Monday 11 December 2023
Father Christmas and his elves made an extra special delivery to Salisbury District Hospital, delivering a brand new MRI scanner. Instead of a sleigh, Father Christmas drove a crane and delivered the scanner through the roof into a brand new MRI scanner suite made possible by funds raised by The Stars Appeal the hospital charity.
The delivery of the scanner is the result of a joint working project between the Stars Appeal and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust, with the first of two new MRI scanners arriving at the hospital yesterday. A second scanner, funded by the Stars Appeal, is due to arrive later in 2021.
Andy Hyett, Chief Operating Officer said:
“At the end of an extremely challenging year, this is something really positive for the hospital and our patients so it felt only right to deliver this in an extra special way - we’re very grateful Father Christmas was able to help despite his busy schedule!”
Dr Rowena Staples, Paediatric Consultant and Stars Appeal Ambassador said: “By having two scanners we can make the diagnostics faster and get patients on the right pathway”.
21 December 2020
Our staff at Salisbury District Hospital have long been well regarded for the quality of care and treatment they provide for our patients and for their innovation, commitment and professionalism. This has been recognised in a wide range of achievements and it is reflected in our award of NHS Foundation Trust status. This is afforded to hospitals that provide the highest standards of care.
