It’s nearly the end of 2015 and we thought we’d spend the next 12 days sharing some stories and successes from the last year from across the Trust, as well as some useful tips to stay healthy in 2016.

Wishing you all a very Happy New Year.

On the third day

£3.2 million is how much our new rapid assessment unit cost that opened its doors to patients at Good Hope Hospital in November. The development was the culmination of over a year’s work by consultants, nurses, nurse practitioners and managers to provide rapid initial assessment and management of adult patients who are referred from the Emergency Department or their GP.

The hospital’s chief executive, Dame Julie Moore visited the new Acute Medical Triage and Assessment Unit (AMU) and said: “The AMU looks great and I know how hard the team have worked to make the new development a reality. I’d like to say a big thanks to everyone who has been involved in ensuring our patients will benefit from the rapid initial assessment and care the AMU will provide.”

Dr Arne Rose, medical director at Good Hope Hospital, added: “This was a crucial development for patients at Good Hope Hospital. Our team of consultants, nurses, nurse practitioners and managers have worked really hard for over a year to make it happen. It delivers more space, a much improved environment for both patients and staff, and overall, a better experience for our patients.”