Friends of the RUH

Vivien said: "The thing I love the most about volunteering is seeing people's faces light up when Daisy walks into the room. I take great pleasure knowing that Daisy and I can provide great comfort to people, especially when they're away from home in hospital."

If you would be interested in volunteering at the RUH, you can find out more on the Friends of the RUH website - friendsoftheruh.org.uk - or by calling 01225 824046 or emailing ruh-tr.volunteers@nhs.net

We are lucky to have more than 130 volunteers in roles including welcoming visitors, serving drinks to patients, providing breastfeeding support to new parents, and helping in the hospital's @RuhFriends shop and café. Plus many more who fundraise, including for @ruhxcharity

The @ChelwoodRotary are holding an online silent auction and have very kindly chosen us as one of their charities to support! You can find some great items at their page! jumblebee.co.uk/chelwoodbridge…

Message from Alison Ryan, Chair, and Cara Charles-Barks, Chief Executive: On behalf of all at the RUH, we are grateful to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II for her dedicated years of public service and our thoughts are with her family at this time.

New job @RUHBath ✨Volunteer Support and Development Adviser✨ You'll work with our volunteers & @RUHStaff & help identify new #volunteering opportunities within the Trust. Part time 22.5 hrs/wk £25,655 - £31,534 p/a pro rata Find out more👉bit.ly/3Q6pRnK

Amazing to win the overall ACE Award! Thank you @CreativeBath & all our supporters :) #artatruh @RUHBath @ruhxcharity @RuhFriends

We've been awarded the Ministry of Defence's Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, recognising the support shown by the hospital to the armed forces community!💙 📸 Cara Charles-Barks, RUH Chief Executive and Richard Graham, RUH Deputy Medical Director bit.ly/3uYEdOy

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Would you like to support patients at the @RUHBath by giving some time to volunteer across a variety of wards? Get in touch now! #Bath

Hospital Ward Volunteers are needed at Friends of the Royal United Hospital. Do you have a few hours a week spare to provide support & comfort to patients at the Royal United Hospital in Bath? Apply here: bit.ly/3P2Jdcu #volunteer #ruh

Most patients and visitors are no longer required to wear face masks at the RUH, but there are some exceptions. 😷 Face masks must be worn in Haematology, Oncology, Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit, Medical and surgical assessment areas. ruh.nhs.uk/visiting

This week is #VolunteersWeek and an opportunity to share a huge thank you to all our amazing volunteers. More than 90 people donate their time to provide care and support as part of our team. Here are some messages of thanks from our staff 🥰💙

Thanks to @RUHBath Radiotherapy Dept for my course of radiotherapy hoped to eradicate my prostate cancer. Please have all your menfolk over 50 seek a PSA test. @ProstateUK @RuhFriends

We've been working closely with @BathCollege to inspire the next generation of healthcare workers through volunteering positions at the RUH. Find out more here: bit.ly/3i9GAqY

Happy #InternationalWomensDay to all of the incredible women who make up our volunteers, trustees, staff and supporters!

The RUH is currently very busy. If you're coming into hospital it's important to remember to follow #HandsFaceSpace to help stop the spread of infection and keep each other safe. 🧼 Practice good hand hygiene 😷 Wear a face covering ↔️ Maintain social distancing

Did you know that we're on Instagram? 📸 Give us a follow - instagram.com/friendsoftheru…

Everyone on the hospital site must continue to wear a face mask or covering - unless they are medically exempt or are a young child. 😷 Recent changes to COVID-19 restrictions do not apply in healthcare settings.

We loved hearing about Beryl's volunteering at the @ealing_lof! Beryl reminds us all just how meaningful volunteering can be for both volunteers and the hospitals they volunteer in! 💜Happy Birthday Beryl!