Ben "Lofty" Chiltern

Ben "Lofty" Chiltern is a nurse who currently works at Holby City Emergency Department as a Band 5 Nurse. He started working at the ED in March 2014.

Time in the Emergency Department (2014-)
Lofty's been squatting in the loft of Robyn’s student house and she catches him at the start. Initially, she wants to call the police and get him arrested and she’s chasing Lofty through gardens and over fences. But Robyn ends up getting injured and Lofty has this dilemma.

He is a nice guy though, he has a very positive outlook on life. He’s a trained nurse, but he’s been partying too hard and has ended up hiding out in these student houses, that are owned by his father. Once he comes to Robyn’s assistance, she can see what a nice guy he is and how good his intentions are. And that’s how Lofty ends up getting his interview for the nursing post.

Trivia

 * Lofty got his name after hiding out in the loft of Robyn and Max’s flat, which is owned by his Dad.
 * He’s fond of daydreaming, but his clumsiness and lack of attention can often land him in scrapes.
 * Lofty is easily scared, and hates arguments or conflict of any kind.

Behind the scenes
Lee Mead has portrayed Lofty since his first appearance in Casualty in 2014.