Royal Papworth Hospital Charity

Royal Papworth Hospital Charity Royal Papworth Hospital Charity exists to support the ground-breaking work of Royal Papworth Hospital

Royal Papworth Charity helps Royal Papworth Hospital to continue to make the difference to thousands of lives every year by supporting the ground breaking work that takes place within its walls. We also help to provide the extra touches that make the hospital comfortable and welcoming. We support the provision of family accommodation so patients can have their loved ones nearby as well as being ab

le to offer financial help to those experiencing extreme hardship because of their condition. The support of Royal Papworth Charity is vital to keeping Royal Papworth Hospital at the forefront of excellence in patient care and medical innovation. There are so many ways that you can help make a difference to the patients at Papworth; if you are planning a fundraiser, don't hesitate to contact us at: [email protected]

30 simple devices. A big difference for patients.⌚ 📉Thanks to funding from our charity, the Respiratory Support and Slee...
20/08/2026

30 simple devices. A big difference for patients.⌚ 📉

Thanks to funding from our charity, the Respiratory Support and Sleep Centre at Royal Papworth Hospital has been able to purchase 30 additional actigraphy devices, small, watch like monitors that track movement, rest and sleep over several days or weeks. 😴

Unlike a sleep diary, which relies on a patient's memory, these devices provide clinicians with objective medical information.

The impact has been huge on patients and staff. The increase in devices has resulted in faster diagnoses, earlier treatment and better support for people living with complex sleep conditions, while also reducing pressure on the specialist team.

This is what charitable funding can make possible: practical investment that directly improves patient care.

Read more on our website👇
https://royalpapworthcharity.com/news?article=transforming-sleep-care-through-actigraphy

Brighter Spaces, Brighter Futures Thanks to our charity supporters, we're working with Royal Papworth Hospital to trans...
20/08/2026

Brighter Spaces, Brighter Futures

Thanks to our charity supporters, we're working with Royal Papworth Hospital to transform spaces across the Trust into welcoming, restorative environments that better support patients, their families, visitors, staff, and volunteers.

We would really appreciate your views on the current patient and family day rooms, and staff rest rooms and how they can be improved.

Link updated, looking forward to your feedback.

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/51KXaBdnmW

Beat the sell out! 📣Thinking about running the Half Marathon? Don't wait until general sale opens.This race sells out ...
19/08/2026

Beat the sell out! 📣

Thinking about running the Half Marathon? Don't wait until general sale opens.

This race sells out every year, and our charity places are limited.

🏃🏿‍♂️Sunday 14th March
🏃🏼£25 registration
🏃🏻‍♂️£250 fundraising target

Join Team Royal Papworth and help create brighter futures for Royal Papworth Hospital patients living with heart and lung disease.

Secure your place today before it's too late.👇
https://royalpapworthcharity.com/events?event=cambridge-half-marathon

Remembering David Catton ❤️A huge thank you to Duxford Bowls Club, who held a special bowls competition in memory of Dav...
17/08/2026

Remembering David Catton ❤️

A huge thank you to Duxford Bowls Club, who held a special bowls competition in memory of David, raising an incredible £3,053 for our charity.

David was a heart transplant patient at Royal Papworth Hospital in 2000 and went on to become an outstanding bowls player. Sadly, he passed away in December 2005 aged just 19. Just nine days before his death, he was awarded the prestigious Times-Taylor Bowls Player of the Year award.

Congratulations to Wayne, Keith and Barry from Watford, who won the David Catton Tribute trophy. 🏆

A huge heart-felt thank you to everyone who played, supported and helped organise such a wonderful tribute to David and Royal Papworth Hospital.

📸Krystyna, Managing Director and Val Catton, Mother of David, with the winners of the David Catton Tribute Trophy.
📸 Selection of photos from the day.

Share your views 💭Royal Papworth Hospital is always looking for ways to give excellent care. Hearing directly from you, ...
16/08/2026

Share your views 💭

Royal Papworth Hospital is always looking for ways to give excellent care. Hearing directly from you, your family or friends helps them understand what’s working well and where they can improve.

Their patient experience survey (Friends and Family Test) gives you the chance to share more detailed thoughts about your recent appointment, stay or consultation - whether in person, by phone or by video.

You can also now choose to include your contact details, so if needed they can follow up with you. This is entirely optional, and you’re welcome to remain anonymous if that feels more comfortable.

Your feedback will help them transform what’s possible for patients with heart and lung conditions.

https://royalpapworth.nhs.uk/pati.../feedback/friends-family

Limited charity places available for Cambridge Half Marathon on Sunday 14th March. 📣The Cambridge Half Marathon always s...
14/08/2026

Limited charity places available for Cambridge Half Marathon on Sunday 14th March. 📣

The Cambridge Half Marathon always sells out when entries go on general sale, so don't miss your chance to be on the start line.

Sign up for one of our charity places today. 🏃🏽🏃🏽‍♂️🏃🏾

Olly, who ran his first Cambridge Half for Royal Papworth this year, says it was one of the best experiences and challenges of his life.

“If like me you’ve never run a race before, be assured the charity is behind you all the way. It’s so rewarding been able to help something so close to mine and my family's heart and lungs (literally) along with so many other families supported by the charity.

“I’ll be there again next year lacing up with the amazing Royal Papworth team again.”
👇
Sign up today to join Olly and the team next year
https://royalpapworthcharity.com/events?event=cambridge-half-marathon



📸 Olly with brother-in-law Dan, who received a double lung transplant at Royal Papworth Hospital.

Flying high for Royal Papworth Hospital 🪂Good luck and thank you to our charity supporters Chris and Neil who are taking...
14/08/2026

Flying high for Royal Papworth Hospital 🪂

Good luck and thank you to our charity supporters Chris and Neil who are taking on a 13,000ft tandem skydive at UK Parachuting Beccles Airfield tomorrow (Saturday)

Chris is jumping in memory of his wife, Hannah, who sadly died from lung disease in April 2025

Neil (pictured left in the photo) is taking on the challenge to support the life-saving work of Royal Papworth Hospital who saved his brother Glen's life with a double lung transplant.

Two very special reasons to take the leap and raise funds for our charity.

Good luck, Chris and Neil - we and your family and friends will be cheering you along. 📣📣

Photo: Neil with his brother Glenn

Walking 733 miles and raising over £750 in support for Czar 🚶🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️‍➡️🚶‍➡️A huge thank you to the Royal Papworth Hospi...
13/08/2026

Walking 733 miles and raising over £750 in support for Czar 🚶🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️‍➡️🚶‍➡️

A huge thank you to the Royal Papworth Hospital critical care team who took part in a walking challenge in support of team member, Czar.

Czar, Intensive Care Unit Ward Sister, had planned to complete the 192-mile Coast-to-Coast walk this July but unfortunately was unable to start the challenge due to being unwell.

To show their support, colleagues set themselves the goal of matching her distance throughout July.

The team went above and beyond, completing an incredible 733 miles – almost four times the original target – with 112 entries contributing across the challenge. 😊

The challenge also raised £750 - £250 more than Czar’s fundraising target!

Katie, Intensive Care Unit Deputy Sister, who led on the walking challenge says:

“I just wanted to say a HUGE thank you to every colleague who took part in the challenge. The support, enthusiasm and generosity shown over the past few weeks has been incredible and I'm so proud of what the team has achieved.

"Czar is overwhelmed by your support and generosity." ❤

Get well soon Czar!

11/08/2026

Royal Papworth shines at the Transplant Active British Games💫

42 Royal Papworth Hospital athletes took part in the Games in Sheffield, bringing home an impressive 45 medals - 13 Gold 🥇13 Silver 🥈19 Bronze 🥉

Competing in sports ranging from cycling to ten-pin bowling, the team showed resilience, determination and support for one another.

Our charity supported the athletes to attend the Games and were there to cheer them along. We also helped them to set up a fundraising page, which has so far raised over £4,500, for patients living with heart and lung disease. 🫀🫁

A huge thank you to Ann, Team Manager, who volunteers her time to organise the teams attendance and supports them over the four days.

She says: “The resilience of our athletes and the support they gave each other was truly inspiring. Everyone who took part or supported the team were showing the positive impact of health and fitness after transplantation.

“The athletes really made their donors, the donor families and Royal Papworth Hospital very proud. You were all amazing!”

Please show your support for the team by donating on their fundraising page 🙏
https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/btgsheffield?utm_medium=CA&utm_source=CL

📸 The video is a snapshot of the brilliant Team Royal Papworth

10/08/2026

Cambridge Half Marathon will sellout in a flash when they go on sale soon. ⚡️

Why not secure your place now and apply for a charity place with us.

Further details in the post. 👇

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Papworth Road
Cambridge

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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