A hospital in west London was praised by a visiting Filipino TV crew for helping the Philippines recover from the devastating Typhoon Haiyan.

West Middlesex Hospital , which has a number of Filipino staff, raised nearly £8,000 for survivors of the storm , which struck in November 2013, killing some 6,300 people.

To mark the second anniversary of the tragedy, the hospital in Twickenham Road, Isleworth , held a commemorative event last Wednesday (November 25).

It welcomed film makers and journalists from CAT 8 TV, who have been visiting the UK to thank the British public and members of the Filipino community for their support.

Short documentaries made by the TV station about the storm and the ensuing recovery effort were screened at the hospital.

"We can't thank you enough for your contributions... you saved us"

Work by Ed Rompal, a Filipino artist and typhoon survivor, whose paintings depict the typhoon's trail of destruction, was also exhibited there.

West Mid's chief executive Lesley Watts said: "I feel privileged to be a part of such a special occasion and the Filipino staff here should be very proud of what they have done to help the survivors of Typhoon Haiyan."

Jeff Manibay, CEO and executive producer of CAT 8 TV, who lost both his parents in the disaster, said: "It feels very special to be here and to meet those who helped us in person.

"In the Philippines, we are used to dealing with storms and typhoons, but Haiyan was too big, too strong and too violent – there was nothing left.

"We were not expecting the level of aid we received from around the world and when Haiyan came, the British people left a very large footprint on our country and in our hearts.

"We can't thank you enough for your contributions and donations; many of us wouldn't have made it without them – you saved us."