Everyone is welcome to join the League of Friends at the hospital to find out about our year and plans for the future.
Continue readingAGM, Tuesday 6th May 2025 at 7.00pm
Diorama crafted in memory of Cathy Gilham
The League of Friends funded a beautiful diorama situated in the hospital grounds. It is a memorial for Cathy Gilham, who worked at the hospital for 40 years.
Continue readingNikaela Walter
The League of Friends is working closely with hospital staff and Nikaela Walter’s family to create a meaningful and lasting tribute to a much-loved person. Nikaela brought warmth, creativity and joy to everyone she encountered – especially the patients that she supported through her arts activities and compassion. The memorial will honour her impact and celebrate the friendship she shared with patients and staff alike.
Continue readingIt’s Christmas time at the hospital, 2024
Politics, community and health at the summer fayre
The hospital was a hub for health, culture, fun, political exchange and so much more, when people met one another at the annual summer fayre.
Continue readingIt’s time for the summer fayre!
The place to be on September 7th, between 11am – 3pm, is South Petherton Community Hospital!
Continue readingInspiring AGM 2024 at the hospital
It was a sunny evening as everyone gathered for the much anticipated League of Friends AGM. The friendly and inspiring event kicked off with a warm welcome from Paull Robathan, Chair of the charity, who set the scene before handing over to a dedicated health professional, Jo Moore.
Continue readingIt’s AGM time!
The League of Friends of South Petherton Hospital are pleased to invite you to our AGM on Wednesday 29th May at 7.00pm at South Petherton Community Hospital.
Continue readingOur spasticity service has gone mobile!
Jo Moore is a Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist for Stroke and Acquired Brain Injury and Advanced Spasticity Practitioner. In 2023, Jo sought funding for a portable ultrasound device to enhance the delivery of botulinum toxin injections on the ward at South Petherton Community Hospital and in the community. The League of Friends was pleased to award her the full amount needed to purchase the equipment.
Continue readingTaking Action: Combatting South Petherton’s litter, one piece at a time
As part of Keep Britain Tidy’s #GBSpringClean campaign, one trustee of the League of Friends of South Petherton Hospital has been picking up litter from the local lanes, to make a difference today and for generations to come. I’ve even carried a car exhaust back home. Give me strength… literally.
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