We’re raising funds for our children’s ward
Our ambition is to convert our rather clinical, austere ward environment into a welcoming, comfortable and nourishing space. We know that the staff provide first-class levels of care, and we want the environment and facilities to match that.
Will you help us create a more welcoming and comfortable hospital environment for our young patients?
How you make a difference
Thanks to the donations we’ve received so far, we’ve been able to deliver the following improvements.
Mental Health Assessment Room
We’ve completely gutted the mental health assessment room that’s used to deliver specialist care to patients in mental health crisis. The room is now a safe, private space, with specialist comfortable furniture, decorated in soothing hues. See below for the before and after images.
Chill-out space for Adolescent Patients
Working with the Bright Horizons Foundation, we’ve created a new chill-out space for adolescent patients. This means they can relax away from their hospital bed, chat with others and engage in activities such as crafting, drawing and reading. The space will help reduce feelings of isolation and depression, often experienced by teenagers on the ward.
VR Headset
We’ve purchased a VR headset with specialist software that’s proven to reduce anxiety in children undergoing medical procedures, therefore reducing the need for sedation and improving recovery times. When we’ve raised sufficient funds we’ll purchase a second one.
Thank you to everyone who has supported our fundraising appeal so far. Please take a look at the short video clip to find out more about the difference your support has made.
There’s still more to do and we need your donations to help us achieve our vision. With your support we’ll revamp the wall décor in the corridors with colourful interactive murals to relax and distract our young patients.