I visited patients at Princess Alexandra Hospital, Harlow, with Harlow Hospital Radio DJ Ian Jackson on Christmas Day.

This is my second Christmas Day going around the wards wishing patients a Merry Christmas.

It is good to be able to give patients some cheer, especially since they are having to spend Christmas in hospital.Going round with Ian Jackson is good fun, as we were able to take special song requests which Ian was able to play on Harlow Hospital Radio afterwards."

I was pleased to also be able to say thank you to hard-working hospital staff - cleaners, porters, nurses and doctors - who have given up their Christmas to dedicate themselves to looking after the sick. All of them deserve a special thanks and merry Christmas.

I met some of the staff and pay tribute to many of the Princess Alexandra Hospital volunteers, including the League of Friends, all of whom were helping spread the Christmas message in the hospital."
Ian Jackson, from Harlow Hospital Radio, said: "I was delighted to go with Robert for a second year around the wards - even if he did make me carry the tins of chocolates to give to the patients and nurses!

"Harlow Hospital Radio is so important to so many patients and we were pleased to be able to offer a service on Christmas Day.

"Having Robert's support as the local MP makes all the difference.After we let Rob - as well as the patients - play a few of his favourite artists - including Adele, Amy Macdonald and Katie Melua."

Posted By Blogger to Rob's Blog at 12/26/2011 01:53:00 PM