Summer 2016 Staff Magazine
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<strong>Summer</strong> <strong>2016</strong><br />
Arts<br />
We are delighted to have Sean Murray designing<br />
a new special garden for The Northumbria hospital<br />
which is expected to open in the autumn.<br />
The garden will be located near the chapel and is<br />
intended to provide a welcoming tranquil space for<br />
staff, patients and families to enjoy and find respite.<br />
Sean, a former employee of Northumbria<br />
Healthcare, won The Great Chelsea Garden<br />
Challenge last year which saw his garden feature<br />
at the prestigious RHS Chelsea Flower Show.<br />
Two embroideries showing the ‘tree of life’ have<br />
gone on display at The Northumbria hospital.<br />
The embroideries, which can be seen in the main<br />
entrance area and restaurant, were created by a<br />
group of women following a series of community<br />
workshops.<br />
Nearly 30 people contributed to the artworks,<br />
including staff, volunteers and children.<br />
Thank you to everyone involved.<br />
Gifted<br />
Last year just over £300,000 was gifted to<br />
75 projects across the trust through our<br />
Charity Development Groups.<br />
The patient is at the centre of the charity’s work<br />
and projects that improve comfort, enhance the<br />
environment, or introduce new and innovative<br />
methods of treatment are well supported. In<br />
2015, the Hexham oncology unit was able to<br />
transform patient care with the introduction of<br />
new infusion pumps and comfortable chairs for<br />
patients undergoing chemotherapy (pictured).<br />
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