Elm ward have been taken part in multiple fundraising events to raise £17,000 for a Sara Combilizer®. This valuable piece of kit facilitates early mobilisation, rehabilitation and care for patients and will be an incredible asset to the ward.

This year, the ward are organising another quiz night on Friday 20 March 2026 from 7pm at Gaywood Community Centre.

Sam & Tabitha, two physiotherapists, shared: “We have worked in the Orthopaedic department for over 8 years and have seen many patients with life changing injuries; some who have been unable to sit out of bed for long periods as they cannot tolerate our usual mobilisation aids available on the ward.

“We were lucky enough to have a trial of the Sara Combilizer® on the Intensive Care Unit (or ‘ICU’) a few years ago, during COVID-19, and it was loved by the therapists and patients. It enables patients who have limited mobility to sit and stand in comfort which positively impacted their mood and enhanced their recovery.

“In the past year Tabitha and I have taken part in running to aid our physical and mental wellbeing. We wanted our patients to feel the same way during their treatment and recovery so we decided to undertake the Run Sandringham 24 challenge to raise funds for this life-changing mobilizing equipment. We also aim to share the impact of physiotherapy on patients during their recovery journey."

Last year, they took part in a quiz night and in 'Run Sandringham 24' - the 24 hours trail race, where one physiotherapist, Sam, had to complete as many laps as they can before the time runs out. Unfortunately, Tabitha, who was scheduled to also take part in the run, was unable to take part due to injury.