January - March 2008

COPD team collect their commendation
In November the Whittington COPD team were awarded a special commendation for their innovation in patient involvement. The British Thoracic Society, or BTS, celebrates strong, quality work with their Silver Jubilee Awards, with many applicants of high standards.more

DIY screening kits for bowel cancer
On Wednesday 23 January an NHS Bowel Cancer Screening event came to Whittington's Level 1 atrium. The initiative went live in 2007 in Haringey, Islington, Enfield and Barnet and is the first cancer home screening programme for men. more

Presentation from the Rotary Club of Islington, Highgate and Muswell Hill
Dr Caroline Deys, President Rotary Club of Islington, Highgate and Muswell Hill presented a cheque for £1,475 to Diabetes Specialist Nurse Cathy Jenkins and Diabetes Dietitian Janice Mavroskoufis at the Whittington Hospital on Monday 18 February.more

Top midwifery award for The Whittington
The Royal College of Midwifery, or RCM, has awarded the Whittington Hospital NHS Trust the Johnson’s Baby Award for Excellence in Midwifery Management or Leadership. more

A big thank you to Peter Farmer and Pat Gordon
The Whittington Hospital would like to say a big thank you and warm farewell to two of its former non-executives Peter Farmer and Pat Gordon. more

HMP Holloway triathalon
On Wednesday 12 December 2007 12 people including officers and prisoners at HMP Holloway took part in a triathalon in aid of the Whittington Building for Babies appeal.more

Diabetes day held on 13 March 2008
The Whittington diabetes team hosted a diabetes day on March 13.more

Lord mayors walk from Whittington
On Sunday 30 March the Lord Mayor of the City of London, Alderman Right Honorable David Lewis, with mayors from 32 London Boroughs, retraced the infamous steps of Dick Whittington.more

Cat Amongst the Pigeons
A new mural has been added to the Whittington’s artwork. The large and colourful Cat Amongst the Pigeons on the Level 1 atrium shows the illusion of a curious cat, called Whitty, constructed from a flock of birds.more

Whittington scores highest level in maternity services
Inspectors have given the Whittington’s maternity services top marks after a two-day visit to the department. The Clinical Negligence Scheme for Trusts, or CNST, assessed the services according to eight national risk management standards.more
Last updated07 Apr 2008