Nuffield Health, Haywards Heath Hospital taking on NHS patients during coronavirus outbreak
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The charity is making 30 hospitals across the country available to NHS trusts in a bid to take the pressure of our health heroes.
Steve Gray, chief executive at Nuffield Health, said: “This is an unprecedented time, as the UK’s largest healthcare charity we have a huge role to play in supporting the NHS patients in our local communities across the nation.
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Hide Ad“We, alongside other independent hospital providers, have been in discussions with the NHS about how we can support the NHS. This is likely to be for a minimum of three months while the coronavirus (Covid-19) situation continues to require our support.”
Nuffield Health has also offered support with clinicians, support services and clinical equipment such as ventilators.
Access to its 14 nurseries is also available for NHS and key workers to relieve the strain on employees and their families.
Dr Davina Deniszczyc, medical and charity director at Nuffield Health, said: “We are in a unique position to care for NHS patients clinically, physically and mentally.
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Hide Ad“We are here to help those affected by Covid-19, cancer and other health conditions, and ease the strain on our incredible NHS.
“We are committed to supporting regional NHS trusts and local communities across the nation in any way we can.”
The charity will be reimbursed at cost meaning no profit will be made and it will be audited by external auditors.