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When a child is so sick they are admitted to hospital it is a scary and stressful experience; even more so for those who have a much longer stay. An outdoor sensory garden at The Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital will provide a place of calm away from the ward, to support well-being and recovery.
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Situation
The Alex cares for up to 100 children at any one time on an inpatient basis. Twenty of those will be longer stay patients. A stay in hospital can be scary and stressful. Being in such an alien environment for extended periods can effect mental and emotional well-being. The children need a space away from the ward where they can escape the phycological effects of a long hospital stay. The hospital's current garden is old and not completely accessible by wheelchair, so desperately needs updating.
Solution
We are fundraising to update and revamp the current sensory garden at the hospital, to give the children an outside, fun, interactive and accessible space away from the bustle of the hospital wards. The new garden will be an inviting space providing sensory and play equipment and an area for relaxation. It will provide distraction and fun for the children, while giving parents an outside space for a break.
