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How did we do?
Helping patients feel
calm and cared for
For all patients facing serious conditions
and di昀케cult treatment programmes, it is
important to help them feel calm, supported
and cared for, giving them an improved
chance of a long-term recovery, and
improving their quality of life in hospital.
Dementia Clocks
Many patients living with dementia or delirium have
difficulty remembering the day and date. We are
proud to have funded specialised clocks to support
dementia and delirium patients.
Music Therapy
Building on the success of the Charity-funded music
therapy programme for Critical Care patients at
Denmark Hill, we’re delighted to have funded the
expansion of this service to stroke and haematology
patients at Denmark Hill and neurological rehab
patients at Orpington.
For patients experiencing long and often challenging
hospital stays, music therapy offers a moment
of relief – whether it’s easing anxiety, helping to
manage pain, or simply bringing comfort through
connecting with other people. Working one-to-one
or in small groups, music therapists tailor sessions
to each patient’s needs, using music to lift spirits,
improve well-being, and support recovery.
Creating a relaxing
and caring
environment for
young people with
brain tumours
An area on the Murray
Falconer Ward has been
transformed into a calm and
relaxing environment for young
patients to unwind, many of whom have terminal brain
tumours. The space has been fitted with a PlayStation,
snug area (pictured above), and colourful art to create
a soothing and joyful environment during this very
difficult time in their lives.
Passionate about giving his young brain tumour patients
the best care they deserve, King’s Consultant Paediatric
and Adult Neurosurgeon Bassel Zebian has gone to great
efforts to fundraise for the new space by conquering an
ice-climb of the magnificent Italian Dolomites.
The Outdoor Critical Care
Centre Garden
A world-first £2 million
project, the Outdoor
Critical Care Centre Garden
Garden will offer the sickest
patients in critical care
conditions a powerful resource
for rehabilitation, with a healing
rooftop garden aiming to transform patients’ physical
and mental wellbeing. The garden is designed to be
accessible to patients who are connected to medical
gases, drips and power supplies, providing even the
most critically ill patients the opportunity to experience
the healing power of fresh air and nature.
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