Hospital open day engages patients - in pictures

More than 170 staff and volunteers gave up their time to organise fun and interactive activities that would appeal to children and adults at West Middlesex University hospital NHS trust's first public open day. Photograph: PR

The event marked the tenth anniversary of the official opening of the new hospital building and attracted more than 2,000 visitors. Photograph: PR

It was spread over 60 stalls offering a variety of activities including blood pressure, cholesterol and diabetes testing. Photograph: PR

The paediatric department created an interactive children's zone and there were live performances. Photograph: PR

There was also face painting, a magic show, allergy testing and nutrition advice for parents. Photograph: PR

The open day amied to be educational, engaging and to promote good health. Photograph: PR

Visitors were able to take behind-the-scenes tours of an operating theatre aimed at demystifying hospital procedures. Photograph: PR