Six brand new virtual clinic pods have opened at RFH – providing a bespoke private space for 600 remote consultations per week. The sound-proof private pods – which are located in the new telemedicine centre on the ground floor – mean there is more capacity for face-to-face clinics in other areas of the hospital. Paula Moreira, assistant operations manager for outpatient services, said: “Until now, virtual clinics have been carried out in clinic rooms, which isn’t a good use of space. These new pods mean that clinic areas are freed up for face-to-face consultations. “The pods are private and spacious, with natural light, as well as administrative support throughout the day so we hope clinical colleagues will enjoy using this space.” John Connolly, RFH chief executive, officially opened the telemedicine centre. He said: “I would like to say a huge thank you to Paula and the team, who have worked so hard to get the telemedicine centre up and running. It’s an incredible new space and will bring down waiting times for patients by freeing up clinic space in other areas of the hospital. Congratulations on this wonderful achievement.” 5 4 New virtual clinic pods open at RFH Double festive footie cheer Patients and families on our children’s wards were given an ‘incredible surprise’ earlier this month when players from the men’s and women’s Arsenal teams arrived to deliver Christmas gifts. Gunners Martin Ødegaard, Mohamed Elneny, Jakub Kimor and Ben White made a visit to the RFH meeting and taking photos with children, families and staff on 6 north. Joseph Addae, a 14-year-old super fan, said: “Meeting players from the men’s team was a great surprise and it was incredible to see them in person not on the TV! They are great guys and an inspiration.” Keen footballer Nirali, 10, from Woodside Park, was overjoyed to be introduced to her sporting heroes. Her father, Rahul, said: “It was really special. It’s not ideal that Nirali is in hospital and had to miss Christmas jumper day at school but this has certainly brightened her day.” Gunners fans Myles and his dad, Barry, were delighted to see their team in action off the pitch. Myles’s family have had season tickets for longer than he has been alive and he admitted he can’t wait to show off his new Arsenal hat, signed by skipper Martin Ødegaard, to his classmates. Meanwhile at BH Naomi Williams, Teyah Goldie, Laura Wienroither, Gio Queiroz and Kim Little visited Galaxy Ward to hand out presents and sign autographs. Among the patients they met, was Layla who is recovering from a broken arm. The players gave her a Play-Doh set, but she was even more excited to meet the players. Siobhan McCurry, play specialist at RFH, said: “It was great that the players could come and see us. It’s lovely for the children here to get a nice pick-me-up ahead of Christmas and they brought so many smiles to the children and staff on the ward.” Clinicians who would like to book a pod can do so by contacting Paula via paula.moreira@nhs.net or ext 35927. Dr Parag Jasani, consultant haematologist and divisional clinical director for infection, immunity and rare diseases, tests out a virtual clinic pod Opening of the virtual clinic pods “The pods are private and spacious, with natural light, as well as administrative support throughout the day so we hope clinical colleagues will enjoy using this space.” Layla receives her gift from captain, Kim Little Nirali and her parents are thrilled with their signed photos Players from Arsenal’s men’s team get ready to make their deliveries at RFH Myles models his signed hat Sacks of joy - the Gunners women’s team outside BH
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