Brockley News

Based at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore, the main goals of the SCT charity are to improve the lives and increase survival of children and young adults who are afflicted with bone cancer by both initiating and funding scientific research, education and individual patient support. The charity's Head of Fundraising, Sarah Wright speaks to Alan Joyce about how the last 12 months have affected the charity, and what they are looking forward to in 2021.

Keith Reeve hosts a special feature on The Stanmore Steppers, which is an excellent initiative by Laura Mitham, one of the RNOH Therapy Technicians. We also hear from patients benefiting from the idea, the volunteers who support it and also from RNOH Volunteering and Involvement Lead Diane Young.

Alan Joyce introduces the latest news update for the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital. We hear the shortlist nominations for the 2021 national hospital radio awards, with Alan Dedicoat. We hear reaction to the nominations from trustee Rebecca Lewis, and Michael Hippolyte interview Dean Tearle from the Aspire charity about their plans to reopen after lockdown. Plus there's music from Alessia.

Ron Laver talks to Geraldine Gower from The Disability Foundation about the range of holistic therapies they can continue to offer online during lockdown, and why their service is so important. There's also music from Amalie Bryde.

We hear from Interim RNOH Chief Executive Paul Fish, and Jonathan Berry, the Deputy Head of Operations and Operational Lead for the Covid-19 vaccination delivery programme. Plus there's music from Hicktown Breakout.