The Bassetlaw Hospital Emergency Village appeal, run by Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals Charity, will fund several projects focusing on ‘comfort’ and ‘play’ for patients within the soon-to-open Bassetlaw Emergency Village (BEV).
Archus, a company specialising in Healthcare Infrastructure, chose to fund specific items within the appeal – specifically a light box in the Paediatric Resuscitation Area and two toy tractors for the brand-new outdoor play area.
Anna Fawcett, Associate Director of Operations at Archus, said: “We have been working with the Trust since 2021 and I’m so excited to see this project move closer to opening.”
In 2020, a ground-breaking investment of £17.6 million was announced to reform emergency services at Bassetlaw Hospital.
The development includes a brand-new Emergency Department, Children’s Assessment Unit and Assessment and Treatment Centre, with the vital re-introduction of 24-hour inpatient paediatric care.
Now, in 2024, as the project draws closer to completion, Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals Charity has the opportunity to enrich these services, taking them from outstanding to exceptional.
Anna continued: “Personally, I’ve had the privilege of working as Project Director and it has been fantastic to be part of such a dedicated and committed team. Contributing to the appeal is one way we can go the extra mile for patients, families, and staff.
“We can’t wait to see the final pieces of this project come together ready for opening later this year.”
The appeal has a target of £100,000 to fund a vast list of projects, including a brand-new outdoor play area, sensory and distraction tools for younger patients, and TVs in all waiting rooms and paediatric areas and throughout the Assessment and Treatment Centre.
Duncan Batty, Head of Charity for DBTH Charity, said: “We are so thrilled that our partners at Archus have chosen to support children being cared for at Bassetlaw Hospital.
“Their contribution will fund three amazing additions to the Emergency Village which will directly benefit our youngest patients and their families. The light box in the Paediatric Resuscitation Area will provide crucial comfort and distraction during stressful situations, while the outdoor tractors will add a fun, engaging element to our new play area.
“We’re incredibly grateful for Archus’ generosity and ongoing support in helping us create a welcoming and supportive environment within the new Bassetlaw Emergency Village. If you work for a company that would like to be part of this brilliant project, please get in touch”
To find out more about the appeal, or to make a donation, please visit our charity website: https://dbthcharity.co.uk/bassetlaw-appeal/
About DBTH Charity:
Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals’ Charity is the official charity which supports Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals Trust to go above and beyond by providing additional equipment, services and amenities for our patients, visitors and staff which cannot be funded by the NHS alone.
These additional extras would not be possible without the support of our community. With your help, we can continue to work hard with our Trust to fund innovative and exciting projects that make a difference to our patients, their families and our colleagues who care for them.