Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Charity

Luton and Dunstable Hospital ~ Stroke Unit

Fundraising for The Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Charity
£2,009
raised of £5,000 target
Donations cannot currently be made to this page
Sarah Coulthard's fundraising, 17 March 2010
We fund enhancements and added extras to make our patients stay more comfortable

Story

In the UK, Stroke strikes every 5 minutes - that's over

100,000 people per year!

Our Stroke Unit provides specialist medical and rehabilitation services to hundreds of people every year. The unit manages patients undergoing emergency hyper acute interventions such as thrombolysis from around the region. Thrombolysis is a ‘clot-busting’ drug used to try and stop more damage to the brain in the early stages of a Stroke occurring. This form of treatment is not appropriate for all patients as Stroke affects everybody differently.

Whilst all patients are affected in different ways, some may
require to spend a period of time in hospital afterwards, making sure they are well enough and have the right support before they go home. Rehabilitation is crucial to recovery as many patients will need to learn how to do certain things again. Studies show that the surroundings people are cared for in have an impact both on the speed and quality of their recovery. 

Recent fundraising initiatives have benefitted the unit, and our patients in a variety of ways:

-Refurbishment of our family room.

This room will used as a safe space, a calming environment
for patients and their families to sit in allowing them to separate themselves from a clinical setting. This room may be used for a time of relaxation, or even as a place for communication to take place between families and staff, in a more serene and comfortable place away from the ward.

-Ongoing refurbishment of Therapy Zone

This space will offer physical rehabilitation, a quiet space
for well-being sessions, and a room without distractions for cognitive
rehabilitation or speech and language therapy. Rehabilitation after a stroke is fundamental and the right environment for recovery is so important. The impact of this kind of space for patient recovery can be transformative.

-Moving and handling equipment

Purchase of Sara Steady transfer aids and reclining armchairs –these are integral to promoting independence and recovery following
a stroke.

If you would like to find out more about the Stroke Unit or
fundraising for other areas within the Hospital please feel free to contact the Fundraising Team on 01582 718 289 or email fundraising@ldh.nhs.uk

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About the charity

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Charity raise funds for appeals and to support Wards and Departments to provide a comfortable environment for our patients and their families. All funds raised support a specific appeal, ward, department or is used where it is needed most to support patient care.

Donation summary

Total raised
£2,008.63
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Online donations
£2,008.63
Offline donations
£0.00

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