Here at MedEquip4Kids we’re marking our 35th birthday today! Our charity was set up in June 1985 by a couple after their little girl became seriously ill with meningitis and was treated at Booth Hall Children’s Hospital in Manchester, where… […]
COVID-19 pandemic affecting children’s mental health
As a healthcare charity, MedEquip4Kids is dedicated to ensuring the most vulnerable children and young people are supported throughout the COVID-19 crisis. Since 2014 we’ve provided extra resources for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) including sensory toys, books,… […]
Can you support our NHS on #GivingTuesdayNow?
As a children’s health charity that supports the NHS, we’re doing everything we can to make sure the right equipment is on hand to treat the coronavirus and to reduce its impact on health and wellbeing. Since launching our Coronavirus… […]
Coronavirus Appeal – we still need your help
We hope you and your family are staying safe and well during these challenging times. As a children’s health charity that supports the NHS, we’re doing everything we can to make sure the right equipment is on hand to treat… […]
Suction machines needed for children with underlying health conditions
On Friday last week we launched a special appeal for medical resources wherever they are most urgently needed to tackle the coronavirus outbreak. Thank you so much to those who have already supported the appeal. One of the first pieces of… […]
New equipment treats babies with jaundice in Liverpool
A presentation was held in the neo natal unit at Liverpool Women’s Hospital to celebrate a donation from MedEquip4Kids. The unit takes care of more than 1,000 babies and their families every year. They provide care for babies born prematurely,… […]
Burns Night celebrations raise funds for children’s health
For the third year running, the Burns Night Celebration in Altrincham has raised much-appreciated funds for MedEquip4Kids. Nearly 100 guests attended the event, which was held at the Cresta Court Hotel and featured traditional Burns Night fare and poetry followed by dancing. A… […]
Whitefield’s much-loved Slattery Chocolatier raises an amazing £60,000 to help local kids
MedEquip4Kids has presented a plaque in recognition of the amazing fundraising achievements of Slattery Patissier and Chocolatier in Whitefield. Famous for their delicious chocolate and cakes, John Slattery and his team have supported the charity since 2005, raising a fantastic… […]
Shoppers at intu Trafford Centre have chosen MedEquip4Kids as one of three local charities as the new recipients of the centre’s Fountain Fund for 2020 – 2021.
From 1 January 2020, MedEquip4Kids, St Ann’s Hospice and JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) will each receive a share of the money dropped into the fountains, as well as working closely alongside the centre on fundraising and awareness-raising campaigns. Since intu… […]
Fantastic prize draw at Slattery’s raises over £7,000
We’d like to say a really massive thank you to John Slattery and all the team at Slattery’s Pattisier and Chocolatier in Whitefield, who have raised an outstanding £7,170 for MedEquip4Kids this Christmas through their prize draw. Slattery’s offered a truly… […]
Exclusive prize draw evening on 4th December at Slattery’s for all ticket holders
Next week we’ll be holding a special prize draw at the much-loved Slattery Chocolatier and Patissier to see who’s won an absolutely amazing prize – a whole YEAR of delicious Slattery’s treats and experiences! The event will take place on Wednesday… […]
Shimmer Ball raises an amazing £35,000 for lifesaving equipment
On a chilly November night, over 180 guests braved the cold and arrived in style to a warm 5-star welcome at Manchester’s iconic Lowry Hotel, where the annual MedEquip4Kids Shimmer Ball took place. Guests were treated to a champagne reception and… […]
New toys and lighting reduce stress for kids at Furness General Hospital
MedEquip4Kids is bringing a sense of calm to the busy Children’s Ward at Furness General Hospital in Barrow. We funded lighting equipment, sensory toys and games to help soothe and distract young children who arrive at the hospital feeling afraid,… […]
Trafford Centre Fountain Funds 2020 – 2022
Great news! MedEquip4Kids has been shortlisted to benefit from the Trafford Centre’s Fountain Fund from 2020-2022! We are up against 9 other charities with only 3 being chosen to benefit by public vote. Please take a few minutes today to… […]
A surprise visit from supporter Ray Hughes
This week we were delighted to welcome to our office a long-standing supporter of MedEquip4Kids, Ray Hughes (pictured above with our project co-ordinator Evelyn). Ray popped in with a cheque for £300 from the Manchester City Supporters Club for which we’re… […]
Pupils at Blacon High enjoy better mental health thanks to Hummingbird Project
At MedEquip4Kids we care about every aspect of children’s health, including their mental health and wellbeing. Our Hummingbird Project improves young people’s mental health through a six-week course in secondary schools, which focuses on Positive Psychology. Led by trained staff and… […]
Celebrating Poetry Day By Evelyn Glarvey
Thursday 3rd October was National Poetry Day. To mark the occasion, our project co-coordinator Evelyn composed this lovely poem about the different ways you can help our charity. Evelyn is 2nd from right On behalf of MedEquip4Kids This National Poetry… […]
Tesco Bags of Help Centenary Grant
MedEquip4Kids is currently in the running to receive a big cash boost from the Tesco Bags of Help Centenary Grant initiative. To celebrate Tesco’s Centenary, the supermarket is holding a special voting round of its community funding scheme which will… […]
Win a whole YEAR of sweet Slattery treats
Love cakes and chocolate? Then you’ll be thrilled to know that Slattery Patissier & Chocolatier have chosen us as their Christmas Charity again this year. But instead of the usual Chocolate Extravaganza, we’re excited to announce something even sweeter and tastier to raise money… […]
Art therapy benefiting children’s mental health in Scotland
MedEquip4Kids funds toys, games, art and craft materials and communication aids for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) across the UK. These are used to support and care for children and young people with a mental health condition. Arts… […]
Welcome to our Summer Newsletter
Click below to read the latest edition of Something to Smile About, which brings you up to date on all our projects and fundraising news. […]
VINCI Golf Day raises nearly £14,000 for children’s health
We were fortunate to be blessed with brilliant June sunshine as 17 company teams of golfers made their way to Worsley Park Country Club for the VINCI Construction UK Golf Day in aid of MedEquip4Kids. Following a fantastic day competing… […]
A great day for Golf!
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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