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
Countess of Chester Milk Bank – L.E.G.A.C.Y project
The Countess of Chester Hospital Milk Bank have asked for our help to fund their L.E.G.A.C.Y (Lactation Equipment for Giving Milk and Commemorating Young Lives) project. They have requested 5 Spectra S1 hospital grade Breast Pumps for use by bereaved mothers who chose to express and donate their milk in memory of their baby through […]
Find out more →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 […]
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Latest News
Hummingbird course for SEN pupils in progress
Cheshire Community Foundation helps bring the Hummingbird Project to Warrington pupils
Hummingbird Project helps children build mental health skills before crisis point
“The materials provided greatly help with the therapeutic process and engaging children, young people and their families in therapeutic work. The young people greatly appreciate having this equipment to use within their sessions. Many of the young people we see have a history of trauma including neglect and being able to access materials that they can use and enjoy is of great benefit and hopefully assists us to reinforce the messages of their worth as their self-concept is often very low.”
Michaela Foster
CAMHS Young People’s Team
Leicestershire CAMHS Partnership
