Nuffield Health Cambridge Hospital, located in Central Cambridge, is one of 30 Nuffield Health hospitals being made available to NHS trusts following discussions with NHS England and Wales about how independent hospitals can support NHS patients in its efforts against the coronavirus (Covid-19).
Nuffield Health Cambridge Hospital has agreed with Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to provide its facility, team and services to support NHS patients needing cancer treatment, urgent surgery and urgent blood tests.
Gill Barnes, Hospital Director at Nuffield Health Cambridge Hospital, comments: “We are pleased to offer our support to NHS patients and the teams at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust at this challenging time.
“The Covid-19 pandemic has stretched our country, challenging us, and the effort, dedication and commitment of NHS staff is truly humbling. As the UK’s largest healthcare charity, we are in a unique position to care for NHS patients clinically, physically and mentally.
“The whole team has been fantastic, and I am very proud of what they have all done so far, and for what they will be doing over the coming weeks.”
Alongside making all of its hospitals available to NHS trusts across England and Wales, Nuffield Health have made its 14 nurseries open to provide free childcare to NHS and other key workers and reviewing how its workforce across its network of fitness and wellbeing clubs and clinics can support the NHS. The Charity will be reimbursed at cost meaning no profit will be made and this will be audited by external auditors.
Steve Gray, Chief Executive at Nuffield Health, adds: “These are unprecedented times, and as the UK’s largest healthcare charity we have a huge role to play in our local communities, including helping people stay active at home. We are evolving how we can continue to deliver our services as the country remains in lockdown and how we can offer vital support.”
Nuffield Health has made free content available to maintain people’s health and wellbeing. This includes free workout videos, physiotherapy advice, and wellbeing activities for all members of the family, including children. This is available at no cost at Nuffield Health’s Building a Healthier Nation at Home hub here: www.nuffieldhealth.com/at-home