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For 15 years, the Eye Care Liaison Officer (ECLO) service at Whipps Cross Hospital has provided essential support to blind and partially sighted patients, and to those experiencing sight loss.

Whipps Cross Hospital recently switched its nitrous oxide supply to smaller cylinders, in line with calls by the Royal College of Anaesthetists, preventing the yearly wastage of up to 1,000 tonnes of CO2.

Jess shares her journey from Project Search to her dream job at Whipps Cross Hospital.

Whipps Cross Hospital is taking significant steps to enhance recovery outcomes for patients undergoing hip fracture surgery.

Thanks to the support of Barts Charity, Whipps Cross Hospital introduced its first surgical robot, marking a significant step forward in advancing patient care.

According to patients, the Cytosponge biopsy is a “quicker”, “less invasive” and “gentle” alternative to traditional biopsies that help identify important oesophageal conditions such as Barrett’s oesophagus.

From the 1 April, our community phlebotomy (blood tests) service will move from Forest Medical Centre (FMC) to Loughton Health Centre  (LHC).