A new parent retreat room on the Leicester Royal Infirmary’s high dependency unit has opened, thanks to the tireless fundraising of a mum who understands just how important it is to have somewhere quiet to turn during long and difficult hospital stays. The new room on Ward 12 was officially opened by fundraiser Asiya Parekh, [...]

How a simple teddy is bringing reassurance, strength and smiles to families during hospital transfers. Miles the teddy bear ready to comfort his new travelling companion. Every year, hundreds of sick and premature babies across the East Midlands face hospital transfers for specialist care. Thanks to your generosity, these tiny patients never travel alone - [...]

A brand-new, purpose-built milk kitchen is now in use at Leicester General Hospital’s Neonatal Unit - made possible by your generous support. Chloe, Ward Nurse is proud to support parents in preparing specialist formula in the new milk kitchen. Until recently, the unit had no dedicated space for preparing and storing specialist formula milk. Bottle [...]

A new, state-of-the-art point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) machine is now in daily use a Leicester Royal Infirmary's (LRI) Acute Medical Unit (AMU)-  thanks to your support. The new POCUS machine is capable of diagnosing conditions at the bedside, providing fast and safe care The AMU is where some of the hospital’s most acutely unwell patients are [...]

Three brand-new electric buggies are now in service across Leicester’s Hospitals – all thanks to your generosity. The new vehicles are based at Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester General Hospital and Glenfield Hospital, and are providing an invaluable service for patients who need support navigating hospital grounds. Run by trained hospital volunteers, the buggy service helps […]

Helping patients to keep moving and stay positive Patients like June are being uplifted whilst building strength and confidence through music and dance. The Dose of Dance programme, which was developed in partnership with Virtual Motion Dance Company, is providing a new hospital experience for patients through creative, dance-based movement sessions. Helen Stirland, as Director […]

New exercise bike is enhancing patient care A new exercise bike is making a significant difference for patients like Andy recovering from thoracic surgery at Glenfield Hospital. Over the last year, Andy, a 63-year-old retired printer from Northampton, has faced a challenging health journey. In November, he was admitted to Northampton Hospital with difficulty swallowing […]

How your support is providing vulnerable patients with dignity and  respect in their time of need Because of you, Leicester’s Hospitals can continue to offer a clothes bank service for patients in need, ensuring comfort and dignity during vulnerable moments.   Every week, many patients arrive at Leicester’s Hospitals in damaged, or inadequate clothing. This […]

Patients like Moez find comfort in a new patient day room Thanks to your incredible generosity, Ward 33a at Glenfield Hospital has been able to transform their day room into a tranquil space for patients. The ward specialises in the care of patients with serious cardiac conditions. For many, hospital stays are lengthy and emotionally […]

Alastair Fawkes has been a dedicated Charge Nurse in the Emergency Department (ED) at Leicester Royal Infirmary for over a decade. We sat down with Alastair and heard about the exciting new initiative that is making a real difference to patients with additional needs. What inspired you to become a nurse? I chose to go […]

How new book trolleys allow volunteers to bring patients like Sallie moments of distraction and relief. Thanks to you, patients like Sallie can find comfort in a book, immersing themselves in stories that provide solace during challenging times. The hospital library service is offered weekly across Leicester’s Hospitals, providing a wide selection of reading materials, […]

Two brand new hydraulic walkers are now in use on Leicester Royal Infirmary’s trauma wards, only made possible by your generosity. These top-of-the-range walkers help in the recovery of patients who have suffered a physical trauma through improved manoeuvrability and personalisation during physiotherapy. The new walkers can be easily adjusted to suit each patient’s individual […]

Thanks to your kind gifts, Aryan can meet other children just like him. Just before he turned four, Aryan was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. His mum Rupa didn’t recognise the symptoms at first, she didn’t even know children could have diabetes and with no history of the disease in her family, Aryan’s diagnosis came […]

Patients like Karen have a greater sense of control during their care, thanks to the arrival of cold cap therapy that helps to prevent hair loss during chemotherapy. Because of incredible support from people like you, more patients can now choose to receive treatment to prevent hair loss during their chemotherapy. Ten new cold caps […]

Every second counts for the team at the Cardiac Angiocatheter Suite. Thanks to your gifts, new life-saving equipment is helping staff to gain crucial seconds that help to save lives A state-of-the-art robotic cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) device, known as LUCAS 3.1 is now transforming care at Glenfield Hospital’s Angiocatheter Suite. The LUCAS chest compression device […]

Interactive toys have transformed the experience for thousands of children like Rishi who visit the Children’s Emergency Department each year. The staff at the Children’s Emergency Department are delighted to have received the delivery of brand-new interactive toys so children can find joy and distraction in play whilst visiting the department with their family. As […]

Patients at Leicester’s Hospitals who need laser surgery for enlarged prostates will now benefit from a state-of-the-art surgical device called a morcellator Because of supporters like you, the morcellator has transformed surgical techniques used in prostate surgery, allowing for the procedure to be carried out in a far more efficient way, helping to significantly improve […]

The new intra-oral 3D scanner allows for precise prostheses to be created, providing patients like Ann with a much better quality of life. Ann, from Thurmaston, is now cancer free following oral surgery which changed her life forever. Following the surgery, Ann has required a series of specially designed oral plates to be constructed and […]

Thatcher is one of 29,000 children living with type 1 diabetes in the UK. As he learns to live with his lifelong condition, he has Deapp to help him along the way. When Thatcher was three years old, he received his type 1 diabetes diagnosis – a life-threatening condition that causes blood sugar levels to […]

Ten LED nightlights have made Ward 33 safer for staff and patients like Barry. Deputy Sister Pushpa Matthew and her team were concerned about the number of falls occurring on Ward 33 at Glenfield Hospital. Falls are the most frequently reported type of patient safety incident in hospitals and often lead to an increased length […]

Archie’s Journey: Overcoming Challenges with the Help of OPUS Music at Leicester Royal Infirmary OPUS Music play alongside three-year-old Archie, bringing joy to his mum, Abbie. Over Christmas, Archie and his mum, Abbie, found themselves in the Children’s Intensive Care Unit (CICU) at the Leicester Royal Infirmary. It had been a stressful time for the […]

Ria’s Journey: Advocating for Children with Disabilities at Leicester’s Hospitals Ria is one of the twenty members of the Leicester Youth Forum. A group of 13–24-year-olds that drive meaningful change for young patients at Leicester’s Hospitals. When Ria was seven years old, she received a diagnosis of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. This invisible disability affects soft tissue […]

Nurses within the CenTre Neonatal Transport team gained confidence and extra skills after they completed the Advanced Resuscitation of the New-born Infant (ARNI) course. Alison's Journey: Advancing Care for Neonatal Babies at CenTre Alison Robinson has worked as a Nurse within the CenTre Neontal Transport team for ten years. As part of her standard training, [...]

Seven members of your local midwifery team now have the knowledge and tools to give mothers across Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland equal birthing experiences to those elsewhere in the UK. Annie's Journey: A Calm and Empowering Home Birth When local paramedic Annie Duthie was pregnant with her third child, she decided she wanted to give [...]

Staff at Leicester’s Hospitals can now take moulds of the hands and feet of pre- and full-term babies to give parents experiencing baby loss life-long memories of their little one. Following a diagnosis of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome at the age of 25, Diane Carter battled infertility and suffered several miscarriages before reaching the 12-week milestone [...]

A generous donation from the Robbie Anderson Cancer Trust allows children with cancer to live a life outside of the hospital At the age of two and a half Sophie Miles received a leukaemia diagnosis. Devastatingly in April 2019, she relapsed and didn’t respond to chemotherapy treatment and a bone marrow transplant was her only [...]

2,300 patients will soon benefit from amazing state of the art immobilisation equipment during their radiotherapy treatment. Robert Wait is one of the first patients at the Leicester Royal Infirmary to try out the brand new immobilisation equipment that gifts like yours provided. Following a prostate cancer diagnosis, Robert started his course of 37 radiotherapy [...]

A freezer provides soothing relief for patients like Glenys. Glenys Robinson, from Thurmaston, is a patient on Ward 41 at the Leicester Royal Infirmary. Following 16 years in remission, she recently received a Lymphoma diagnosis in January 2022 when she was feeling unwell and her daughter brought her into hospital. “I wasn’t sure what exactly [...]

Play is the centre of everything for a child The new play-roof has been designed to encompass activities that holistically benefit the health and development of young patients. The conservatory divides it’s time acting as a storage unit filled with beanbags, bikes, toys and tents; and working as an indoor space to play and learn. [...]