Springfield University Hospital is inviting the Wandsworth community to celebrate 70 years of the NHS.

The event will run from 4:30pm till 6:30pm on Thursday, July 5 and will include a free BBQ, games for the family as well as hospital tours.

Local community groups will also be hosting stalls, including Share Garden, a charity that provides training and employment support for disabled adults, who will be selling plants and garden produce.

Chief Executive David Bradley said: “The NHS’s 70th birthday is an ideal moment to reflect on seven decades of clinical progress and improvements in patient care. South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust has seen huge changes in the way mental health services are delivered including pioneering the Recovery College model, greater use of technology and working closer in the communities we serve.

“We are also keen the local community can get more involved in the work of the hospital and we will have a recruitment stand advertising hundreds of local NHS jobs, with professionals on hand to answer any questions.

"This is a really good opportunity for the community to come together and celebrate with our extraordinary staff and recognise the hard work they do to care for our patients and ensure the smooth running of our services.”

For more information, visit https://www.swlstg.nhs.uk/news-and-events/campaigns/nhs70