The Medway League of Friends has been supporting Medway Maritime Hospital since soon after it was taken over by the NHS, more than 50 years ago, in 1961.
The League is a registered charity and is a volunteer-led group who dedicate their time to raising vital funds for local health services.
They are made up of 18 paid staff and 130 volunteers, some of whom have volunteered for more than 25 years. The youngest volunteer is 16 and we have volunteers in their nineties. The team actively supports work experience placements and those working towards their Duke of Edinburgh Award.
Money is raised through the three shops located around the hospital and the snack trolley which makes regular visits to the wards. The main shop, located in the entrance of the hospital also includes a coffee counter where a variety of hot drinks is served.
Operations Manager, Scott Belcher, said: “Every time you make a purchase from one of our shops, you are helping to support your local hospital, as all profits made are reinvested to provide equipment which may otherwise be unavailable.
“I am so proud of the work carried out by the team who all give so much to improve the experience for our patients.”
In the last financial year the League of Friends donated an amazing £400,000 worth of equipment to the Trust, including an ECG machine, sensory toys, trolleys and ultrasound machines.
The achievements of the League are only made possible thanks to the kindness and tireless efforts of the volunteers.
New recruits are always needed so if you would like to help give back to your local hospital and support the work of the League of Friends please get in touch.
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