League of Friends, George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust

24/09/2026

Earlier this month, the chaplaincy at George Eliot Hospital received a donation from the League of Friends, which will enhance the privacy of staff using the space.

The donation included brand-new screens, which were much needed as the previous ones had become quite worn over time. These screens play a vital role in creating a peaceful and private sanctuary where both staff members and patients can come to pray and reflect.

Lead Chaplain, Rev Janelle Kingham, speaks on the donations:
“The multi-faith chapel provides space for all, irrespective of belief tradition, to come and connect with a higher being or simply within themselves.
One important aspect of this space is its ability to provide culturally and religiously appropriate prayer spaces for faith groups that might require it. Our old screens were beyond repair, and thanks to the generosity of the League of Friends, we have 4 new screens that enable us to provide better areas within our communal space for staff to pray in.

Mike Parsons, Chairman of The League of Friends, added: “We are delighted to be able to support the work of the fantastic teams here at the hospital and to improve the experience of the patients.

“It is our mission to continue the work of the charity formed in 1955. Thanks to all our volunteers who support the League of Friends and make such donations possible.”

17/09/2026

Donation from the League of Friends set to enhance the efficiency of the Gynaecology Continence Clinic
The Early Pregnancy and Gynaecology Unit at George Eliot Hospital has received a generous donation from the League of Friends – a brand-new bladder scanner. Just over a year ago, the unit expanded to include a continence clinic, and having their own bladder scanner will allow the team to run the clinic more efficiently, as they previously relied on borrowing equipment from other departments.
This new equipment will greatly benefit both staff and patients at the continence clinic. The scanner will help diagnose urinary retention and measure post-void residues, enabling the team to provide tailored support and develop the most effective treatment plans for each patient’s journey.

This generous donation ensures that patients visiting the clinic will benefit from an improved experience. The scanner offers a pain-free procedure, utilising a smooth probe applied to the lower abdomen. This approach is entirely non-invasive, prioritising patient comfort and maintaining their dignity throughout the process.
The Early Pregnancy and Gynaecology Unit extends its heartfelt thanks to the League of Friends for their generosity and support.
Mike Parsons, Chairman of The League of Friends, added: “We are delighted to be able to support the work of the fantastic teams here at the hospital and to improve the experience of the patients.
“It is our mission to continue the work of the charity formed in 1955. Thanks to all our volunteers who support the League of Friends and make such donations possible.”

15/09/2026

George Eliot Hospital's Hand Therapy Unit received the latest League of Friends donation.
The hand therapy department is now supplied with goniometers, which are a small but effective piece of equipment thanks to the latest league of friend’s donations.
A goniometer is a tool which is used daily by the majority of patients attending the hand therapy department. The tool is used by our occupational therapists and physiotherapists to measure the range of movement in the fingers and thumbs of patients to obtain accurate information on their patient’s joint mobility, determine the effectiveness of treatment plans and track progress.
Rachael Molloy, Occupational Therapist speaks on the donations on behalf of the hand therapy team:
“Due to a national supply issue we have struggled to obtain these for the last few years and the league of friends had kindly offered to help us source them. Thank you so much for your donation, we are very grateful.”
Mike Parsons, Chairman of The League of Friends, added: “We are delighted to be able to support the work of the fantastic teams here at the hospital and to improve the experience of the patients.
“It is our mission to continue the work of the charity formed in 1955. Thanks to all our volunteers who support the League of Friends and make such donations possible.”

21/08/2026

Donation from the League of Friends set to enhance the efficiency of the Gynaecology Continence Clinic
The Early Pregnancy and Gynaecology Unit at George Eliot Hospital has received a generous donation from the League of Friends – a brand-new bladder scanner. Just over a year ago, the unit expanded to include a continence clinic, and having their own bladder scanner will allow the team to run the clinic more efficiently, as they previously relied on borrowing equipment from other departments.
This new equipment will greatly benefit both staff and patients at the continence clinic. The scanner will help diagnose urinary retention and measure post-void residues, enabling the team to provide tailored support and develop the most effective treatment plans for each patient’s journey.

This generous donation ensures that patients visiting the clinic will benefit from an improved experience. The scanner offers a pain-free procedure, utilising a smooth probe applied to the lower abdomen. This approach is entirely non-invasive, prioritising patient comfort and maintaining their dignity throughout the process.
The Early Pregnancy and Gynaecology Unit extends its heartfelt thanks to the League of Friends for their generosity and support.
Mike Parsons, Chairman of The League of Friends, added: “We are delighted to be able to support the work of the fantastic teams here at the hospital and to improve the experience of the patients.
“It is our mission to continue the work of the charity formed in 1955. Thanks to all our volunteers who support the League of Friends and make such donations possible.”

06/12/2025

06/12/2025

This year our Christmas tree at Ansley Church celebrates our 70th Anniversary.

10/11/2025

10/11/2025

New State-of-the-Art linear probe enhances patient care at George Eliot Hospital. Generously provided by the George Eliot League of Friends, it's already making a meaningful difference https://ow.ly/8ei650X6VTB

10/11/2025

Babies being cared for in the Neonatal department at George Eliot Hospital are benefiting from a donation of six new Neopuff devices, which has been funded in collaboration between the department and the League of Friends 💙

Read full article here: https://www.geh.nhs.uk/news/george-eliot-hospital-special-care-baby-unit-benefits-league-friends-supported-donation