Nottingham University Hospitals - NHS Trust

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League of Friends of Queen's Medical Centre

Registered Charity No. 509965

Introduction

The League of Friends of Queen’s Medical Centre has been in existence since 1979. We aim to increase our membership and the amount of support- financial and otherwise- we give to our local hospital. For those of you who have yet to hear of us we trust these answers to the questions we are most often asked about the League will encourage you to join us and help us to achieve these aims.

Although the University and City Hospitals are merged into one Trust, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, the League of Friends of QMC remains separate from the City Hospital League of Friends and operates as an independent charity for the benefit of the QMC. There is, however, a close mutually supportive relationship between the Leagues.

Who are the League of Friends?

We are a group of people who want to give something back to the community and have chosen to do so by volunteering to support the hospital. Our fund raising has enabled the provision of a wide variety of both medical and non-medical equipment, all of which has improved the welfare of patients and staff throughout the hospital. Members are encouraged to help with fund raising activities and to join our social events or just to support our charity.

How are funds raised?

Fund raising can be split into four main categories:

Our Charity Shop in Wolds Drive, Keyworth
Commission on sales of paintings in the Peggy Greenfield Art Gallery
Various fund raising events such as Coffee Mornings, Craft Fairs, Charity lunches
Donations and Legacies

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The League has complete control of how the funding will be used. Any manager in the hospital can submit a bid which is considered and prioritised by the League committee. The main criteria is to fund equipment which will have the most impact on improving the patient’s treatment and stay in hospital and will enable staff to treat patients more effectively.

How is the League of Friends of QMC organised?

Eight trustees are elected each for a three a year term. They are legally responsible for the proper running of the League as a charity.
The General Committee consists of 14 or more additional members who have an active interest and involvement in the League. They help to raise funds.
A fund raising committee which plans and runs events
A sub committee to evaluate bids from the hospital

The Trustees and the General Committee meet six times a year.

Lecture Series

In order to let members know some of the work undertaken within the hospital and its many professions, lectures have been arranged. Usually they take place on the first Wednesday of alternate months. Consultants and other professionals are invited to explain their work and how patients benefit. So far talks have included pathology, oncology, training, microbiology and radiology. Further lectures are arranged and will be ongoing. A donation is given to enable the respective department to purchase items which might otherwise not be available to them. Members of the public and staff are invited and encouraged to join us at these lectures.

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Roosevelt Travelling Scholarship

The League, in conjunction with the Nottinghamshire Roosevelt Travel Scholarship Trust, sponsors young professionals to enable them to visit the USA to further their knowledge of nursing and to widen their experience of the US, bringing back the benefits they have gained for Nottingham, the Community and the NHS.

How can I help?

There are many ways. Everyone can have something to offer, whether it is helping with our fund raising activities, in the Charity Shop, helping with publicity about the League etc. Even if you do not want to become involved, directly or personally, as a member you might make a donation or assist in other ways.

How can I become a member?

You may print a copy of the application form – click here
or contact the membership secretary, Mrs Barbara Jarratt, Thatched Cottage, Church Lane, Attenborough, Nottingham NG9 6AS, Tel: 0115 925 9486.