Welcome to the latest update about Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals.
In this month's edition:
ASPH shortlisted for two HSJ awards
We are delighted to announce that two teams at ASPH have been shortlisted for the prestigious HSJ Awards 2026!
Our Allied Health Professionals (AHP) Workforce Planning Team has been shortlisted for Workforce Initiative of the Year, while our Urology Team has been shortlisted for Acute Sector Innovation of the Year.
The selected winners will be announced during the awards ceremony at Evolution London on Thursday 19 November 2026.
The full list of nominees for the 2026 HSJ awards can be found here.
You can read the full story here.
Two skydive challenges taking to the skies for our patients
On 12 September 2026, two incredible fundraisers will be taking to the skies to support causes close to their hearts.
Ana Gomez, Therapy Assistant at the Bradley Unit, will be completing her skydive challenge in aid of the Bradley Neuro-Rehabilitation Unit.
Find out more about Ana’s challenge and sponsor her skydive here.
Meanwhile, Cheryl Hallett will also be taking on a skydive to raise funds for the ASPH Breast Care Fund, which provides incredible care, compassion and support to breast care patients and their families every day.
Find out more and support Cheryl’s fundraising for Breast Care here.
We wish them both the very best of luck as they take to the skies!
2026 Staff Achievement Awards finalists announced
The trust has revealed the finalists for its 2026 Staff Achievement Awards ahead of the awards ceremony at Oatlands Park Hotel, Weybridge, on 1 October.
The awards celebrate the dedication, compassion and professionalism of colleagues across the organisation, recognising those who have made an exceptional contribution to patient care, innovation and teamwork. This year's finalists represent the very best of the trust, demonstrating a commitment to improving services and making a positive difference for patients, service users and colleagues every day.
We look forward to coming together in October to celebrate their achievements and recognise the outstanding work taking place across the trust.
July Star of the Month: Sijo Jose
Congratulations to Sijo Jose, Housekeeper in our Emergency Department, who was named as our July Star of the Month.
Sijo was nominated for his outstanding dedication, hard work and commitment to maintaining a clean, safe environment for patients and colleagues.
His nomination said “Working in one of the busiest areas of the hospital, he consistently goes above and beyond, helping to ensure clinical spaces are ready for patients as quickly as possible and supporting patient flow across the department.”
Do you know a someone who deserves recognition? Nominate them through the Feedback pages on our website.
Martha’s Rule launches across ASPH
A major national patient safety initiative has now gone live across adult and paediatric inpatient areas (with the exception of our Emergency Department, Maternity or NICU).
Martha’s Rule gives patients, families and staff a clear route to request a rapid clinical review if they are worried about deterioration.
The initiative supports a culture where everyone feels able to speak up, concerns are listened to and patient safety is strengthened through earlier recognition andescalation of deterioration.
You can read more on our Martha's Rule page.
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