Wednesday, 9 December 2015

Queen Camilla's Official Patronages - Health Care

Helen & Douglas House, Penn Road
Helen & Douglas House, Penn Road
by Basher Eyre
, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

In a effort to kept things organized this section features only Queen Camilla's Health Care patronages.  You can find links to all of her patronages here
Patron: April 1997 - October 2001
President: October 2001 - 2025-Present

Royal Osteoporosis Society is a UK-based charity that works towards better diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of osteoporosis. They also work to influence health and social care policy for people with osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a condition where the bones in our body to become fragile and prone to break. 

The charity was formerly called the National Osteoporosis Society. It changed its name in 2019, when it was granted the use of "Royal" in its name. 

Camilla's mother, Rosalind Shand, died of the disease in 1994.

Royal College of Podiatry
Patron: September 2005- 2025 - Present

The College of Podiatry is the Professional body for podiatrists and students of podiatry.
The organization was formerly called the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists

The Queen Mum was previously Patron from 1981-2002.
Patron (2006)

The Royal National Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases is a hospital in Bath that specializes in rheumatic diseases and rehabilitation. They also treat chronic fatigue and chronic pain. The Royal National Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases provide patient-centred care to people of all ages. 


Charity Number: 1085951
Patron: 2007-2025-Present

Helen House was the world's first children's hospice, opening in 1982. Douglas House was founded in 2004 for young adults age 16-35. This was a unique hospice since it deals with young adults. They would often find the environment of a children or adult hospice ill-suited. 


Helen and Douglas House's hospices provide specialist and end-of-life care for children and young adults with life-shortening conditions. It also provides support & relief for their families. They have locations in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Gloucestershire, Northamptonshire, Oxfordshire, Warwickshire, Wiltshire, and parts of London.


Scotland Charity Number: SC024414
President: November 2008-2025-Present

Maggie's Cancer Caring Centres is UK Cancer Charity. It offers people diagnosed with cancer (as well as their families, friends, employer) physical, emotional or social support. They do a variety of things from offering courses on managing stress, counseling on benefits they may be eligible for, bereavement support, information on cancer treatments, hair loss, returning to work, etc.


Charity Number: 1144097 
Patron: 2009-2025-Present

Wiltshire Air Ambulance Charitable Trust is a Charity in Wiltshire, England. The Charity runs emergency helicopters to injured people in the Area. It can get to anywhere in Wiltshire in 11 minutes and attend on average 3 potentially life-saving missions a day. 

Charity Number: 1133295
Patron: January 2011-2025-Present

Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust is a Charity in Cornwall, England. The Charity runs emergency helicopters to injured people in the Area. 

Charity Number: 295716
President: June 2012-2025-Present

Breakthrough T1D, formerly known as JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation), is a UK nonprofit organization dedicated to funding research and advocating for advancements in type 1 diabetes treatment and a potential cure. The organization supports scientific innovation, community engagement, and policy initiatives to improve the lives of those affected by the condition.

Charity Number: 207711
Patron of Arthritis Research UK: October 2012- 2018
Patron of Versus Athritus: 2018-2025-Present

Versus Arthritis is a UK charity dedicated to supporting people with arthritis through research, advocacy, and community programs. Formed in 2018 from the merger of Arthritis Research UK and Arthritis Care, it works to improve treatments, raise awareness, and provide support for those living with arthritis.

Queen Camila was pervious patron of Arthritis Research UK before it's merger. 

Prospect Hospice

Charity Number: 280093
President: 2013-2025-Present

Prospect Hospice serves the communities of Swindon, Marlborough and north Wiltshire, and the villages of Lechlade and Fairford in Gloucestershire. They provide end of life care as well as support of the patients and their families. 
Charity Number: 1003314
Patron: May 2014- 2025-Present

Children's Hospice South West is a hospice for children with life-limiting conditions in the South West of England. They provide respite and short breaks, emergency care, palliative care and end of life care. As well as supports for the families. 

Charity Number: 1124533
Patron: 2014- 2025-Present

Medical Detection Dogs uses animals to help diagnose serious illnesses, including detecting cancer and sniffing for peanuts . These dogs can also work with people suffering from diabetes and warn them if their blood-sugar levels are too high or low.

Charity Number: 1147094
President of The Duchenne Children's Trust: 2014- 2016
President: 2016-2025-Present

The Duchenne Children's Trust is a organization that works to fund clinical research and trials for treatments and a cure for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

Duchenne UK was formed in April 2016, by the coming together of Duchenne Children's Trust and Joining Jack. Queen Camilla was president of Duchenne Children's Trust from 2014 to it's merger. 

Camilla's former Daughter, Sara Parker Bowles is one of the Patrons of the organization. & previous served as Patron of 
Duchenne Children's Trust.

Charity Number: 249562
Patron: November 2015-2025-Present

The London Clinic is one of the UK’s largest private hospitals. it is a independent hospital that functions as a charity. Any revenue the hospital makes is reinvested back into the hospital. 

The London Clinic was opened by the then Duke and Duchess of York, (later King George VI & Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mum) on 18th February 1932. An number of royals have opened facilities for the ever growing hospital over the years. 

Charity #: 1137409
Patron: February 2016 - 2025-Present

Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity is a UK-based organization that provides specialist nurses and support for seriously ill children with complex medical conditions. Founded in 1991, the charity continues the legacy of author Roald Dahl by funding expert care and advocating for improved healthcare services for children.

Charity  Number: 213128
Patron: 2024- 2025-Present

The Queen's Nursing Institute (QNI) is a UK charity dedicated to improving nursing care in the community by supporting and developing community nurses. Founded in 1887, it provides training, funding, and advocacy to enhance healthcare services outside hospitals, ensuring high-quality patient care at home and in local settings.

Previous Patrons:
  • Queen Victoria (1887-1901)
  • Queen Alexandra (1901-1925)
  • Queen Mary (1925-1953)
  • Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mum (1953-2022)
  • Queen Elizabeth II (2002-2022)
  • Queen Camilla (2024-Present)

The Queen's Nursing Institute Scotland
Scotland Charity Number:  SC005751
Patron: 2024- 2025-Present

The Queen's Nursing Institute Scotland is a Scotland charity dedicated to improving nursing care in the community by supporting and developing community nurses. It provides training, funding, and advocacy to enhance healthcare services outside hospitals, ensuring high-quality patient care at home and in local settings.

Previous Patrons: 
  • Queen Elizabeth (?-2022)

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