Crewe hospital's new dedicated baby bereavement suite set for summer competition
By Ryan Parker
18th Apr 2023 | Local News
A new purpose-built baby bereavement suite currently under construction at Crewe's hospital - is set for completion in summer 2023.
The suite will be located in Leighton Hospital's maternity unit and will provide a private space where bereaved parents can spend time with their baby and the rest of their family - away from the labour ward.
This new suite has been designed to be a comfortable, non-clinical environment and features an outdoor space where families can spend time in the fresh air.
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT), which manages Leighton Hospital, has also commissioned an artist to create special artwork for the suite.
Graphic Artist and Designer, Jac Seifert, who creates bespoke artwork - has also been commissioned to work on Crewe's Royal Arcade development.
Mr Seifert will be holding a series of workshops with local bereaved families, so that their experiences can guide her work on the suite.
Many of these families have been at the heart of this project from its inception, helping to raise funds to begin the construction of the suite.
The funding for the suite was raised through a fundraising appeal organised by Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity (MCH Charity).
This registered charity supports the work of MCHFT by providing funding for state-of-the-art equipment, new facilities, and extras to improve patient experience.
The appeal, called Lost Little Ones, was launched in 2019 and raised £100,000 by early 2021 - thanks to support from local people and businesses who donated and fundraised for the appeal.
Part of the development of the suite has also been funded by Leighton Hospital's onsite contractors, Robertson Construction.
The completion of the dedicated bereavement suite is seen as an important step in improving the experience of parents who, sadly, experience baby loss at Leighton Hospital.
This suite will help provide parents with the time and space they need to create precious memories with their baby that will last a lifetime.
Bereaved parents are also supported by MCHFT's Specialist Bereavement Midwife, Kelly Heaton.
MCH Charity are still raising funds through the Lost Little Ones Appeal, to fund soft furnishings and extras that will make the bereavement suite feel as comfortable as possible.
If you would like to donate, you can do so HERE.
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