Donations fund colourful murals

Children being cared for at Medway Maritime Hospital have been cheered up by new colourful murals in our children’s ward and Magpies outpatient unit.

These fantastic murals have come about thanks to £5,000 in funding from The Medway Hospital Charity, in response to feedback from our Friends and Family Test.

Our young patients’ families asked for these areas to be brightened up to help improve their child’s experience while in hospital.

Twelve-year-old Kieran, one of our young patients being treated at Medway Maritime Hospital said: “I like the murals because they look very artistic, colourful and cover a good size of the wall. I like how they have used animals in the design too.”

Suzy Dolby, Matron for Children’s Services, said: “First impressions count and our children’s ward was previously lacking in colour, with white walls.

“The murals are colourful, inviting and really enhance the space. Colour psychology plays an important part of feeling safe and welcome. Blues and greens are reassuring and calming colours, so the designs have been chosen purposefully to support wellbeing.

“On behalf of the team, I would like to thank everyone who has made a donation to The Medway Hospital Charity’s Children’s Ward fund. Your support enables us to buy items that fall outside of the NHS budget and make a real difference to our young patients.”

Donna Law, Manager of The Medway Hospital Charity said: “A huge thank you to Pillory Barn for designing and installing the new colourful murals.

“They are a wonderful example of how people’s generous donations have made such a positive impact on the experience and wellbeing of our patients, volunteers and staff.”

Our Friends and Family Test (FFT) provides all patients, as well as their carers and loved ones, the opportunity to leave feedback on their care and treatment. The questions are short and simple, and the survey takes no more than a few minutes to complete.

Visit The Medway Hospital Charity website for information on how to support our work here at Medway.

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Dr Jaroslaw Beta, who is known to colleagues and service users as Jarek, holds baby Jarek who is named after him. Mum Lauren Davies is pictured next to them.

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