The cots used on the children’s unit are around 13 years old, are worn and need upgrading. Unfortunately, with internal funding in short supply and many competing projects, the hospital are not able to replace them. This year new regulations for cots are being released, so it is expected that the new cots will be designed around childcare and handling and will make a positive difference to the safety and the comfort of the patient. They will be easy to use and maintain, helping to deliver the highest standard of hygiene, and will have special features to care for acutely ill children.
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Spoons Sensory Sessions – Sensory Resources
Stockport
Spoons Sensory Sessions are aimed at families with babies and children under two who required neonatal care when they were born due to being premature or sick. Preterm babies are at risk for motor/sensory development and are higher risk for learning difficulties, sensory issues and global developmental delay. As essential care equipment in neonatal units […]
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Ipswich Hospital children’s unit – sensory lighting equipment
Ipswich Hospital
We are funding a projector and rotating wheels to create immersive sensory lighting and colour effects in the children’s unit at Ipswich Hospital.
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Furness General Hospital – Radiology Distraction Lighting
We have agreed to work with the Radiology Department at Furness General Hospital to provide lighting equipment to reduce stress and anxiety in children undergoing X-rays. Hospitals can be frightening places for children. When a child is anxious or distressed, it is harder for medical staff to treat them, and can affect the child’s health […]
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Fully Funded
“The new beds for parents have had such a positive impact on the wellbeing of our children knowing their parent or carer is close by. But also for the parent being able to sleep comfortably next to their child has made such a difference to how they have responded to staff during difficult times on the ward. The difference a good night’s sleep makes is priceless.”
Vicki Healey
Children’s Ward Manager
North Manchester General Hospital
