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Didcot Community Hospital has received £2,700 from the Didcot Invitational Darts League. Norman Bennett has led the fundraising for over 50 years. The donation supports patient areas and staff morale in this vital local hospital. Read more here- communityhospitals.org.uk/news/news.html

Local groups, including Friends of Conquest and Rye Hospitals, have funded two new surgical systems for East Sussex. They will support safer, quicker keyhole procedures and show how local charities help bring high-quality care closer to home. Read more 👉 communityhospitals.org.uk/news/news.html

A new wellness room and garden has opened at Bridport Community Hospital. Funded by local donors and the League of Friends, the space offers staff a calm place to rest and reflects strong community support for rural healthcare. Read more here communityhospitals.org.uk/news/news.html

A new Family Room has opened on Ebbw Ward at Ysbyty Aneurin Bevan. Funded by the League of Friends and staff donations, it offers families a quiet space during palliative care - showing the value of community support in NHS settings. Read more here communityhospitals.org.uk/news/news.html

Thanks to donations to the Friends of Swanage Hospital, the outpatient department will move to a refurbished space, improving local care. An afternoon tea fundraiser will be held on 14 June to support the hospital. Read more here - communityhospitals.org.uk/news/news.html

Bridgnorth Community Hospital will get £500,000 for ventilation upgrades through the NHS Estates Safety Fund. MP Stuart Anderson welcomed the move and is calling for long-term investment in rural hospitals, including Ludlow. Read more here communityhospitals.org.uk/news/news.html

Royal Surrey NHS FT has been rated Outstanding for leadership by the CQC, recognising safe, caring and well-led services across its community hospitals. Read more here 👉 communityhospitals.org.uk/news/news.html #communityhospitals

A new £1.6m Minor Injuries Unit is coming to Bromsgrove’s Princess of Wales Community Hospital. Due to open this summer, it will double capacity and boost urgent care with new rooms, a resus bay and more. Read more here 👉 communityhospitals.org.uk/news/news.html

A new wellbeing garden has opened at Shaw House, St Austell Community Hospital. Part of the Trust’s clinical strategy, it offers a peaceful space to support mental health through nature. Read more here communityhospitals.org.uk/news/news.html #communityhospitals

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New ways of working at Victoria Community Hospital in Wimborne have helped reduce 30+ day stays from 13 to 0. A focus on rehab and reablement is helping people return home sooner with the right support. Early results show real impact across Dorset. 👉 communityhospitals.org.uk/news/news.html

A new £24.6m Community Diagnostic Centre has opened in Hinckley, bringing CT, MRI, X-rays, blood tests & more closer to home. Based near the former community hospital, it’s expected to deliver 70,000+ tests in its 1st year. A major boost for local care. 👉 communityhospitals.org.uk/news/news.html

Plans to reopen the MIU at Ross-on-Wye Community Hospital have moved forward. NHS and council leaders will now shape a proposal to bring urgent care back locally and ease A&E pressure. Strong community support is driving progress. 👉 communityhospitals.org.uk/news/news.html

Whitworth Hospital has unveiled a £180k refurbishment of The Lodge, funded by Matlock Hospitals League of Friends. The upgrade includes new clinical & staff areas. A plaque was unveiled to honour the League’s £3m+ support since 1967. 👉 communityhospitals.org.uk/news/news.html

A new Community Diagnostic Centre has opened in Corby, offering 93,000 tests a year incl. MRI, CT, ultrasound and heart checks. Open daily, it brings quicker diagnosis and care closer to home, easing pressure on the main hospital. 👉 communityhospitals.org.uk/news/news.html

New rheumatology clinic now open at Wellington Community Hospital. Faster diagnosis and treatment for joint conditions using ultrasound. Led by Dr Natasha Weisz with support from Somerset NHS staff. Local access to care welcomed by League of Friends. 👉 communityhospitals.org.uk/news/news.html