Northamptonshire Health Charity
Help us deliver a NEW outdoor space for maternity Birth is a life changing event and we know that when new mums give birth in the hospital it needs to be as welcoming and calming as possible. Having access to a garden from the maternity ward would give mums at NGH the opportunity to relax outside of the ward environment. Having a breath of fresh air in a pleasant garden environment could help to reduce stress, anxiety or give our patients much needed space and relaxation. We have an outside space available outside of Robert Watson ward bit it’s not currently accessible from the ward and it is in need of a makeover. We have launched a new appeal to raise funds to create access to and improve this outdoor space.
Janet Hoffman, Junior Sister on Robert Watson Ward “We’ve done a lot of work around the birthing process and we use the feedback from parents to improve the environment. Having an outdoor space would be both beneficial to our mums and their families…to be able to use the space already there and turn it into something wonderful would be great”
“We think helping the Robert Watson team gain access to a peaceful attractive garden from the ward for mums and their families to enjoy is a very special thing. If you think you can make a donation to enable this to happen, we would be very grateful. We will also be approaching local businesses to see if they can help.” Alison McCulloch We’re lucky to have wonderful supporters and this new appeal has been started from a very generous donation from Rob and Kate Crussell as seen on page 28. We are grateful to them and Team Theo for helping us to start the appeal with such a substantial donation. Also, leading by example from the maternity ward are midwife Sonia Jabke and ward clerk Laura McDermott, who are challenging themselves to abseil the express lift tower at the Northamptonshire Health charity abseil day on June 22nd. The duo admit to being rather nervous about the challenge ahead of them, but they know all too well how the money they raise will contribute towards the appeal. If you would like to sponsor them, make a donation or get involved with some fundraising please get in touch. Visit the appeal page on our website www.nhcfgreenheart.co.uk
Help us reach our target to create this new space for mums and mums to be.
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