Category: News 2021
COVID-19 and flu vaccines in pregnancy
Please read information about COVID-19 and flu vaccines recommended in pregnancy. The vaccine is safe and effective at any stage of pregnancy. Vaccination is the best way to protect against […]
Nightingale’s Rainbow opened at Stoke Mandeville Hospital
The giant rainbow structure, located at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, has been built to recognise and remember the strength and kindness of Buckinghamshire through the COVID-19 pandemic. At 5.5 metres tall […]
AMD Clinic in Amersham celebrates five years of award-winning service by helping patients with Macular Degeneration live better
The Trust’s Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Clinic celebrated its five-year anniversary with patients, local Macular Society representatives and leaders from across ophthalmology, optometry and the health service at Amersham Hospital […]
Health Research and Innovation Centre opened
The Buckinghamshire Health Research and Innovation Centre was officially opened by Richard Harrington, CEO for the Buckinghamshire Local Enterprise Partnership (Bucks LEP), on Thursday 8 October. He was joined by […]
Trust welcomes new Chief Medical Officer
The Trust has appointed Mr Andrew McLaren as its new Chief Medical Officer (CMO). Mr McLaren took over as interim CMO after Dr Tina Kenny retired from the role on […]
Volunteers at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust shortlisted for national Helpforce Champions Awards 2021
Volunteers at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust have been shortlisted for two awards at the Helpforce Champions Awards 2021, providing national recognition of their fantastic contribution to volunteering in the health […]
Temporary entrance to Stoke Mandeville Hospital maternity unit
The Claydon Wing entrance, the main entrance to our maternity unit and neonatal wards at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, is temporarily closed from 13 October until further notice. Service users and […]
Chief Nurse recognised in HSJ 50 most influential Black, Asian and minority ethnic people in health
Chief Nurse Karen Bonner has been recognised by the Health Service Journal (HSJ) as one of the 50 most influential Black, Asian and minority ethnic people in health: “Karen Bonner […]
Colleagues reflect on a year like no other for Trust Annual General Meeting
Colleagues from across the Trust have shared their experiences and reflected on a year like no other for the 2021 Annual General Meeting.
Buckinghamshire residents urged to share donation decision with loved ones during Organ Donation Week
This Organ Donation Week (20th to 26th September) NHS Blood and Transplant and Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust are calling on people to talk to their families about organ donation and […]