Time is Precious charity supports revamp of children’s A&E

The children’s waiting area of the emergency department at the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust has been given a complete makeover thanks to the charity Time is Precious.

The area has undergone a major revamp, with new flooring, furniture and freshly decorated walls with an eye-catching jungle theme, complete with elephants, zebras and giraffes.

The waiting area for teenagers has also been refurbished, keeping the jungle theme but with a more mature, urban spin on the design.

As well as refurbishing the baby room and toilet, there are also new toys and distraction equipment to help keep the youngest patients occupied while they wait to be seen.

Sarah Potter, Joint Lead Nurse for the Children’s Emergency Department, said: “This project has completely transformed the waiting area for our younger patients.

“Before the revamp the area was looking a bit tired and run down, but now it’s much brighter and much more colourful too – the new printed graphics for the walls are stunning.

“I’m so grateful for the incredible generosity of the Time is Precious team, which has made children’s ED a more pleasant and relaxing environment for the people we care for.”

Nicky Halford MBE, from Time is Precious, said: “We are absolutely thrilled to completely refurbish the Children’s Emergency Department waiting area. Creating a brighter, more welcoming environment for children and their families means so much to us.

“A huge thank you to the staff for their support, enthusiasm and input - it has been a fantastic team effort.

“We have completed several projects within RUH and would love to do more. We could not do any of this, of course, without the incredible support of our fundraisers and supporters. Their time, effort and generosity mean the absolute world to us. Thank you!”

Time Is Precious charity was set up in 2011 by Neil and Nicky Halford MBE in memory of their son Ben, who passed away from cancer aged just five. Ben was treated at the RUH, as well as hospitals in Bristol.

The aim of the charity is to help create a more comfortable and relaxed atmosphere for children and their families in hospitals, by purchasing distraction equipment and refurbishing areas.

To date, it has donated more than £600,000 to the RUH in the form of equipment and refurbishment projects.

You can find out more about "Time is Precious" on its website:

https://timeisprecious.org/

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