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Former RNOH patient Glenn Meyer completed a sponsored walk in aid of The RNOH Charity in May 2026. In this follow up interview, David Rauch caught up with Glenn when he finally reached The Stanmore Building at the RNOH, Stanmore at the end of his walk. If you wish to make a donation the Just Giving page is Glenn Meyer is fundraising for The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital Charity

After extensive surgery at the RNOH for a debilitating spinal condition, Glenn Meyer is "walking back to happiness" to help raise funds for the RNOH Charity. You can sponsor Glenn here Glenn Meyer is fundraising for The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital Charity You can read Glenn's story here 37 miles for RNOH Charity: Spinal surgery survivor draws media buzz! - Latest news - The Royal National...

Keith Reeve hosts a special feature on The Stanmore Steppers, which is an excellent initiative by Laura Mitham, one of the RNOH Therapy Technicians. We also hear from patients benefiting from the idea, the volunteers who support it and also from RNOH Volunteering and Involvement Lead Diane Young.

Ron Laver talks to Geraldine Gower from The Disability Foundation about the range of holistic therapies they can continue to offer online during lockdown, and why their service is so important. There's also music from Amalie Bryde.

Ron Laver chats to Michele Monro, daughter of legendary 60s singer Matt Monro, about a special four-part audio documentary on his career and recording catalogue. The documentary, called "The Boy From Shoreditch", will be broadcast in full on Radio Brockley over Christmas.

Ron Laver introduces our latest RNOH News update. On this edition, Nicola Lane tells us about a new podcast series about the RNOH ghost, known as "the grey lady". Plus there's music from Kieran Lancini.

Ron Laver speaks to Ashley Edwards, who is the head gardener at Horatio's Garden - based at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital. Plus there's music performed especially for Radio Brockley from Daisy Chute.

Alan Joyce takes another look back at 10 years of the new programme for the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital in Stanmore, revisiting our coverage of the hospital's research and development projects. Our look back takes us to 2014, 2015 and 2018 including our member Ron Laver trying out the latest technology for himself. Plus there's music from Lucy Wroe.

Rebecca Lewis talks to Tamsin Roberts from the RNOH Charity about the 100 Miles for RNOH fundraiser. Plus, as we continue to look back over 10 years of Brockley News, we listen back to highlights of the 2012 Buttercup Walk, and a 2015 interview with Caitlin Kidd - who fronted the RNOH Charity Poster Campaign that year. Plus there's music from Halle Kearns.

Ron Laver looks back at some of the awards ceremonies we have covered over the last 10 years on Brockley News.

Alan Joyce looks back at the second of a special series of programmes to mark the 10th anniversary of Brockley News - which has brought updates of what is happening in and around the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital. This edition features a new interview with Geraldine Gower from The Disability Foundation, which is adapting to a new online facility. We also look back at an interview with one of...

Alan Joyce looks back at the first of a special series of programmes to mark the 10th anniversary of Brockley News - which has brought updates of what is happening in and around the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital. In this first edition we go back to the very first shows in 2010, featuring an interview with the hospital Chaplain, an audio tour of the Aspire National Training Centre, and our fi...

Ron Laver first joined Radio Brockley at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital way back in 1974, and has gone on to become the station's second longest serving member. In this edition, we listen back to highlights of his presentation, including the Hospital Broadcasting Association President, June Snowden, some of Ron's family, and Radio Brockley members past and present. To find out more about...

Extended highlights of Radio Brockley's live coverage of the visit of HRH Duke of York, accompanied by his daughter Princess Eugenie and his son-in-law Jack Brooksbank to Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital to officially open the new Stanmore Building. Prince Andrew was visiting in his capacity as the hospital’s patron and Princess Eugenie is Patron of the RNOH charity.

As the NHS celebrates 70 years in 2018, we spoke to Bob Blackman, the MP for Harrow East, who is a long-term supporter of the RNOH. We also listen back to a few highlights from the RNOH NHS70 celebrations which include performances from the RNOH Choir.

Keith Reeve presents a special show which looks at a fund-raising walk to raise funds and awareness for the RNOH Charity and Scoliosis research. We hear from ex-patient Freya who is attempting to walk the whole length of the Pennine Way. We will also hear from the Firth Singers who are doing a special launch concert on 22nd June. You can read more about the event and how you can sponsor her at thi...