Supporting patients
Patient support is about looking after a patient as a whole and not just treating their illness. Whether it is through the traditional patient support group or by providing complementary therapy massage to help with coping with a condition, we are here to help. We want all patients to feel that they have a ‘friend’ with them when they come to one of our hospitals. Our purple topped volunteers will greet you with a smile, help you find your way and visit you on the ward if you are admitted and alone and would like some company.
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Therapy Massage
Complementary therapy massage helps reduce stress and anxiety prior to and during treatment.
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Volunteers
We have over 500 active volunteers working across all three hospital sites in a variety of roles.
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Support Hub
Support and information for patients and carers affected by long term conditions.
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Pondcam
Watch our livestream of Hampstead Heath nature reserve and view live images of the many species of birds and other animals that live there. There is well-documented evidence of the benefits of connecting people to…
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Royal Free Radio
Royal Free Radio, is a North London Hospital Radio Station which broadcasts to the patients of the Royal Free, Chase Farm and North Middlesex Hospitals. Visit the dedicated website to find out more
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Live Music
The live music programme aims to provide music to patients both on the wards and throughout the hospital.
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Helping Hands Fund
The Helping Hands Fund was set up in 2015 by Dr Lynne Riley for the benefit of the wonderful children who are treated for cancer at Barnet Hospital’s, Paediatric Oncology Shared Care Unit.
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