Mid-Downs Radio

Mid-Downs Radio is a hospital broadcaster based at Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath. Its studios provide a local service for patients and people connected with the hospital, while listeners outside the wards can follow the same programmes. Requests are a visible part of its work, allowing individuals to contribute music choices and messages.

The programme team is supported by volunteers in several roles, including request collecting, presentation, fundraising and technical support. That range of activity links the studio with patients and the people who keep the charity running. Its magazine offers another view of the station, introducing its work to listeners and supporters beyond the broadcast itself.

Pippa Randall contributes Pippa Plays Pop, and Kevin Payne explores Motown and eighties records in separate programmes. Cathy's Country Hoedown, Sol Mead's Sol on Soul and Alex Jones' Jazz into the Night offer more focused musical choices. John Finn presents John's Jukebox, while Hannah Russell asks What's Good? The published timetable moves from Morning Rounds to The Late Session and the overnight Night Shift, bringing several different presenter-led strands to the hospital day.

Mid-Downs also takes part in outside events and offers event services that help raise funds for the organisation. Local businesses and individual supporters contribute to its continuing operation. The combination of a Haywards Heath hospital base, personal requests and public activities gives the station a presence both within healthcare and in the surrounding Sussex community.