Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust

25/11/2025

Seven days to go! As we count down, here are six ways you’re all showing kindness:

1. Giving the gift of time as a volunteer.
2. Sending messages to staff to Give Thanks.
3. Hosting bake sales.
4. Walking, wheeling and running.
5. Starting 2026 with a monthly donation as a New Year’s resolution.
6. Doubling the kindness by pledging to take part in the Christmas Challenge for RNOH Charity – when you donate, it’s doubled. Save the date! Midday 2-9 December.

💙 Thank you!

24/11/2025

With your help, RNOH Charity has funded: cutting-edge equipment, patient wellbeing projects, research breakthroughs, family support services, improved hospital spaces and a whole lot more! Thank you for being part of our journey.

Please support us in the Christmas Challenge – starting midday 2 December!

24/11/2025

An Epic new era for RNOH

Following extensive preparations, training and a huge amount of teamwork we are very excited to announce that Epic, our new electronic health record, officially went live at RNOH yesterday morning, Sunday 23 November.

Epic replaces paper records and many of the current clinical systems at RNOH with a single, fully integrated clinical record. It means that staff can always access the complete, accurate and up-to-date information needed to ensure the best care for patients.

Prof. Paul Fish, RNOH Chief Executive commented: "A huge thank you to our brilliant staff who have helped us get to this milestone. Their hard work and commitment have made this day possible, and I know that patients have been kept at the heart of the programme throughout. Epic will transform the way we deliver care and ensure we provide the best possible acute neuro-musculoskeletal medicine to our complex patient group for years to come.”

Epic has been implemented as an extension of UCLH - University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust's version of the system and we are incredibly grateful to our UCLH colleagues whose experience and knowledge we have been able to draw on throughout the implementation process.

Learn more about our Epic implementation and read the full statement, by clicking the link to our website: https://www.rnoh.nhs.uk/news/epic-goes-live-rnohs-new-electronic-health-record

19/11/2025

We've created a video to explain what to expect when young patients move into adult care at RNOH. The video stars two young people - Kyrio and Maryam - who introduce viewers to the RNOH and explain the transition process from paediatric into adult care.

It features staff from RNOH and Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children (GOSH). Everyone worked very hard to ensure the videos accurately explain transitioning from paediatric to adult care, and the services at the RNOH.

Our thanks to Kyrio, Maryam, and all the staff and volunteers at the RNOH and at GOSH. This was kindly funded by GOSH Charity.

We've created a video to explain what to expect when you move into adult care at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH). The video stars two young pe...

19/11/2025

We are now less than one week away from Epic going live at RNOH and preparations are in full swing.

Ahead of go-live, colleagues across the Trust have been sharing what they're most looking forward to.

"It’s going to be very exciting to only have to log in to one place and not on to lots of different systems. We'll never again have to spend lots of time searching for a patient's notes because another clinician has them, this means being able to spend more time with the patient." Claire Ashton, Nursing Information Officer"

19/11/2025

With the drop in temperature this week, here are a few simple steps for people to keep yourself and others safe and well during these cold temperatures.

-Check on family, friends and neighbours who may be at higher risk of becoming unwell, and if you are at higher risk, ask them to do the same for you
-Check the weather forecast and the news
-Make sure you have sufficient food and medicine
-Take simple measures to reduce draughts at home
-Heat rooms you spend most time in, to 18˚C if you can
-Keep bedroom windows closed
-Wear multiple layers of thinner clothing
-If you’re eligible, get vaccinated against flu and COVID-19
-Get help if needed. Call NHS 111 or in an emergency 999

Exposure to cold indoor or outdoor temperatures increases blood pressure, increasing the risk of heart problems, kidney disease, stroke or dementia.

Cold temperatures can also make blood more likely to clot, which can lead to heart attacks and stroke.

Read more on how to keep warm and well during winter: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/seasonal-health/keep-warm-keep-well/

18/11/2025

Help support The RNOH Charity in their campaign to secure the very latest surgical assistance robot, the Mako 4.0 - watch the sort video and follow the link! https://tr.ee/Mako-Appeal

17/11/2025

This time next week we will be live with Epic, our new electronic health record (EHR).

For the past few months staff have been undergoing training and familiarising themselves with the new system which will transform how we work and improve the way we deliver patient care.

Ahead of go-live on Sunday 23 November, colleagues across the Trust have been sharing what they're most looking forward to.

"The thing I’m most looking forward to is leaving paper and writing behind- more time for high- quality patient care!" - Dr Supriya Dsouza, Consultant Anaesthetist.

14/11/2025

We are delighted to announce that Pauline Scott, RNOH Consultant Nurse for the London Spinal Cord Injury Centre (LSCIC) and Honorary Lecturer at London South Bank University (LSBU), has won the Best Poster Prize at the MASCIP 27th Annual Conference, held at Loughborough University on 13 November 2025.

Pauline’s poster, titled “Fundamentals of SCI – Evaluation of a 6-Day MDT Teaching Program” is a powerful reflection of the continuous improvement culture taking root across our organisation, where collaboration, innovation, and patient-centred care are driving real change and shaping the future of spinal cord injury services.

This award was voted for by the MASCIP (Multidisciplinary Association of Spinal Cord Injury Professionals) committee, recognising Pauline’s outstanding contribution to spinal cord injury education and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Please join us in congratulating Pauline on this fantastic achievement!

14/11/2025

13/11/2025

Patients can now register for MyCare, our patient app and online service. MyCare has a range of features allowing you to see letters, medications, test results, upcoming appointments and more, all in one place.

To support both patients and staff to use MyCare we have a dedicated MyCare help desk.

John, Tasnim and Sylvia are on hand to help patients and staff with any questions or queries. Whether you want proxy access set up to support your loved one with their care or want to know more about the features and benefits – the team is on hand to help.

The helpdesk team is based in main outpatients in Stanmore if you would like in-person support on your next visit. You can also contact them on 0203 947 0109 or rnoh.mycare@nhs.net
Follow the link to learn more about MyCare : https://ow.ly/qS0O50XqY4L

12/11/2025

The British Medical Association has announced that resident doctors (formerly called junior doctors) are due to take part in a strike from 7am on Friday 14 November until Wednesday 7am on 19 November 2025.

Please be assured we are working hard to ensure we minimise disruption to services. Patient safety is our top priority, so we may be adjusting our services and the way we staff them to ensure our quality of care is not compromised.

If you have an outpatient appointment or a procedure with us, you will be contacted directly if this needs to be rescheduled. Please attend as normal if you don’t hear from us.

During any industrial action, emergency care and acute services will be prioritised, and patients seeking urgent treatment will be seen. However, where appropriate, please use other non-hospital services for advice and treatment during this period of industrial action, such as:

• NHS 111: visit https://ow.ly/uF0J50XpRfM or call 111
• GP practices (they will continue to be open during the strike)
• walk-in centres
• pharmacies

Further information can be found at: https://ow.ly/7vpy50XpRfO