Children’s charity supports young patients at Solihull Hospital
Variety, the Children's Charity, has supported Solihull Hospital Charity by funding a new paediatric bay for younger patients within the Urgent Treatment Centre at Solihull Hospital.
The Solihull Hospital Urgent Treatment Centre sees more than 80 patients every day, including a large number of children.
Visiting the hospital can be scary for children and parents often feel helpless trying to make the experience less stressful for their child.
With support from Variety, the paediatric bay in the centre has been transformed into a bright and engaging space, helping to ease anxiety for younger patients and make their hospital experience the best it can be.
The area is much more welcoming and provides distractions for children such as toys, colouring and games.
This helps staff interact and communicate with younger patients whilst obtaining information about their health problems, leading to better diagnosis and faster treatment.
Laurence Guinness, CEO of Variety, the Children's Charity, said: “We are thrilled to contribute £5,000 to Solihull Hospital Charity to create a children’s bay in the Urgent Treatment Centre - a gesture made possible through the Midlands Props Awards.
“At Variety, the Children’s Charity, our mission is to improve the lives of disabled and disadvantaged children and young people across the UK.
“This donation underscores our commitment to supporting healthcare facilities that play a crucial role in caring for vulnerable children.
“Our heartfelt thanks go to incredible sponsors like Nicki Herrington-James, Director of WorkBox, and to all our other sponsors who make these impactful awards possible.
“We are also deeply grateful to dedicated volunteers like Lillian Bishop, whose unwavering support and passion have been pivotal to the growth of the awards.
“Together, we are making a tangible difference and improving the lives of the children who need it most."
Charlotte Schofield, director of fundraising at Solihull Hospital Charity said: “We are delighted to have worked with Variety, the Children’s Charity to transform the paediatric bay.
“This is a very important project and we’re so grateful for the donations and support to help our youngest patients at Solihull Hospital.
“Visting hospital can be an anxious time for anyone, especially a child and they can struggle to communicate with staff.
“The new paediatric bay helps them feel more relaxed, making the hospital experience less stressful for them, their families and the staff.”
For 75 years, Variety, the Children’s Charity has existed to improve the lives of disabled and disadvantaged children and young people across the UK.
Variety provides practical support that makes an immediate and lasting difference with our Wheelchair and Special Equipment grants, Sunshine Coaches, Great Days Out and Access Interns supported work experience programme.
In 2024, King Charles III graciously accepted the Patronage of Variety, the Children's Charity, acknowledging the trusted role that Variety plays as a national children's charity meeting the practical needs of the UK’s most vulnerable children and young people.
Solihull Hospital Charity works alongside staff at Solihull Hospital and the Community Services to improve the hospital environment and enhance the patient experience.
The hospital charity funds additional equipment and specialist services to support patients, their families and staff.
