Inspiring Campaign Aims to Create Dementia-Friendly Day Room at Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust

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The Health Stars campaign, part of the Better Days Appeal, has launched an inspiring initiative to fund the creation of a new dementia-friendly day room on Fitzwilliam Ward at Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust. The campaign's goal is to provide a dedicated space for patients, visitors, and staff to relax, connect, and engage in therapeutic activities. Fiona, a Ward Clerk on Fitzwilliam Ward for over 20 years, has a personal connection to the appeal, as her mum had Alzheimer's and was once a patient on the ward.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Better Days Appeal aims to fund the creation of a new dementia-friendly day room on Fitzwilliam Ward at Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust.
  • The day room will provide a dedicated space for patients, visitors, and staff to relax, connect, and engage in therapeutic activities.
  • Donations start at just £25 and each donor will receive a thank you card and commemorative seeds to grow their own flowers at home.
  • The Health Stars campaign has shared a YouTube video and a JustGiving page for people to learn more and make donations.
  • Donation packages - Seed, Bud, and Bloom - offer unique opportunities to contribute and become a lasting part of the ward's story.
  • Each tier of donation includes a loved one's name on the donor wall, a thank you card, commemorative seeds, and other appealing gifts.

Statistics:

  • The minimum donation required is £25.
  • The Health Stars campaign has a JustGiving page where people can make donations: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/betterdays.
  • The appeal aims to create a dementia-friendly day room on Fitzwilliam Ward.
  • The day room will provide therapeutic activities for patients, visitors, and staff.
  • The donation packages (Seed, Bud, and Bloom) starting at £25 offer supporters a meaningful way to contribute.

Sources:

  • Health Stars YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3apmp8Yakc&ab_channel=HumberTeachingNHSFoundationTrust
  • JustGiving page: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/betterdays