J54 (St James ICU in Leeds) is one of the biggest Intensive Care Units in the country and a centre for Liver Transplants.

The patients that come to us are very sick and this can be a really difficult time for their friends and family. We see taking care of our patient's loved ones as an extension of our role but currently we have limited resources to enable us to do a good job.

Our relative's waiting area is in desperate need of a makeover. This is a place our patient's nearest and dearest will spend many hours whilst we are providing care and we want this to feel like a safe, comfortable place to be. This area isn't just a waiting area but the setting for receiving good and bad news, going through some of the hardest times of their lives and coming together in support of one another.

On Sunday 14th May, 4 of our nurses will be running Leeds Half Marathon, raising money to improve the experience of our patient's friends and family by improving the facilities available to them on the unit. Any donations can help us achieve this and everyone on J54 would be so grateful!! :)