A great day was had by all at the annual MedEquip4Kids Golf Day at Bramall Park hosted by our Trustee, Alan Tattler. 19 teams supported the event battling all weather conditions from rain and hail to brilliant sunshine. Golfers enjoyed… […]
Toys and games help young people deal with difficult emotions
Today marks the beginning of Mental Health Awareness Week and this year the theme is body image. More than ever, children and young people are experiencing difficult emotions because of a negative perception of their body’s appearance. Body image issues… […]
Sam Allardyce hosts business breakfast for MedEquip4Kids
MedEquip4Kids was delighted to welcome nearly 100 guests from the local business community to the opulent surroundings of the Manchester Hall for a networking breakfast hosted by Sam Allardyce, one of English football’s most well-known names. Born in Dudley, Sam… […]
Sensory Voyager helps Theo cope with hospital visits
Theo Juniper was born early at 25 weeks weighing a tiny 1lb 14oz. He had a very tough start in life, spending his first four months in hospital and coming home still dependent on oxygen and 13 different medications. As… […]
Meet the Hummingbird Project Team
Our Hummingbird Project is delivering a unique six-week programme in secondary schools to support young people’s mental wellbeing. The course was designed in partnership with psychologists at the University of Bolton and is based on key concepts of Positive Psychology. … […]
“Magic Medic” brings joy and laughter to kids in hospital
MedEquip4Kids was delighted to receive a grant of £10,000 last year from the Postcode Community Trust, which is funded entirely by players of People’s Postcode Lottery. The funding has enabled “Magic Medic” Louby Lou to visit children receiving treatment at… […]
Profile: Ghazala Baig, Chief Executive
On International Women’s Day, we’d like to say how proud we are of our female CEO, Ghazala Baig, and to tell you a little more about her. As well as being a proud Mancunian, Ghazala is of Pakistani heritage. Her … […]
The Quays business community gets quacking for charity
MedEquip4Kids is back again this Easter with the annual Quays Duck Race, which welcomes hundreds to Salford Quays for an afternoon of family fun while raising thousands for our projects. We’re also delighted that Lowry Outlet has come on board… […]
HURST staff raise over £12,000 for children’s health
Accounting and business advisory firm HURST have raised an amazing £12,250 for MedEquip4Kids through adopting us as their Charity of the Year in 2018. The money raised helped to fund an upgrade to the children’s emergency department at Stepping Hill… […]
Young people learn more about mental health thanks to MedEquip4Kids Hummingbird Project
Since this week is Children’s Mental Health Week, we’re bringing you the latest news on MedEquip4Kids Hummingbird Project, which we’re taking into secondary schools to help tackle the growing crisis in children’s mental health. We’re delighted to report that since its… […]
New resources in Wigan benefiting children’s mental health
Since 2014 MedEquip4Kids has funded resources including games, toys, books, and communication aids for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) across the UK. At least one in ten children and young people has a diagnosable mental health condition. Having… […]
Sensory room restoration at NMGH delights staff and children thanks to MedEquip4Kids
The Children’s Unit at North Manchester General Hospital had a sensory room installed in 2009. This room has been available as a place of distraction and comfort for the 3,500 children that attend the unit each year. With continuous use,… […]
Great Manchester Run. Join Team MedEquip4Kids!
Run for MedEquip4Kids in the Simplyhealth Great Manchester Run 10k / Half Marathon – SUNDAY 19 MAY 2019 The Great Manchester Run is the UK’s biggest and best 10k, with more than 30,000 people taking part each year. This annual… […]
A huge thank you to all our wonderful volunteers
As today is International Volunteer Day, we’d like to take the opportunity to recognise the incredible contributions of our volunteers and to thank them for their hard work over the years. We’re also thrilled to report that the charity has been… […]
This Giving Tuesday can you help us fund sensory equipment for kids in hospital?
Sensory equipment is known to calm and distract children who are anxious or upset while undergoing or awaiting treatment. The lights and sounds can be particularly soothing for children with special needs. Some hospitals have a dedicated sensory room, but… […]
Las Vegas-themed Shimmer Ball raises £37,000 to give children better health
Over 200 guests arrived in style on Saturday at the Radisson Blu Edwardian Hotel in central Manchester for the annual MedEquip4Kids Shimmer Ball. This year the event had a Las Vegas theme and featured a casino, as well as the… […]
Hummingbird Project helping to tackle the crisis in children’s mental health
October 10th is World Mental Health Day and this year’s focus is children and young people. MedEquip4Kids is taking its Hummingbird Project into secondary schools across Greater Manchester and Cheshire to help tackle the growing crisis in children’s mental health…. […]
A fantastic year of support from Sainsbury’s Local
It was great to meet Sean and his team at the Sainsbury’s Local store in Cross Street. The Manchester city centre store has partnered with MedEquip4Kids over the last year and carried out a range of fundraising activities. We were… […]
Morrisons Foundation helps provide comfortable chair beds for parents staying overnight with their sick child at Wigan Infirmary
Staff from the Rainbow Ward at Royal Albert Edward Infirmary held a presentation attended by Manager Chris Hughes and Community Champion Marie Upton from Morrisons Ince, and Evelyn Glarvey, Project Coordinator at MedEquip4Kids, to say thank you for a generous… […]
Hurst Accountants’ Charity Day raises an amazing £5,000 for kids in Stockport
It was a not so bright but early start for Hurst Accountants on Friday 24th of August and all the staff were geared up and ready for their community charity day. Coloured balloons and excited faces filled the office and… […]
MedEquip4Kids to support new Family Room for young people in the Rosemere Cancer Centre at Royal Preston Hospital
On 11 July MedEquip4Kids launched a partnership with cancer charity Rosemere Cancer Foundation to launch a new project to furnish a Family Room for young people in the Rosemere Cancer Centre at Royal Preston Hospital. The centre’s in-patient Ribblesdale Ward provides… […]
Celebrating 70 years of the NHS in Stepping Hill Hospital’s Tree House garden
Our corporate fundraiser Taisie attended a garden party at Stepping Hill Hospital’s Tree House Children’s Unit this weekend to help celebrate 70 years of the NHS. There was a fantastic turnout, with children being taught all kinds of useful health skills… […]
VINCI Construction UK Golf Day raises an amazing £12,705 for children’s healthcare
As temperatures soared to a sweltering 30 degrees, 19 teams gathered under the blazing June sun at Marriott Worsley Park Hotel and Golf Club for the annual VINCI Construction UK Golf Day in aid of MedEquip4Kids. The day raised an… […]
MedEquip4Kids Manchester Appeal funds new monitor for Starlight Ward at MFT Wythenshawe
MedEquip4Kids has funded new equipment for the Starlight Children’s Ward at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) Wythenshawe as the result of a special appeal we set up after the horrifying attack on Manchester Arena last year. We wanted to… […]
Golfers raise over £5,000 for children’s healthcare
Not only did we have 18 teams turn up to MedEquip4Kids Golf Day this year, but the sun was also out in all its glory. Teams included Miles Smith, Co-operative Insurance, VINCI Construction UK, Hurst and Pop-Up Products, to name… […]
MedEquip4Kids Hummingbird Project goes live in schools from next week
As Mental Health Awareness Week draws to a close, we’re delighted to announce that the very first session of our new Hummingbird Project to improve young people’s mental wellbeing will take place next week. Led by trained volunteers, the session… […]
Young footballers with cerebral palsy benefiting from specialised football frames
Thanks to a generous grant from Sport England, we were able to provide three specialised football frames for Chadderton Park Sports Club in Oldham for their Cerebral Palsy Football Team. Being part of the team benefits the physical, social and… […]
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If at anytime you change your mind about whether to receive information from us or how you’re contacted for marketing purposes please contact us via phone 0161 798 1600, email gdpr@medequip4kids.org.uk or write to: MedEquip4Kids, The Appeals Office, 5th Floor,… […]
Business breakfast hosted by economist Lord O’Neill raises £10,000 for MedEquip4Kids
We were delighted this morning to welcome Jim O’Neill, Lord O’Neill of Gatley, to host a breakfast business at the Radisson Edwardian Hotel in Manchester in aid of the charity. The event was attended by over 100 guests from the… […]
Singer Aleya Mae wows guests at our runners’ warm-up social event
On Sunday we had a lovely time at a social event in the Virgin Money Lounge to support our runners competing in the Great Manchester Run later this month to raise funds for MedEquip4Kids. The amazing Aleya Mae performed a set and participated… […]
New equipment supports natural childbirth for mother and baby at Warrington Birthing Centre
A presentation was held in the Delivery Suite at Warrington Hospital to celebrate a donation from MedEquip4Kids of two new pieces of equipment which will support the natural experience of childbirth for both mother and baby. The mobile telemetry unit… […]
Guests at Virgin Money Lounge enjoy jazz and blues while helping Emma and Carl raise funds for MedEquip4Kids
We were delighted to spend last Sunday at the Virgin Money Lounge in Manchester at a lovely intimate event to support Emma and Carl, who are running the London Marathon to raise money for MedEquip4Kids, and Julie, who is running in aid… […]
Renowned economist Lord O’Neill to host Manchester business breakfast for MedEquip4Kids
We are delighted to announce that Jim O’Neill, Lord O’Neill of Gatley will be hosting a business breakfast on Thursday May 3rd 2018 in aid of MedEquip4Kids. Lord O’Neill is a renowned economist, former chairman of Goldman Sachs Asset Management, and Commercial… […]
Jenny goes Gung-Ho to help fund medical equipment for babies like Ava
A special thank you to Jenny Dillon, who raised funds for us by taking part in the Gung Ho! event this month, a fun 5K course with ten uniquely designed inflatable obstacles. Jenny is mum to Ava Hornby, who received specialist treatment… […]
Record number of ducks race for MedEquip4Kids
The sun was shining over Salford Quays on Good Friday as over 850 bright yellow ducks – our biggest number yet for this event – took to the water for the MedEquip4Kids Quays Duck Race. The event raised over £5,000 for… […]
Welcome to our Spring newsletter
Spring is here, and so is the latest edition of Something to Smile About, our regular newsletter that brings you up to date with all our projects, fundraising and events news. In it you’ll see we’ve recently provided resuscitaires for… […]
New equipment at Furness General helps give babies a safe and healthy birth
We were glad to have the opportunity to visit the maternity unit at Furness General Hospital, where we funded six wall-mounted resuscitaires. The equipment is essential to have available during labour and delivery in case there are problems and the… […]
Katy Richardson wins family trip to LEGOLAND donated to MedEquip4Kids
As the winner of our free prize draw, Katy Richardson and her two sons will be enjoying a well-deserved weekend break this Easter at the fabulous LEGOLAND Windsor Resort. The holiday was generously donated to MedEquip4Kids by Plaster Plus Interiors Ltd…. […]
Your chance to win a FREE weekend family break to LEGOLAND this Easter!
Has your baby or child received lifesaving hospital treatment for an illness or injury within the last year? Were they admitted to one of the following hospitals: Stepping Hill Hospital, North Manchester General Hospital, Royal Bolton Hospital, Royal Oldham Hospital,… […]
Mill Gate Shopping Centre celebrate their 25th birthday by raising funds for MedEquip4Kids
A special thank you to Mill Gate Shopping Centre in Bury, who have raised an amazing £1,184.27 for MedEquip4Kids through the centre’s birthday celebrations and by taking part in the One Great Day event in 2017. Mill Gate was one… […]
Bollywood Ball raises £2,000 to benefit children in hospital
A huge thank you to MedEquip4Kids supporters Julie, Sal and their friends for organising a Bollywood Ball last December, which raised an amazing £2,000 to help us provide essential equipment for children in hospital. Over a hundred guests attended the sparkling… […]
K & K Dance Academy put on a show for MedEquip4Kids
Special thanks go to K & K Dance Academy in Flixton for choosing MedEquip4Kids as their Charity of the Year in 2017 and raising a fantastic £2,015.80 for children’s healthcare. The dance academy held various fundraisers including Christmas and Easter… […]
A fabulous festive evening of chocolate delights at Slattery’s
Yesterday evening proved another absolute delight for chocolate lovers when for the eleventh year running, Slattery Chocolatier and Patissier in Whitefield held their fantastic Christmas Chocolate Extravaganza in aid of MedEquip4Kids. As well as being treated to copious free samples… […]
Please give this Christmas to our Manchester Appeal to fund lifesaving equipment for children in hospital
It’s been a difficult year for Manchester, following the terror attack on Manchester Arena on 22 May 2017. In the aftermath of the attack, MedEquip4Kids launched a special appeal to make sure hospitals in Greater Manchester are fully equipped to… […]
Christmas Sing-along raises £2,000 for sick children
We got in the festive spirit this week at the annual MedEquip4Kids Christmas Sing-along at Manchester Cathedral. The event raised nearly £2,000 to provide medical equipment and facilities to benefit sick or injured children in hospital. After a welcome from… […]
Winter newsletter launched
Our 2017 winter newsletter is full of stories and highlights of the last few months. Click below to view MEDEQUIP4KIDS WINTER NEWSLETTER […]
Glamorous Shimmer Ball raises over £45,000 for Manchester Appeal
Over 200 guests arrived decked out in sparkling sequins for the annual MedEquip4Kids Shimmer Ball, which this year featured a glamorously retro “Saturday Night Fever” theme. As in previous years, the ball took place in the opulent surroundings of the… […]
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham launches MedEquip4Kids’ new Hummingbird Project to improve mental health in schools
Over 60 guests, including children’s mental health professionals, teachers, charity supporters, and representatives from local media and the business community attended the launch at the Virgin Money Lounge in the centre of Manchester to find out more about the new… […]
MedEquip4Kids has partnered with Savoo
We’re excited to announce Savoo Search, Save and Raise as our new fundraising partner, and we’d like to introduce you to this innovative way of donating. Simply use Savoo Search as your default search engine (the same way as you… […]
MedEquip4Kids launches Hummingbird Project for schools
We’re very excited to announce the launch of our new initiative, The Hummingbird Project – an eight-week course to improve young people’s emotional wellbeing in schools across the North West. We’ll be delivering the programme in partnership with the University… […]
