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The world is currently going through a health crisis that most of us will never see the like of again. All over the globe health services are working as hard as they can in order to try to keep their communities as safe as possible, and Rockinghorse is no exception.
Now more than ever we need your help. Please help us to keep providing essential support to The Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital, Trevor Mann Baby Unit and other services for sick children in Sussex.
Rockinghorse Childrens Charity has pledged funding for four projects which all support different aspects of health provision for sick children and young people across the county.
1.Individual Bedside Paediatric Stethoscopes for the Royal Alex
We are funding the purchase of 10 paediatric Stethoscopes for the Royal Alexandra Childrens Hospital Critical Care Unit. Stethoscopes are a frequently used piece of equipment on the Critical Care Unit as they frequently take care of children with respiratory conditions. However, these particular versions are much more specialised than the adult equivalent which mean doctors can hear chest, heart and bowel sounds more accurately. The stethoscopes will be kept by individual bedsides, engraved with the units details, so they are always there when doctors need them. This also reduces the chance of cross-infection.
2.Beds for Parents
We are funding 12 camp beds at the Royal Alexandra Childrens Hospital, so parents can stay with their children during their hospital stay. During the current Covid-19 virus situation, the Royal Alex need to use bed-spaces that they may not ordinarily have to use which means that there is little existing space for parents to be able to stay with their children. A hospital stay can be scary for anyone, let alone a child, so knowing that they have the comfort and support of their parents being by their side is a great benefit to their recovery. These beds mean that instead of sleeping on a mattress on the floor, parents will be able to get the rest they need to manage what can be a very stressful time.
3.Support for children with lung conditions-West Sussex
We are funding a second portable lung function machine for the accurate diagnosis and treatment of patients in the childrens cystic fibrosis and chest centre. Having enough specialist equipment like this to meet demand ensures the high standard of expert care for Sussex children with a range of lung conditions such as asthma and cystic fibrosis who may be at an increased risk during the coronavirus outbreak.
4.Additional mental health support - Haywards Heath
Recently staff at Chalkhill have had to dramatically scale back their programme of activities, many of which involve people coming to the hospital to deliver sessions, something that simply isnt possible at the moment. Understandably this is having a severe impact on the health and wellbeing of the young people in the hospital, causing additional anxiety and a decline in their mental health. Rockinghorse are supporting the nursing staff and patients at Chalkhill by helping them to purchase equipment such as iPads and tablets, personal DVD players, digital radios, art materials, sports equipment, books and DVDs, which the young people can use while in this time of isolation. Having ways to fill their leisure time is vital for young people already struggling with their mental health.
-Join the 'Rockinghorse Force' we have created a children's fundraising and activity full of easy fundraising ideas and creative activities to keep children busy at home or in schools and clubs. To download it visit https://www.rockinghorse.org.uk/news/join-the-rockinghorse-force/
- Working from home? Why not donate your bus fare, petrol money or the money you would have usually spent on your morning coffee?
-Go for Goals! Recently, two Brighton Netball clubs challenged themselves to take part in a sponsored goal shoot-a-thon, they raised over £3500. Could your sports club take on a similar challenge? www.rockinghorse.org.uk/news/go-for-goals/
-Challenge yourself. With marathons and mass participation events being postponed and cancelled across the UK, why not take part in the Rockinghorse Virtual 5k run www.goldengiving.com/event/rockinghorse5k . Or if you prefer to set your own challenge there are lots of ways to keep yourself busy, active and healthy while raising funds.
-Are you celebrating a birthday or special occasion? Could you ask people to give a financial gift to Rockinghorse in your honour? The money they would have spent buying you a birthday drink or present can soon add up to something really special
- Get your Rockinghorse NHS Hero T-shirt. #NHSRainbowTee is available from shop.rockinghorse.org.uk you can get your own rainbow image added to the back! Thanks to all the Sussex businesses who came together to put this fabulous project together with 100% of profits going to Rockinghorse.
The Rockinghorse Fundraising team would be happy to discuss your fundraising ideas with you. Someone will be in touch when you set up your fundraising page but if you would like to contact us please email enquiries@rockinghorse.org.uk
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