Impacts

Bringing comfort to patients at Paediatric Radiology

New artwork and equipment is helping to children feel more comfortable in the new Paediatric Radiology Unit

Nottingham Breast Institute introduces new way to detect breast cancer

A new piece of equipment is helping to detect breast cancer across Nottingham

Creating a new room to help patients get home sooner

A new room is helping patients visiting Harvey 2 at City Hospital get home faster

Big boost for young patients with a newly designed research clinic.

A newly refurbished area is helping young patients feel more comfortable when taking part in national research trials.

Small pieces of equipment are helping to make a life-saving diagnosis

How microscopes are leading the way for breast cancer diagnosis.

Providing photography sessions to improve the mental wellbeing of staff

We were delighted to work alongside Arts Coordinator Megan to help provide a series of photography sessions for staff to get involved in

State-of-the-art scanning technology for the orthodontics department

Project cost: £38,500

There are many procedures in a healthcare setting that can sometimes make patients feel anxious. Here's how a project we funded helped ease nerves.

Empowering newly qualified paediatric nurses

Project cost: £647

For students and recently qualified staff, having the confidence to escalate care for young patients can mean earlier detection of issues, and improved chances of recovery.

Helping young patients with juvenile arthritis

Project cost: £1,146

For some of our youngest patients treated at Nottingham Children’s Hospital, a little comfort can make the world of difference.

Getting more patients on the kidney transplant list

Project cost: £111,000

A pilot weight loss clinic, set up to support renal patients in getting onto the kidney transplant list, has been funded by Nottingham Hospitals Charity

Dementia-friendly ‘Tea parties’

Project cost: £480

A project to run regular social events for our patients with Dementia has been set up, funded by Nottingham Hospitals Charity

A Colourful Mural at Children’s Audiology, Ropewalk House

Project cost: £10,000

A new mural for our youngest patients at Ropewalk House, funded by Nottingham Hospitals Charity

BAME Wigs Project

Project cost: £3,200

Bringing back the dignity for BAME patients, with a project funded by Nottingham Hospitals Charity

Children’s complementary therapy service

Project cost: £20,000

Thanks to your support, children and young people attending Nottingham Children’s Hospital are able to receive complementary therapy services to help comfort them, and ease their symptoms.

Spinal braces for young patients’ soft toys

Project cost: £9,050

Nottingham Hospitals Charity funded 60 braces for teddy bears, to put our younger patients with spinal conditions at ease during their treatment

Play Specialists for Paediatric MRI Scans

Project cost: £55,000

Supporting young patients and reducing wait times for Paediatric MRI scans, funded by Nottingham Hospitals Charity

Funding equipment for Parkinson’s patients

Project cost: £130

We've been able to help patients who are diagnosed with Parkinson's disease regain independence with the help of equipment funded by you.

Gaining Independence with the Amputee Service

Project cost: £2,300

For patients with upper limb loss, the Charity has funded mobility aids to make everyday tasks much easier.

Nottingham Breast Institute waiting area

Project cost: £175,000

Women attending appointments at the Nottingham Breast Institute are now able to wait in a more calming, less clinical environment, thanks to generous donations.

Life-saving equipment for onboard the Air Ambulance

Project cost: £8,175

Thanks to donations from our supporters, we’re helping to provide life-saving equipment for patients suffering from dangerously heavy blood loss, who are rescued by the Air Ambulance.

Capturing precious moments in the NICU

Project cost: £500

Parents will continue to receive photographs of their newborn babies while they’re in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), thanks to your generous donations.

Redthread youth violence intervention programme

Project cost: £100,000

Nottingham Hospitals Charity has given £100,000 towards vital work with young people, taking place at the Queen’s Medical Centre.

Brain monitors to help during surgery

Project cost: £60,000

Thanks to our supporters, we've been able to fund six advanced brainwave monitors to help ensure babies and elderly patients receive the optimal dose of anaesthetic during surgery.

RITA devices for patients with learning disabilities

Project cost: £5,040

Funding devices to support patients who may feel anxious and overwhelmed during their time in Nottingham's NHS hospitals

Nightingale 2 Ward redecoration

Project cost: £45,000

Brightening up Nightingale 2, a Ward for patients with infectious diseases, at City Hospital.

Paediatric Emergency Department Artwork

Project cost: £7,000

Children and young people who have to make a trip to A&E now have a warm welcome, in a vibrant and eye-catching environment.

Paediatric children’s interview suite

Project cost: £281,600

A dedicated video interview suite for children and young people who have experienced sexual assault or abuse has been funded by Nottingham Hospitals Charity

Help your Hospitals Covid-19 Appeal

Project cost: £300,000

At the start of the pandemic we wanted to say thank you to Nottingham Hospitals staff for all the hard work they were doing to keep us all safe.

Long Covid Research Appeal

Project cost: £50,000

In 2021 we aimed to raise £50,000 for a Long Covid Research Area to provide patients with support and learn from them during their Long Covid illness.

Youth Service

Project cost: £15,000

Find out how your donations help us to continue to fund the Youth Service at Queens Medical Centre.

Breast Pumps for the Cleft Centre

Project cost: £5,800

Our funded Medela electric breast pumps are making a difference to babies born with a cleft palate across Nottinghamshire.

Patient facilities and equipment

Project cost: £250,000

One of the biggest ways Nottingham Hospitals Charity supports our local hospitals is by funding state-of-the-art equipment and facilities to directly enhance patient care.

New buildings and major refurbishment

Project cost: £250,000

We also fund improvements to buildings and spaces within Nottingham’s hospitals themselves.

Research and innovation

Project cost: £250,000

Medical research and innovation is at the heart of healthcare.

Staff education and welfare

Project cost: £250,000

See how we provide continual education opportunities for our staff and how we look after their welfare.

Hayward House

Hayward House is a specialist palliative care unit in the grounds of the City Hospital. Find out how we support specialist care for patients and families who stay here.

Breast cancer research

Project cost: £184,000

Every minute one woman in the UK is diagnosed with breast cancer. See how Nottingham Hospitals Charity supports patient care.

Nottingham Children’s Hospital - the Big Appeal

Project cost: £250,000

Each year our Nottingham Children’s Hospital treats thousands of poorly babies and children. Find out how we've helped give them the best possible start in life through our Big Appeal.

Charity Scholars

Project cost: £75,000

See how your support helps fund training for our hospital nurses.

Trent Cardiac Garden

Project cost: £50,000

Opening a stunning new garden for Cardiology patients and their families, at City Hospital in Nottingham

Refurbished parent and family accommodation

Project cost: £500,000

Read about how families, fundraisers, hospital staff and charity staff joined together to celebrate the official re-opening of refurbished family accommodation at Nottingham Children’s Hospital, as part of its Big Appeal.

ENT patients to benefit from new garden area

Project cost: £13,000

A disused courtyard at Ear Nose and Throat provides the perfect places away for patients undergoing treatment.