Walking West: celebrating 10 years of care across our hospitals
More than 150 walkers took part in ‘Walking West’ on Sunday 28 September, stepping out onto the Thames Path to mark a decade since Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital joined forces to become one Trust. The event raised over £26,000 for CW+.
The 12.2-mile fundraising walk started at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and followed the scenic south side of the river to West Middlesex University Hospital. Trust staff and members of the hospital community were cheered on at three aid stations hosted by the Hurlingham Yacht Club, Small Profit Dock Gardens and Brentford Boat Club, before crossing the finish line to a warm welcome at West Mid. The event was kindly supported by Interpath, a financial advisory firm.
‘All about community spirit’
Gemma Brown, Wellbeing and People Promise Manager at West Middlesex University Hospital, who took part in the walk, said: ‘It was such a brilliant day. Walking alongside colleagues, patients and supporters reminded me how proud I am to work here. The support along the route kept everyone going, and finishing at West Mid was such a special moment.’
Chloe Roberts, Public Fundraising Manager at CW+, said: ‘It was fantastic to see so many people come together to celebrate this special milestone. Walking West was all about community spirit and marking a decade of shared history, patient care and achievements. Every step taken will help fund vital projects across our hospitals, including the new Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre (ADC) currently under construction at West Mid, which will speed up access to test and treatments for thousands of local patients.’
Emma Baylis, Managing Director at Interpath, said: ‘We were delighted to support CW+’s Walking West event. Whether taking part in the walk itself or volunteering along the route, it was wonderful to see so many people come together to do their bit to raise funds, including for the new ADC, which will be transformational in improving health outcomes for thousands of people across West London.’
Opening in autumn 2026, the ADC is a state-of-the-art facility which will transform local healthcare with faster diagnoses and world-class cancer and kidney care.
Find out more about the ADC and the charity’s new ‘Hospital Next Door’ campaign.
