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Open Day

Nearly 2,100 people came and enjoyed Chelsea and Westminster's Open Day 2013, which marked 20 years since the hospital building was officially opened by HM The Queen.

Film, theatre and television actress Maureen Lipman CBE officially opened the event and took part in an interview on Hospital Radio for those patients that couldn't be involved in the festivities on the day.

Particular highlights included tours of Pluto, our brand new £1million robot for keyhole surgery on babies and children, the ever popular teddy bear hospital, on the spot health tests and the career zone for budding NHS workers.

In photos

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A cake to celebrate our 20th anniversary

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African Cultural Development

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A visitor has her blood pressure checked

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St Nicholas Fund volunteers

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Blowing bubbles in the Children's Zone

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Special guest Maureen Lipman with Chief Executive Tony Bell

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A visitor has her height measured

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Maureen Lipman has a go on Pluto, our new surgical robot

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Akademi South Asian Dance

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Young visitors in the Children's Zone

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Teddy Bear Hospital

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A young visitor performs an ultrasound

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The Giggle Doctors

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Our staff celebrate at the close of the Open Day


Open Day 2012

The 2012 Open Day took place on Saturday 12 May and was our most popular to date with more than 2,100 visitors. Some of the events this year included:

  • Graffiti board—visitors could contribute to artwork about our values
  • Hospital Tours—behind the scenes at Chelsea and Westminster
  • Health checks and advice—an opportunity for visitors to talk to experts about their health
  • Career Zone—all about out what it's like working in a hospital
  • Teddy Bear Hospital—teddy or doll check-ups
  • Competitions and prizes
  • Live music and face painting
  • Much, much more!

Our annual Open Day has always been a popular event in the community with activities and information for people and families of all ages. Thank you to everyone who came along!

Check out our Tumblr blog for a photo gallery of Open Day 2012 and leave your comments!

Video: Time lapse of the popular graffiti wall

Contact Information

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital
369 Fulham Road
London
SW10 9NH

T: 020 8746 8000

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