Royal Free Charity
@royalfreecharity.org
NHS charity partner of Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. Helping our hospitals to go further and faster thanks to the generosity of our supporters.
Website: www.royalfreecharity.org
Link in bio: https://linktr.ee/royalfreecharity
Website: www.royalfreecharity.org
Link in bio: https://linktr.ee/royalfreecharity
Every Thursday, volunteer Mehmet brings calm to Barnet Hospital wards by playing the ney for patients and staff.
What began as a lockdown hobby, learned alone through YouTube tutorials, has grown into a passion that now brings comfort to others.
What began as a lockdown hobby, learned alone through YouTube tutorials, has grown into a passion that now brings comfort to others.
January 21, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Every Thursday, volunteer Mehmet brings calm to Barnet Hospital wards by playing the ney for patients and staff.
What began as a lockdown hobby, learned alone through YouTube tutorials, has grown into a passion that now brings comfort to others.
What began as a lockdown hobby, learned alone through YouTube tutorials, has grown into a passion that now brings comfort to others.
CW: baby loss and bereavement
Early pregnancy loss is devastating, and too many people receive little or no aftercare. At the Royal Free Hospital, bereavement midwife Gemma is working to change that.
Watch her interview on our YouTube channel, via the link below.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFqn...
Early pregnancy loss is devastating, and too many people receive little or no aftercare. At the Royal Free Hospital, bereavement midwife Gemma is working to change that.
Watch her interview on our YouTube channel, via the link below.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFqn...
January 20, 2026 at 11:36 AM
CW: baby loss and bereavement
Early pregnancy loss is devastating, and too many people receive little or no aftercare. At the Royal Free Hospital, bereavement midwife Gemma is working to change that.
Watch her interview on our YouTube channel, via the link below.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFqn...
Early pregnancy loss is devastating, and too many people receive little or no aftercare. At the Royal Free Hospital, bereavement midwife Gemma is working to change that.
Watch her interview on our YouTube channel, via the link below.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFqn...
Introducing our brand-new book trolley at Barnet Hospital!
Our dedicated volunteers are already putting the trolley to great use, visiting wards every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
A good book and a friendly face can make all the difference during a hospital stay 📖
#BooksForWellbeing
Our dedicated volunteers are already putting the trolley to great use, visiting wards every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
A good book and a friendly face can make all the difference during a hospital stay 📖
#BooksForWellbeing
January 15, 2026 at 1:21 PM
Introducing our brand-new book trolley at Barnet Hospital!
Our dedicated volunteers are already putting the trolley to great use, visiting wards every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
A good book and a friendly face can make all the difference during a hospital stay 📖
#BooksForWellbeing
Our dedicated volunteers are already putting the trolley to great use, visiting wards every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
A good book and a friendly face can make all the difference during a hospital stay 📖
#BooksForWellbeing
Want to make a new running habit stick? A clear goal can make all the difference.
Join our Big Half marathon team to stay motivated this new year and raise money for a great cause.
Register now while spots are available, with the link in our bio.
#TheBigHalf #Fundraising #NHS
Join our Big Half marathon team to stay motivated this new year and raise money for a great cause.
Register now while spots are available, with the link in our bio.
#TheBigHalf #Fundraising #NHS
January 14, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Want to make a new running habit stick? A clear goal can make all the difference.
Join our Big Half marathon team to stay motivated this new year and raise money for a great cause.
Register now while spots are available, with the link in our bio.
#TheBigHalf #Fundraising #NHS
Join our Big Half marathon team to stay motivated this new year and raise money for a great cause.
Register now while spots are available, with the link in our bio.
#TheBigHalf #Fundraising #NHS
Meet Engin, our incredible ward support volunteer, going the extra mile for patients by not only volunteering but fundraising too.
Last year alone she raised over £800 for our charity, selling her hand-crafted goods.
Thank you Engin for your dedication and support.
#NHS #Volunteering
Last year alone she raised over £800 for our charity, selling her hand-crafted goods.
Thank you Engin for your dedication and support.
#NHS #Volunteering
January 13, 2026 at 11:17 AM
Meet Engin, our incredible ward support volunteer, going the extra mile for patients by not only volunteering but fundraising too.
Last year alone she raised over £800 for our charity, selling her hand-crafted goods.
Thank you Engin for your dedication and support.
#NHS #Volunteering
Last year alone she raised over £800 for our charity, selling her hand-crafted goods.
Thank you Engin for your dedication and support.
#NHS #Volunteering
Breaking news: our chair Judy Dewinter has been awarded an MBE for services to the NHS.
Read more: royalfreecharity.org/news/royal-f...
#NHS #MBE #NewYearsHonours #Healthcare #NorthLondon
Read more: royalfreecharity.org/news/royal-f...
#NHS #MBE #NewYearsHonours #Healthcare #NorthLondon
Royal Free Charity chair awarded MBE for services to the NHS
royalfreecharity.org
January 9, 2026 at 2:27 PM
Breaking news: our chair Judy Dewinter has been awarded an MBE for services to the NHS.
Read more: royalfreecharity.org/news/royal-f...
#NHS #MBE #NewYearsHonours #Healthcare #NorthLondon
Read more: royalfreecharity.org/news/royal-f...
#NHS #MBE #NewYearsHonours #Healthcare #NorthLondon
“I would say volunteering is a way to grow as a person and one of the most meaningful ways to help others.”
Following in the footsteps of her husband Adam, Mooneerah volunteers a few hours a week supporting patients and staff on the hospital wards.
Following in the footsteps of her husband Adam, Mooneerah volunteers a few hours a week supporting patients and staff on the hospital wards.
January 9, 2026 at 2:22 PM
“I would say volunteering is a way to grow as a person and one of the most meaningful ways to help others.”
Following in the footsteps of her husband Adam, Mooneerah volunteers a few hours a week supporting patients and staff on the hospital wards.
Following in the footsteps of her husband Adam, Mooneerah volunteers a few hours a week supporting patients and staff on the hospital wards.
“At that time of year, it’s important to have human contact with someone who’s not a nurse or doctor,” says Flo, one of our volunteer hairdressers. “After I’ve cut their hair or shaved their beard, they feel like themselves again.”
#NHS #London #Hampstead #Barnet #ChaseFarm #Enfield
#NHS #London #Hampstead #Barnet #ChaseFarm #Enfield
January 7, 2026 at 2:22 PM
“At that time of year, it’s important to have human contact with someone who’s not a nurse or doctor,” says Flo, one of our volunteer hairdressers. “After I’ve cut their hair or shaved their beard, they feel like themselves again.”
#NHS #London #Hampstead #Barnet #ChaseFarm #Enfield
#NHS #London #Hampstead #Barnet #ChaseFarm #Enfield
January 5, 2026 at 2:19 PM
Did you catch David Attenborough’s Wild London?
It reminded us of our Pondcam on Hampstead Heath, a live webcam to ease the wait in the oncology clinic.
Watch Pondcam live as nature wakes up to 2026:
royalfreecharity.org/how-we-help/...
#NatureForHealth #WildLondon #HampsteadHeath #MentalHealth
It reminded us of our Pondcam on Hampstead Heath, a live webcam to ease the wait in the oncology clinic.
Watch Pondcam live as nature wakes up to 2026:
royalfreecharity.org/how-we-help/...
#NatureForHealth #WildLondon #HampsteadHeath #MentalHealth
January 2, 2026 at 1:16 PM
Did you catch David Attenborough’s Wild London?
It reminded us of our Pondcam on Hampstead Heath, a live webcam to ease the wait in the oncology clinic.
Watch Pondcam live as nature wakes up to 2026:
royalfreecharity.org/how-we-help/...
#NatureForHealth #WildLondon #HampsteadHeath #MentalHealth
It reminded us of our Pondcam on Hampstead Heath, a live webcam to ease the wait in the oncology clinic.
Watch Pondcam live as nature wakes up to 2026:
royalfreecharity.org/how-we-help/...
#NatureForHealth #WildLondon #HampsteadHeath #MentalHealth
Christmas morning at 10am, Royal Free Radio will broadcast a special carol concert recorded at Chase Farm Hospital. The Rowantree Choir performs seasonal favorites for patients who can't be home for Christmas.
Listen live at royalfreeradio.co.uk 🎄
#Barnet #Hampstead #ChaseFarm #NorthMid #London
Listen live at royalfreeradio.co.uk 🎄
#Barnet #Hampstead #ChaseFarm #NorthMid #London
December 23, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Christmas morning at 10am, Royal Free Radio will broadcast a special carol concert recorded at Chase Farm Hospital. The Rowantree Choir performs seasonal favorites for patients who can't be home for Christmas.
Listen live at royalfreeradio.co.uk 🎄
#Barnet #Hampstead #ChaseFarm #NorthMid #London
Listen live at royalfreeradio.co.uk 🎄
#Barnet #Hampstead #ChaseFarm #NorthMid #London
This winter, we have focused on patients who face long stays in hospital and the loneliness that can follow. Support from our volunteers, support hub and complementary therapists has helped many people feel less isolated and more able to cope.
#Wellbeing #Loneliness #London #Wellbeing #Donate
#Wellbeing #Loneliness #London #Wellbeing #Donate
December 22, 2025 at 12:00 PM
This winter, we have focused on patients who face long stays in hospital and the loneliness that can follow. Support from our volunteers, support hub and complementary therapists has helped many people feel less isolated and more able to cope.
#Wellbeing #Loneliness #London #Wellbeing #Donate
#Wellbeing #Loneliness #London #Wellbeing #Donate
We want to wish everyone celebrating a merry Christmas, a happy Hanukkah and a joyful new year. Thank you all for your incredible support throughout the year.
Offices will close at 12pm on 24 December 2025. We will return to work on 2 January and our offices will reopen on 5 January 2026.
📸 by 一 徐
Offices will close at 12pm on 24 December 2025. We will return to work on 2 January and our offices will reopen on 5 January 2026.
📸 by 一 徐
December 19, 2025 at 1:45 PM
We want to wish everyone celebrating a merry Christmas, a happy Hanukkah and a joyful new year. Thank you all for your incredible support throughout the year.
Offices will close at 12pm on 24 December 2025. We will return to work on 2 January and our offices will reopen on 5 January 2026.
📸 by 一 徐
Offices will close at 12pm on 24 December 2025. We will return to work on 2 January and our offices will reopen on 5 January 2026.
📸 by 一 徐
Former Arsenal goalkeeper Graham Stack has raised £25,500 for the Helping Hands fund in aid of the Royal Free Charity to support children’s cancer care at Barnet Hospital. On a visit to the ward he met Mya, an 11-year-old football fan who has just finished treatment for a rare brain tumour.
#Charity
#Charity
December 17, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Former Arsenal goalkeeper Graham Stack has raised £25,500 for the Helping Hands fund in aid of the Royal Free Charity to support children’s cancer care at Barnet Hospital. On a visit to the ward he met Mya, an 11-year-old football fan who has just finished treatment for a rare brain tumour.
#Charity
#Charity
During a five‑week hospital stay, complementary therapists helped Bhavisha manage pain, relax and feel more like herself again.
#ComplementaryTherapy #NHS #Healthcare #London
#ComplementaryTherapy #NHS #Healthcare #London
December 16, 2025 at 1:59 PM
During a five‑week hospital stay, complementary therapists helped Bhavisha manage pain, relax and feel more like herself again.
#ComplementaryTherapy #NHS #Healthcare #London
#ComplementaryTherapy #NHS #Healthcare #London
An older patient spent part of her hospital stay talking with one of our volunteers on a ward. That simple chat brought comfort and connection at a time she needed it most.
Help us ease loneliness on the wards by donating at myrfc.co/wabs25.
#Volunteers #Loneliness #NHS #London #Donate
Help us ease loneliness on the wards by donating at myrfc.co/wabs25.
#Volunteers #Loneliness #NHS #London #Donate
December 12, 2025 at 1:16 PM
An older patient spent part of her hospital stay talking with one of our volunteers on a ward. That simple chat brought comfort and connection at a time she needed it most.
Help us ease loneliness on the wards by donating at myrfc.co/wabs25.
#Volunteers #Loneliness #NHS #London #Donate
Help us ease loneliness on the wards by donating at myrfc.co/wabs25.
#Volunteers #Loneliness #NHS #London #Donate
🕎 Wishing a bright and joyful Hanukkah to everyone celebrating!
As the candles are lit and festivities begin, we’re sending our warmest wishes to our supporters.
May your days be filled with light, love and hope. ✨
Chag sameach ❤️
As the candles are lit and festivities begin, we’re sending our warmest wishes to our supporters.
May your days be filled with light, love and hope. ✨
Chag sameach ❤️
December 12, 2025 at 11:06 AM
🕎 Wishing a bright and joyful Hanukkah to everyone celebrating!
As the candles are lit and festivities begin, we’re sending our warmest wishes to our supporters.
May your days be filled with light, love and hope. ✨
Chag sameach ❤️
As the candles are lit and festivities begin, we’re sending our warmest wishes to our supporters.
May your days be filled with light, love and hope. ✨
Chag sameach ❤️
🐾 Meet Jesse, our new therapy dog, paid in treats and belly rubs.
Every Friday, Jesse and her owner Tracy visit patients and staff at Chase Farm Hospital, spreading calm and comfort across the wards. 💛
🐕Calling pooches: royalfreecharity.org/volunteer
#TherapyDogs #Wellbeing #ChaseFarmHospital
Every Friday, Jesse and her owner Tracy visit patients and staff at Chase Farm Hospital, spreading calm and comfort across the wards. 💛
🐕Calling pooches: royalfreecharity.org/volunteer
#TherapyDogs #Wellbeing #ChaseFarmHospital
December 11, 2025 at 3:52 PM
🐾 Meet Jesse, our new therapy dog, paid in treats and belly rubs.
Every Friday, Jesse and her owner Tracy visit patients and staff at Chase Farm Hospital, spreading calm and comfort across the wards. 💛
🐕Calling pooches: royalfreecharity.org/volunteer
#TherapyDogs #Wellbeing #ChaseFarmHospital
Every Friday, Jesse and her owner Tracy visit patients and staff at Chase Farm Hospital, spreading calm and comfort across the wards. 💛
🐕Calling pooches: royalfreecharity.org/volunteer
#TherapyDogs #Wellbeing #ChaseFarmHospital
Our Christmas tree is up at Chase Farm Hospital!
Visit our decoration desk or charity office to collect a wooden bauble, donate a suggested £3 and add your message in memory, in thanks or just for fun, any day until 18 December (excluding Fri 12 Dec).
#NorthLondon #ChaseFarm #NHS #LondonChristmas
Visit our decoration desk or charity office to collect a wooden bauble, donate a suggested £3 and add your message in memory, in thanks or just for fun, any day until 18 December (excluding Fri 12 Dec).
#NorthLondon #ChaseFarm #NHS #LondonChristmas
December 10, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Our Christmas tree is up at Chase Farm Hospital!
Visit our decoration desk or charity office to collect a wooden bauble, donate a suggested £3 and add your message in memory, in thanks or just for fun, any day until 18 December (excluding Fri 12 Dec).
#NorthLondon #ChaseFarm #NHS #LondonChristmas
Visit our decoration desk or charity office to collect a wooden bauble, donate a suggested £3 and add your message in memory, in thanks or just for fun, any day until 18 December (excluding Fri 12 Dec).
#NorthLondon #ChaseFarm #NHS #LondonChristmas
In November, the Royal Free Charity support hub:
❤️Opened 23 new welfare rights advice cases and supported 87 ongoing cases
💛 Secured £17,006.60 in financial support
💙 Welcomed 10 people to peer support groups and 33 to coffee mornings
#NHS #Loneliness #London #Healthcare #SocialCare #Wellbeing
❤️Opened 23 new welfare rights advice cases and supported 87 ongoing cases
💛 Secured £17,006.60 in financial support
💙 Welcomed 10 people to peer support groups and 33 to coffee mornings
#NHS #Loneliness #London #Healthcare #SocialCare #Wellbeing
December 9, 2025 at 2:52 PM
In November, the Royal Free Charity support hub:
❤️Opened 23 new welfare rights advice cases and supported 87 ongoing cases
💛 Secured £17,006.60 in financial support
💙 Welcomed 10 people to peer support groups and 33 to coffee mornings
#NHS #Loneliness #London #Healthcare #SocialCare #Wellbeing
❤️Opened 23 new welfare rights advice cases and supported 87 ongoing cases
💛 Secured £17,006.60 in financial support
💙 Welcomed 10 people to peer support groups and 33 to coffee mornings
#NHS #Loneliness #London #Healthcare #SocialCare #Wellbeing
The London Doctors' Orchestra and Choir will fill the Royal Free Hospital atrium with festive cheer on Sunday 14 December.
Patients and staff are invited to join us between 4pm and 5:30pm for an afternoon of enchanting festive melodies and holiday favourites.
#NorthLondon #NHS #Hampstead
Patients and staff are invited to join us between 4pm and 5:30pm for an afternoon of enchanting festive melodies and holiday favourites.
#NorthLondon #NHS #Hampstead
December 8, 2025 at 12:09 PM
The London Doctors' Orchestra and Choir will fill the Royal Free Hospital atrium with festive cheer on Sunday 14 December.
Patients and staff are invited to join us between 4pm and 5:30pm for an afternoon of enchanting festive melodies and holiday favourites.
#NorthLondon #NHS #Hampstead
Patients and staff are invited to join us between 4pm and 5:30pm for an afternoon of enchanting festive melodies and holiday favourites.
#NorthLondon #NHS #Hampstead
Happy International Volunteers Day and a big thank you to our incredible team of dedicated volunteers who support our local north London hospitals.
Interested in volunteering? - royalfreecharity.org/volunteer
#InternationalVolunteersDay #GiveBack #nhs #IVD #London
Interested in volunteering? - royalfreecharity.org/volunteer
#InternationalVolunteersDay #GiveBack #nhs #IVD #London
December 5, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Happy International Volunteers Day and a big thank you to our incredible team of dedicated volunteers who support our local north London hospitals.
Interested in volunteering? - royalfreecharity.org/volunteer
#InternationalVolunteersDay #GiveBack #nhs #IVD #London
Interested in volunteering? - royalfreecharity.org/volunteer
#InternationalVolunteersDay #GiveBack #nhs #IVD #London
Lonely patients heal slower. This winter, many people in our hospitals will face long days without a familiar face. Recovery is about more than treatment. Patients need emotional, social and psychological support, this is where the biggest gaps exist.
#London #Hampstead #ChaseFarm #Barnet #NorthMid
#London #Hampstead #ChaseFarm #Barnet #NorthMid
December 4, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Lonely patients heal slower. This winter, many people in our hospitals will face long days without a familiar face. Recovery is about more than treatment. Patients need emotional, social and psychological support, this is where the biggest gaps exist.
#London #Hampstead #ChaseFarm #Barnet #NorthMid
#London #Hampstead #ChaseFarm #Barnet #NorthMid
Our welfare rights advisors help patients, carers and staff navigate the practical challenges of benefits and housing support - helping them feel less alone in their problems.
#NHS #Charity #London #NorthLondon #Welfare
#NHS #Charity #London #NorthLondon #Welfare
December 3, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Our welfare rights advisors help patients, carers and staff navigate the practical challenges of benefits and housing support - helping them feel less alone in their problems.
#NHS #Charity #London #NorthLondon #Welfare
#NHS #Charity #London #NorthLondon #Welfare
🏃♀️🏃♂️Run 13.1 iconic miles for us in 2026.
The Royal Parks Half Marathon route takes you through four Royal Parks on traffic-free roads, with amazing views and an incredible atmosphere, all while raising vital funds for the Royal Free Charity.
royalfreecharity.org/get-involved...
#London #Running
The Royal Parks Half Marathon route takes you through four Royal Parks on traffic-free roads, with amazing views and an incredible atmosphere, all while raising vital funds for the Royal Free Charity.
royalfreecharity.org/get-involved...
#London #Running
December 2, 2025 at 1:25 PM
🏃♀️🏃♂️Run 13.1 iconic miles for us in 2026.
The Royal Parks Half Marathon route takes you through four Royal Parks on traffic-free roads, with amazing views and an incredible atmosphere, all while raising vital funds for the Royal Free Charity.
royalfreecharity.org/get-involved...
#London #Running
The Royal Parks Half Marathon route takes you through four Royal Parks on traffic-free roads, with amazing views and an incredible atmosphere, all while raising vital funds for the Royal Free Charity.
royalfreecharity.org/get-involved...
#London #Running