We are taking on the Three Peaks Challenge to raise funds for a second Ultrasound Scanner for the Emergency Department (ED) at Broomfield Hospital.

Since 2010, our ED has served an increasing number of patients, from 65,269 annually to 129,758 in 2023. On 13th May 2024, we had 473 patients attend the ED on a single day, a new daily record for our department . The demand on our services has grown exponentially, making it vital for quality equipment to deliver excellent, innovative care and training.

Raising these funds enables us to purchase additional medical equipment which is above and beyond the essential equipment funded by the NHS.

The scope and application of Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) has increased significantly since we acquired our first Ultrasound Scanner for the Emergency Department in 2010. It is an invaluable tool in many diagnostic and therapeutic interventions for some of the most unwell patients in the Emergency Department.

A second Ultrasound Scanner will empower the ED team to make effective clinical decisions quickly, help more patients and enhance positive patient experience during their hospital journey.

Support us in this challenge and help us provide better care for our community!

I started working at Broomfield Hospital in January 1997.

In April 1999, I ran the London Marathon to raise funds for the Emergency Department. It feels awesome to do something even more challenging, with a terrific team, a quarter of a century later.

2024 also marks my 20th year as a Consultant in Emergency Medicine at Broomfield Hospital and over three decades in my calling as a doctor. I am privileged to be able to be a member of an exceptional team of highly committed and immensely dedicated professionals, serving the emergency care needs of the population of Mid and South Essex.