Welcome to the League of Friends of Lymington New Forest Hospital.

The mission of the League of Friends is to provide extra care and amenities for the patients and staff at the hospital and to purchase medical and other equipment when this is not available through normal NHS channels.

The League is a voluntary organisation, managed by a board of trustees who bring a wide range of expertise and experience from commercial, medical and professional walks of life

The day to day staffing of the Friends' shop,coffee bar and trolley service to the wards together with the hospital guiding service is done by a team of volunteers who are recruited, supported and managed by the trustees. We currently have over 150 volunteers and are always pleased to welcome newcomers.

Since our inception over 50 years ago we have provided a substantial amount of equipment when NHS funds have not been available. Between 2000 and 2008 the Friends committed £2.4m including in 2005 purchasing for £1.55m the land at Ampress Park on which the new hospital was built. In 2009 we have committed £1m to donate an MRI scanner and other items of equipment. We are now embarking on a new round of fundraising to provide further resources for the hospital

We are pleased to be affiliated to ATTEND the national association representing Leagues of Friends throughout the UK since 1949

Attend provides advice and services and a forum for the exchange of ideas.

The League of Friends, Lymington New Forest Hospital, Wellworthy Road, Lymington SO41 8QD