A hospital stay can be unsettling for anyone, but for people living with dementia or experiencing delirium, it can be particularly confusing and distressing. Unfamiliar surroundings, noise, changes to routine and being away from loved ones can increase anxiety and make recovery more challenging.

At Lymington New Forest Hospital, we have a room with the potential to make a real difference. Instead of sitting empty, it could become a welcoming, dementia-friendly space where patients can take part in activities, enjoy conversation, spend time away from the ward environment and simply relax in surroundings that feel more like home.

The room already has a few homely features, but it needs comfortable and suitable furniture to make it truly accessible and beneficial for patients. With your help, we can provide specialist seating, activity tables and comfortable furnishings that encourage social interaction, support wellbeing and help people maintain their independence.

A simple chair, a shared activity or a quiet place to sit can have a powerful impact. By creating a space that promotes comfort, dignity and connection, we can help reduce feelings of isolation and make a difficult hospital stay a little easier.

Your support will help transform an empty room into a lifeline for some of our most vulnerable patients, creating a place where comfort, companionship and care go hand in hand.

Together, we can create a home away from home for patients who need it most. ❤️