Improving health & wellbeing
We provide specialist medical equipment for children in hospital
MedEquip4Kids improves the health and wellbeing of babies and children in the UK by providing equipment and facilities not available from limited NHS resources. We also deliver the Hummingbird Project, a programme of mental health workshops in schools.
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Our Projects
The Christie – The Box & Puzzle Postcards
The Christie in Manchester treats young children, teenagers and young adults for a variety of cancers. The cancers are treated in different ways including Proton Beam Therapy, Radiotherapy, Chemotherapy and surgery according to the area concerned and stage of the illness. Regular and prolonged visits add an element of boredom to the worry and pain […]
Find out more →Royal Bolton Hospital – Overnight Sleeper Chairs
We have been asked to provide 4 Overnight Sleeper Chairs to enable parents/carers to rest beside their children during a prolonged stay in hospital. The Children and Young People’s Unit at Royal Bolton currently has a small number of camp beds which are nearing the end of their useful life. There is limited space around […]
Find out more →Whiston and Ormskirk Hospitals Louby Lou
Hospital stays can be upsetting, frightening and boring for children. For many years, we have funded “Magic Medic” Louby-Lou in hospitals to entertain young patients with her immersive, colourful clown show, featuring magic tricks and sing-alongs to popular songs. These visits help distract children from treatment, lift their spirits, and reduce stress and anxiety, which […]
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Latest News
Cheshire Community Foundation helps bring the Hummingbird Project to Warrington pupils
Hummingbird Project helps children build mental health skills before crisis point
VINCI Building funds life-changing neonatal equipment at Liverpool Women’s Hospital
“The new outdoor area will boost mood and morale, creating social opportunities in a safe space free from medical interventions and providing distraction from pain and illness. It offers play opportunities for siblings too, helping to normalise the hospital environment and bridge the gap between home and hospital.”
Gillian Heer
Starlight Children’s Unit Manager
Wythenshawe Hospital
