improving patient experience? One of the primary ways is by raising funds for specific projects. The Friends has raised over £8 million to date to deliver many enhancements and extras for patients of Teddington Memorial Hospital operated by HRCH. The NHS provides baseline funding for the hospital; however, the Friends’ fundraising endeavours offer the opportunity to deliver additional significant improvement projects. To support us, consider becoming a Member of the Friends. Planned Wellbeing Garden revamp We plan to achieve a hospital wellbeing garden revamp to deliver an attractive space for patients, staff,…
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Newsletter: recent activities & projects

With your vital help, The Friends of TMH continues to support the patients, staff and families of our much-loved Teddington Memorial Hospital, download a pdf copy of the latest newsletter. A big thank you to you, and our local community for your continued support. Here are a few of our recent activities and projects we hope you will find interesting. Teddington Memorial Hospital Help for 800 more children a year in vital paediatric audiology transformation Munira Wilson, MP for Twickenham, opened a second paediatric audiology screening room at the hospital funded by The Friends of TMH. More local children with…
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Wellbeing Garden revamp vital to health

We plan to achieve a hospital wellbeing garden revamp to deliver an attractive space for patients, staff, and visitors. We’re working right now on proposals, and with your generous help, we aim to provide a much-needed wellbeing haven. There is compelling evidence that the COVID-19 crisis has significantly impacted the mental health of many in our community. Staff wellbeing Sadly, the NHS loses 348,028 working days due to staff anxiety, stress, and depression in just one month. Our excellent staff at Teddington Memorial Hospital are no exception. The importance of their wellbeing in helping care for our community cannot be…
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10km fundraising swim to support Teddington Memorial Hospital

Anne-Marie Renshaw will undertake an amazing 10km fundraising swim, without a wetsuit, at Shepperton Lake for The Friends of Teddington Memorial Hospital in memory of her Mum, Anne Rae on 10th September 2022. Please support Anne-Marie with a generous donation. Help to keep providing great care Anne-Marie is fundraising for The Friends of Teddington Memorial Hospital so that the hospital can continue to provide the services our community needs. Her Mum was in the hospital for the last few weeks of her life, and the NHS teams working there were wonderful. Anne-Marie would like to be able to thank them…
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Help for 800 more children a year in vital paediatric audiology transformation

Munira Wilson, MP for Twickenham, opened a second paediatric audiology screening room at Teddington Memorial Hospital on 13 June 2022. More local children with hearing problems will now get the care they need quickly. The ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the official opening of a new children’s hearing screening room at Teddington Memorial Hospital, run by Hounslow and Richmond Community Healthcare (HRCH). Audiologists from the hospital joined local MP Munira Wilson at the opening ceremony, along with HRCH Chief Executive Jo Farrar and The Friends of TMH Chairman Reverend Simon Douglas Lane. £70,000 paediatric audiology funding from The Friends Reverend Simon Douglas…
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How a stunning £8 million raised since 1954 for TMH

The League of Friends (LOF) has an excellent history of raising funds, with over £8 million raised by the LOF to date from its inception in 1954. This has enabled the completion of major improvement projects at Teddington Memorial Hospital which have greatly benefitted patients and staff. Fundraising in the 1960s In 1962 the Chappell Ward day room opened financed by former patients and the League of Friends. A similar project to provide a day room for the Grace Anderson Ward followed in 1965. The Physiotherapy Department opened in 1964 financed by the LOF via the people of Teddington and…
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Why it’s fun and rewarding to volunteer for The Friends

Want to meet friendly new people, contribute to a worthwhile local cause, or learn new skills? Become a volunteer for The Friends of TMH. Volunteers’ Week is an annual celebration of millions of people’s contributions across the UK through volunteering. Our Friends’ volunteers make a fantastic contribution to our local community, thank you to all of you for your time, care and enthusiasm. Why volunteer for The Friends? There are considerable benefits to becoming a volunteer for The Friends. Make a difference in your local community. Volunteering for The Friends means you can have a valuable positive impact on people’s…
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Find Teddington Platinum Jubilee events

Looking for the best Teddington Platinum Jubilee activities or events near you in Richmond borough? Teddington, along with the whole country, plans to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee long weekend with great enthusiasm. If you still haven’t decided how to celebrate, here are some excellent ideas for Jubilee events around Teddington and the Richmond Borough area. Jubilee Picnic in the Park Udney Hall Gardens On Saturday, 4 June 2022, from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm, the Rotary Club of Teddington & the Hamptons in partnership with RNLI will be hosting a Picnic in the Park for local families. It will be held…
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