Public File

As a hospital, health and wellbeing, community radio station, Care Waves Radio has responsibilities regarding the content we broadcast, including our music and programming. These commitments are outlined in our station format, which forms part of this Public File. Below you will find key information about our news, programming, and how to contact us or share feedback. This Public File is available to view online, and a hard copy can be requested by contacting the station directly. We actively encourage feedback from our listeners and provide several ways to get in touch.

News Bulletins Care Waves Radio broadcasts regular news updates throughout the day, providing listeners with the latest UK and international headlines to keep them informed.

Local News While we do not produce dedicated local news bulletins, we aim to reflect local stories and community updates within our programming where appropriate.

News Production Care Waves Radio does not operate a newsroom or produce dedicated news programmes. However, presenters may reference relevant stories during their shows. If you have a story you feel would be of interest to our listeners, we welcome you to contact us.

Programme Schedule Our programme schedule is regularly updated to reflect our volunteer-led output. You can view the latest schedule on our website. We aim to provide a varied, engaging, and entertaining mix of programmes for patients, staff, and listeners.

Automated and Pre-Recorded Content As a volunteer-run station, some programmes may be pre-recorded to ensure a consistent and reliable service. Our automated broadcast system allows us to maintain a smooth and continuous output, even when live presenters are unavailable. Some elements of our programming may be assisted by technology to help us deliver a consistent and engaging service.

Events and Charitable Support Care Waves Radio is a registered charity (Charity Number: 1104943) and is committed to supporting the wider community. While we are unable to offer financial contributions, we are always happy to support local charities, hospital initiatives, and community events through on-air promotion and awareness.

Music Playlist We provide a broad and inclusive music playlist designed to suit a wide range of tastes. Some programmes focus on specific genres or themes, which are clearly reflected in their titles and branding. These specialist shows are scheduled at designated times within our output.

Contact Us We welcome all feedback — whether it’s a compliment, a question, or a concern. Just write to us at: The Hospital Radio Studios, Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scartho Road, Grimsby DN33 2BA

📞 Telephone: 0303 330 3086 | 📧 Email: info@carewavesradio.co.uk | 🌐 Website: carewavesradio.co.uk