The Haywood Foundation marks Volunteers’ Week 2023
2023 marks the 39th year of Volunteers’ Week (1-7 June), when the Haywood Foundation will join thousands of charities and voluntary organisations recognising the contribution volunteers make across the UK. With this year’s theme of ‘Celebrate and Inspire’ we hope to encourage people to be the change that we want to see and get involved […]
Remembering Brian Johnson 1938 – 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of a valued friend and Haywood Foundation volunteer, Brian Johnson. Brian was born on 21st September 1938 and died 19th March 2023, aged 84 years. You may remember seeing Brian in the PIER patient information centre at the Haywood Hospital, where he volunteered for many […]
Haywood Hospital Redevelopment – Have your say
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT) is committed to investing in the future of health and care to make life better for the communities we serve. As part of this investment, the Trust is proposing to replace the existing outpatients building at Haywood Community Hospital in Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 7AG. The current building contains Reinforced […]
PIER still open for business and seeking more volunteers
Following the closure of the PIER patient information service at the Haywood Hospital, the PIER service has now successfully transferred to Bradwell Hospital. There we have a room that has been redesigned to continue to provide patients, carers and staff with all the supportive information to help them remain active and socially engaged. Lifestyle information […]
Swimathon raises over £500 for arthritis charities
A group of intrepid swimmers from Keele University and the Midlands Foundation Partnership Trust have raised over £500 for the Haywood Foundation and Versus Arthritis. Ten people took part in the annual ‘Swimathon’ organised by Leek Rotary Club at Brough Park Leisure Centre, Leek back in November. They raised £520 which will be split between […]
Haywood Foundation research: Experience of patients with inflammatory arthritis during the COVID 19 pandemic
Researchers: Dr Sarah Ryan; Professor Andy Hassell; Dr Zoe Paskins; Dr Sam Hider; Mike Brooks and Trina Rule. Funders: Haywood Foundation £15,752; Clinical Research Network £9,544.50 What did the study set out to do? The aim of the study was to understand how the coronavirus pandemic impacted on the physical, emotional and social health of […]
Haywood Foundation Research: Keeping safe and well: Reducing treatment burden in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
Researchers: Ryan S, Paskins Z, Chew-Graham C, Manning F and Bullock L. Funding: General Nursing Council Trust for England and Wales £39,106. What did the study set out to do? The aim of this study was to understand the work involved for people with rheumatoid arthritis and their family members when attending for drug monitoring. […]
Foundation grant supports pump-priming of a professor in rheumatology nursing post
The Haywood Foundation have approved a grant to pump-prime a professor of Rheumatology nursing post. Sarah Ryan, Professor of Rheumatology Nursing at the Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and Haywood Foundation member said: “Being awarded this grant has led to research that can influence patient care. “One study identified the challenges involved for some patients […]
We are looking for volunteers
Have you got a few hours available between Monday and Friday each week? We are looking for volunteers who can help in the Patient Information Centre currently based at Bradwell Hospital. Picured are three of our fabulous volunteers, Michelle, Jan and Anne. The Centre stocks a wide range of information leaflets and publications associated with […]
Haywood Foundation charity Christmas cards are now on sale
We have five fantastic Christmas card designs costing only £2 for a pack of 10. All proceeds go directly to the Foundation’s work with people with arthritis and related conditions. To order your cards email June Brammar: june.brammar@mpft.nhs.uk
