Benches unveiled at North Hampshire hospitals
The benches honour Captain Sir Tom Moore’s contribution to NHS Charities
Last updated 6th Jul 2021
To celebrate the 73rd Birthday of the NHS two memorial benches have been unveiled at hospitals in Basingstoke and Andover.
The benches are in honour of Captain Sir Tom Moore’s contribution to NHS Charities with one at the Andover war memorial Hospital and the other at the Basingstoke and north hampshire hospital.
Alex Whitfield, chief executive of Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust said:
“All of us were so moved by Captain Tom’s incredible efforts, and we wanted to mark this in a permanent way at each of our hospitals.
“The funds he raised for NHS Charities were distributed to NHS trusts across the UK and it’s wonderful we have been able to use these to support staff. The benches, situated in each hospital's grounds, are a perfect choice and will enable staff, patients and visitors to take a break while enjoying the fresh air.”
The benches were unveiled by members of the trust’s executive team including chief medical officer Dr Lara Alloway at Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital and interim chief people officer Kieron Galloway at Andover War Memorial Hospital.
Alex added: “It’s wonderful to take a moment to stop and reflect on the NHS and celebrate the amazing people that make the NHS so special. It has been a challenging 18 months for us all and the NHS has risen to the challenge. We want to celebrate our healthcare colleagues from across the NHS including GPs, ambulance crews, pharmacists and more – by working together we can provide the best possible care for our communities.”
If you want to know more about Hampshire Hospitals Charity and how to donate, please email hh.charity@hhft.nhs.uk