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The Friends having been making a difference since 1955 at the Hospital of St Cross and in the NHS Community Service in Rugby.

The charity has over 170 volunteers and donates specialist equipment or support projects which improve the patient experience. We have over 170 volunteers and are always in need of more to deliver our wide range of constantly expanding services which include Meet and Greet, a Tea Bar and Ward Trolley Service as well as supporting a Mealtime Companion Service, Patient Visiting, Holding Hands in Theatre and various Hospital Admin Services. We also have opportunities for volunteers who can help with fundraising, collections and the day to day operations of the Charity.

30/10/2026

A tropical beach scene now adorns the wall of St Cross Hospitals blood test waiting area thanks to a new mural funded by volunteers from The Friends of the Hospital of St Cross

26/10/2026

A huge thank you to Rugby Saturday Breakfast Rotary Club for choosing The Friends of St Cross as one of the charities to benefit from their quiz night. We’re grateful to everyone who took part and helped make the evening such a success. Congratulations to the winning team, The Artful Codgers!

25/10/2026

Looking for your next good read or a new jigsaw to get stuck into? 📚🧩

Join us for a book and jigsaw sale in St Cross Outpatients Department on 18 November, from 10am to 2.30pm.

Every purchase supports the Friends of St Cross and helps us make a difference at the hospital. We hope to see you there!

22/10/2026

🌴 The Friends have been making waves in Phlebotomy!

Patients waiting for blood tests at the Hospital of St Cross now have a rather more tropical view!

Thanks to funding from The Friends, an eight metre beach mural has transformed the Phlebotomy waiting area, creating a brighter, more welcoming space for patients.

The image was chosen by the Phlebotomy team, who wanted to make the waiting area a more pleasant place for everyone.

It's another example of how supporting our local hospital isn't always about medical equipment. Sometimes, improving the surroundings can make a real difference too.

🌊 Take a look at the before and after photographs. Quite a transformation!

Read the full story: https://www.fsx.org.uk/news?view=article&id=545:the-friends-make-waves-in-phlebotomy-with-new-look-waiting-area&catid=42

17/10/2026

🎆 Fireworks, music and hot food — all while supporting a good cause!

Join The Biker Triker Charity Fund Raising Group at St Thomas Cross on Saturday 7 November for their 2026 Annual Charity Fireworks Event. The event starts at 6pm, with fireworks at 7.45pm, plus music, hot food from the Family Caterers and a raffle.

The event is raising funds for local charities, including the Blood Taking Unit at the Hospital of St Cross. Everyone is welcome!

📍 St Thomas Cross, Newton Road, Newton, Rugby, CV23 0DN

15/10/2026

☀️ A Ray of sunshine at St Cross!

Congratulations to Ray Frankton, who has been shortlisted for a UHCW Outstanding Service and Care Award (OSCA) in the Volunteers' Award category.

Ray has volunteered at the Hospital of St Cross for almost three years, supporting the team on Cedar Ward and helping with pre-operative clinics.

He describes volunteering as “one of the best things I've ever done”, although he jokes that Mrs Frankton is equally pleased because it keeps him from getting under her feet at home! 😄

We're also delighted that our Maple Unit volunteers have been shortlisted, alongside nominations for several other wonderful volunteers and teams.

Congratulations to everyone recognised, and good luck at the awards on Friday!

Read Ray's story and find out more about those recognised: https://www.fsx.org.uk/news?view=article&id=541:ray-of-sunshine-as-st-cross-volunteer-shortlisted-for-local-nhs-award&catid=42

08/10/2026

❤️ Getting back up to strength after a heart event.

New exercise equipment at the Hospital of St Cross is helping Cardiac Rehabilitation patients rebuild their fitness and work towards getting back to the activities they enjoyed before.

The Friends has funded a new exercise bench and pulley system, while additional weight training equipment was bought with money raised by members of the Phase 4 continuation exercise classes themselves.

As patient Stuart Boulton says: “For me, it isn’t just about recovering. It’s about building my fitness back up and getting back to doing the things I enjoyed before.”

And that’s what makes this one particularly special. People who have benefited from the service are helping those following in their footsteps.

Link to the full story and to see the equipment in action go to the comments.

06/10/2026

🔐Sometimes it’s the simple things that make a difference.

The Friends has funded new personal effects lockers for staff in the Outpatients Department at the Hospital of St Cross, giving them somewhere secure to keep their clothes and belongings while on duty.

As Clinical Sister Deborah Grimsley told us, having somewhere to hang clothes and keep personal possessions safe “will make such a difference to staff”.

Supporting St Cross isn’t always about buying medical equipment. Looking after the people who look after patients matters too.

Read the full story in the comments...

21/09/2026

Come join us if you dare

17/09/2026

Come join us for another great night raising money for St. Cross

Address

The Hospital Of St. Cross, Barby Road
Rugby
CV225PX

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+447767788938

Website

http://www.fsx.org.uk/

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