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To celebrate Black History Month, we asked our staff from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities to share their thoughts on what the month means to them, the centuries-long contribution of BAME communities to healthcare, and how Black history can be recognised and celebrated beyond just one month. Today, we hear from Vibha Teli, principal pharmacy technician for clinical trials. Read more

Royal Brompton and Harefield hospitals have been named as performing “better than most trusts” in the Care Quality Commission’s 2020 Adult Inpatient Survey. The annual survey captures feedback from patients who have stayed in hospital for at least one night. Patients are asked about their experience from pre-admission right through to their discharge. This year, Royal Brompton and Harefield received nearly 800 responses from patients who stayed at one of the hospitals between November 2020; the majority of which were overwhelmingly positive. Read more

To celebrate Black History Month, we asked our staff from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities to share their thoughts on what the month means to them, the centuries-long contribution of BAME communities to healthcare, and how Black history can be recognised and celebrated beyond just one month. First up is Stella Esan, staff nurse in adult intensive care, and co-chair of Royal Brompton and Harefield’s BAME staff network. Read more

Julia Gangata, Harefield cath lab sister, has been announced as one of the winners of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) London’s Rising Star Awards 2021. The awards recognise nurses and healthcare support workers from London’s Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) nursing community who have made an outstanding contribution to the capital’s health and care system. Read more