A choir raised £400 from a concert and donated it to a centre which offers complementary therapies for cancer patients in Barnsley.

The Ilesha Choir donated the funds to The Well at The Core on County Way, Barnsley, which offers treatments like oriental massage and beauty therapies.

Highly praised by patients, The Well offers reiki, brow and lash enhancements and a tailor-made service to teach people how to tie scarves and fit hats and wigs. It also offers advice on how to look after your scalp and hair during and after treatment for cancer.

The Ilesha Choir performed the fundraising concert – with an uplifting programme – on 23 March at St Paul’s Church, Barnsley. Tickets were £6 each and sold by The Well and Cancer Services at Barnsley Hospital. Although partly funded by the government, funding for The Well does not cover the full cost of keeping the service running, therefore The Well also heavily relies on community donations.

Kate Cadwell, a Complementary Therapist at The Well, said: “It was a truly fantastic evening of entertainment and we are delighted the choir chose to support The Well. The amount they raised is fantastic and will have a real positive impact on people in Barnsley affected by cancer who attend The Well. I left feeling very happy and uplifted as I am positive everyone else who attended did. “

The Ilesha Choir is a relatively new choir formed in 2010. It was named after Sheila Hoddle (Ilesha is an anagram of Sheila), a pianist and advisor to the choir, who has sadly died. Members sing in three-part harmony, soprano, mezzo-soprano and contralto and the repertoire includes a wide range of pieces including songs from the shows and traditional tunes, as well as modern.

The next choir concert is on 6 July at St Paul’s Church, Barnsley, when the choir will be raising funds so members can buy more equipment such as sheet music.

The women pictured are: Jennifer Tickle, Marjorie Parkin, Sue Rose, Sue Millar, Lesley Pilarek (from the Choir) along with Kate Cadwell (from The Well).

The Well for Wellbeing gets a helping hand

Local Barnsley office supply company, BOS have chosen to support The Well for Wellbeing service for people living with cancer with a donation of £600.   

The Well for Wellbeing service provides, free beauty and complementary therapies for both men and women affected by cancer from The Core in Barnsley

The aim of each therapy is to promote health and well-being in individuals, enabling them to live a life beyond a cancer diagnosis and the benefits are not just physical but also psychological.

Elliot Batty, Managing Director of BOS, on Summer Lane states “We choose a charity every year. What appealed to BOS this year was that The Well for Wellbeing services provide not only physical but also psychological assistance to those going through a traumatic time in their lives.” Elliot continues “Unfortunately more and more of us are affected by cancer one way or another so our contribution seemed fitting”.

Lisa Calvert, Charity Development Manager at Barnsley Hospital Charity who administer all donations to The Well for Wellbeing Service said “The Well service makes a real difference to people in Barnsley at a very difficult time in their lives; this donation from BOS is greatly appreciated. It will also help us spread awareness of the wonderful work that the team of staff and volunteers do at The Well.”

Alison Spencer, Business Support for Cancer Services at Barnsley Hospital explained “The support from BOS came out of the blue and will help The Well continue its great work. Although The Well is partly funded by the government this funding does not cover the full cost of keeping this service running therefore the help BOS offers will assist us in many ways from publicising what we do to supporting our fundraising efforts.”

Therapies include Acupuncture, Hypnotherapy, Massage, Reiki, Reflexology, paraffin wax, Shiatsu and a range of beauty therapies. There is also a tailor-made headwear service located on the chemotherapy unit where patients can buy hats & scarves at cost price and learn how to tie scarves following chemotherapy. The service is also supported by volunteers, some of whom have been affected by cancer; and who provide a wonderful meet and greet and reception service.

If you would like more information on what The Well offers, or would like to raise funds for this invaluable service or even volunteer then visit www.barnsleyhospitalcharity.co.uk/the-well or call Barnsley Hospital Charity on 01226 431650.

Barnsley Hospital are delighted to announce that Medstrom Healthcare have chosen to support our staff Heart Awards Event by becoming an Award Sponsor. This years Heart Awards take place on 1^st June 2018 and is our way to recognise the hard work and dedication our staff put in tirelessly across the entire Hospital. There are a number of Award Categories which recognise staff from all areas of the Trust and Medstrom have chosen to support the Team Outstanding Achievement (Clinical) Award.

Medstrom Healthcare is the only independent provider of bed management services to the NHS, managing over 20% of the UK’s acute bed and mattress fleet. They are an independent hospital bed manufacturer and supply specialist products and services to over 150 hospitals in the UK and Ireland. Medstrom provide ultra low hospital beds, bariatric hospital beds, paediatric cots, pressure redistributing mattresses and a bed transport system.

‘At Medstrom we pride ourselves on the quality of our team, the responsiveness and flexibility of our approach, our track record of improving patient outcomes and our ability to offer a unique service and product offering to our customers’.

Barnsley Hospital Charity exists to support care that goes above and beyond, and it is this level of dedication that we’re recognising on the night of our Heart Awards. We want to recognise our fantastic staff and volunteers for the amazing work they do every year. Lying at the heart of our community, the hospital touches every person in Barnsley at some point in their life. 

The Heart Awards provide a unique opportunity to affiliate your business not only with the hospital itself, but with the charity that supports it. If you would like to take advantage of this amazing opportunity and sponsor a future event, please get in touch with Barnsley Hospital Charity on 01226 431650 or email Barnsleyhospitalcharity@nhs.net.

Barnsley Hospital are delighted to announce that ISS have chosen to support our staff Heart Awards Event by becoming an Award Sponsor. This years Heart Awards take place on 1^st June 2018 and is our way to recognise the hard work and dedication our staff put in tirelessly across the entire Hospital. There are a number of Award Categories which recognise staff from all areas of the Trust and ISS have chosen to support the Patients Choice Award.

ISS is one of the world’s largest facility services providers. Providing organisations of all types, shapes and sizes with every facility solution they might require. For Barnsley Hospital in particular, ISS provide all in-house catering; from the meals we provide to patients, through to refreshments for meetings. ISS also maintain and manage our newly refurbished ‘Collier’s’ restaurant (on-site) whilst providing a breakfast, lunch and dinner service. A Costa Coffee service is also offered from the Collier’s restaurant.

Barnsley Hospital Charity exists to support care that goes above and beyond, and it is this level of dedication that we’re recognising on the night of our Heart Awards. We want to recognise our fantastic staff and volunteers for the amazing work they do every year. Lying at the heart of our community, the hospital touches every person in Barnsley at some point in their life. 

The Heart Awards provide a unique opportunity to affiliate your business not only with the hospital itself, but with the charity that supports it. If you would like to take advantage of this amazing opportunity and sponsor an event in the future, please get in touch with Barnsley Hospital Charity on 01226 431650 or email Barnsleyhospitalcharity@nhs.net.

Barnsley Hospital are delighted to announce that Wasp Security Ltd have chosen to support our staff Heart Awards Event by becoming an Award Sponsor. This years Heart Awards take place on 1^st June 2018 and is our way to recognise the hard work and dedication our staff put in tirelessly across the entire Hospital. There are a number of Award Categories which recognise staff from all areas of the Trust and Wasp Security Ltd have chosen to support the Charity Award.

Wasp Security Ltd provide Intruder Alarm, CCTV Installations, Access Control, Intercom and Automation Systems from places such as Barnsley Hospital. Engineers install, service and maintain all manner of security setups. Fast, friendly and reliable service is incredibly important to them  – ‘there is nothing that we value more at Wasp than the customer’.

Alex Fisher is the proprietor of WASP Security of Sheffield  and has provided the technical security provision to the Trust for the past ten years. He is considered a friend of the security team at the Hospital, always willing to go that extra mile to provide a secure and safe environment for patients and staff. WASP provide a 24/7 service which has been underpinned by his attendance at numerous exceptional service incidents.

Alex has always been a very keen supporter of the Hospital Charity, he is an absolute pleasure to be associated with and is a contractor/provider who always puts the NHS and patients first.

Alex Fisher, Technical Engineer from WASP Security said “When I was first asked to sponsor and present a Heart Award, I actually thought it was an “Art Award”, which conjured up visions of travelling to Hollywood, rubbing shoulders with Jennifer Lawrence, Patrick Stewart or Ian McKellen.  I soon discovered, however, this award is actually to be presented to far more important people than mere actors, celebrities or cinematic superstars; it is for people who change, improve or, in some cases, save lives on a daily basis. So, I’m more than happy to be doing what I see as my fair share of contributing towards recognising these real life unsung heroes.”

Barnsley Hospital Charity exists to support care that goes above and beyond, and it is this level of dedication that we’re recognising on the night of our Heart Awards. We want to recognise our fantastic staff and volunteers for the amazing work they do every year. Lying at the heart of our community, the hospital touches every person in Barnsley at some point in their life. 

The Heart Awards provide a unique opportunity to affiliate your business not only with the hospital itself, but with the charity that supports it. If you would like to take advantage of this amazing opportunity and sponsor a future event, please get in touch with Barnsley Hospital Charity on 01226 431650 or email Barnsleyhospitalcharity@nhs.net.