Category: Charity News

Children in hospital for an operation have been racing to theatre with a big smile rather than feeling anxious – all thanks to a fleet of cars donated by MyLahore. The push-along cars have proved a big hit among small children who are normally tearful and anxious as they walk to the operating theatre. Instead, hospital play specialists have been …

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Muslim staff who work in Bradford’s NHS hospitals have heaped praise on a Ramadan Allies project which has meant they’ve felt “heard and supported” while at work during the holy month. Around 20 per cent of staff at Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are Muslim, so the Spiritual Pastoral and Religious Care (SPaRC) Team launched the Ramadan Allies project, …

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Not only are Muslim staff in Bradford’s hospitals receiving unprecedented support during Ramadan this year– some of their non-Muslim colleagues are joining them to fast on Fridays in solidarity and to raise money. Bradford Hospitals’ Charity – the official NHS charity of Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust – launched its Fasting Fridays campaign on the first Friday of Ramadan …

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Business and community leaders were given a moving insight into life on Bradford’s specialist Neonatal Unit when they met at Bradford Royal Infirmary last night. The event was hosted by Bradford Hospitals’ Charity for members of its 100 Club – an exclusive membership organisation of businesses who wish to network while supporting their local NHS hospitals. Representatives from some of …

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A calming new sensory room – funded by Bradford Hospitals’ Charity – is expected to transform the experience of young patients with additional needs who come into hospital for tests, treatment and surgery. The Acorn Room has been created on the Children’s Day Case Unit at Bradford Royal Infirmary to help relax children who become distressed, anxious, or overwhelmed. It …

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