When a child is in crisis on our ward, they need more than medicine, they need a moment of calm. More and more children and young people are arriving on our Children’s Ward experiencing a mental health crisis. Over 400 since June 2024!
So, this Christmas, RUHX, are fundraising to create a sanctuary for our young patients. A calm, quiet room that will include soft furnishings, low-stimulation lighting, and sensory-friendly features. A place where they can feel safe when everything around them feels too loud, too scary, and out of their control. This new de-escalation room will help the extraordinary Children’s Ward care teams to:
• create a sanctuary for young patients where they can begin to work through overwhelming emotions without risk
• give parents and carers a space where they can support their child or young person in a calm, private environment
• minimise the need for medical or restrictive interventions
• offer more personalised care and support, helping our young patients to manage their emotions.
To make this happen RUHX are aiming to raise £50,000 this Christmas. So that this new space can be ready in Spring 2026 and every child at the RUH can feel safe, supported, and cared for when they need it most.
We’re encouraging our local community to support this campaign by donating and by fundraising with festive fun like Christmas Jumper dress down days, Santa runs, Christmas Cake and Coffee mornings and Charity festive gifting.
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