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We aim to create a child-friendly, tranquil space within a new cutting edge, integrated MRI and Operating Suite at Southampton Children’s Hospital. A calm area where families can hold each other close as their child is prepared for brain surgery.
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Situation
Every year 300 children need life saving, urgent brain surgery at Southampton Children’s Hospital. A new cutting edge Intra-Operative MRI Suite will transform how brain surgery is performed and increase survival rates, particularly for children with cancer. In the moments before surgery, families experience unbearable stress, fear and anxiety whilst their child is prepared for the operation as they face an unknown outcome.
Solution
Our Christmas Challenge campaign aims to create a child-friendly, tranquil space within the new intra-operative MRI Suite. A space where families can hold each other close as their child has a cannula put into their hand. A space which feels calm, with artwork and lights that distract a child when they feel terrified. A space which makes everything feel a little less distressing.
