Liver Transplant Co-ordinators
Royal Free Hospital 30th September 2009.
Dear Trefor,
As you may remember, a couple of years ago I approached you and asked if the LPSG would be kind enough to provide sponsorship so that I could complete my Degree in Critical Care.
You kindly put my name forward to the LPSG, and the wheels were set in motion for me to complete the modules I required.
I completed the Critical Care BSc this year and graduated with 'Upper Second-Class Honours', which some people may understand as a '2:1', or a 'B'.
I am so excited and overjoyed with my result, and I know that, without help from you and the LPSG, none of this would have been possible.
So, I am really writing this letter to say a big, BIG thank you to you and the LPSG for your support and financial backing, and to let you know how grateful I am for your assistance when it was needed.
I hope you are well, and thank you once again for your support.
Yours sincerely, (Signed) Suraya Cottrell
Liver Transplant Co-ordinator.

£80,000 thank you from “one heck of a friend”

Former patient Brenda Ann Marchant has left an £80,000 legacy to help Royal Free liver transplant patients.

Brenda's story.

ICE-MAKING MACHINE WARD 10 NORTH (Hassall ward)

"We are very grateful for this kind donation, this will make a huge difference to patients’ lives on the ward,” said Dr Patch.

Gift in memory of Lynne Burton.
Following Lynne Burton's death in November 2008, her family wished to thank the ward which had cared for her for nine years.
During Lynne's final illness, she was often only able to sip iced drinks, but there never seemed to be enough ice on the ward for everyone's needs. So a commercial ice-making machine seemed the ideal way to benefit all patients (and the staff), letting them have cold drinks on hot days.
We consulted with the Ward Manager (at that time, Anita) and the Housekeeper, and they were in favour of it. Of course, bureaucracy meant that we had to jump through various hoops for this to happen, but eventually the machine was purchased and plumbed in.
On Friday, 18 September, we were invited by Fay from the RFH Charity to visit the Royal Free Hospital to see the machine in action! We were privileged to have Keith Hunt and Dr David Patch as our hosts, and found time to meet so many of Lynne's friends on the ward.
An emotional but wonderful visit. So, hopefully, ice will be available whenever you want it. Don't be afraid to ask!! Jen and Ralph Burton (Lynne's parents).

Lynne's story.