When my son Jack was born seriously ill Hull NICU were there for all of us every step of the way. I can never thank them all enough for saving my sons life…but I can help raise some money towards their Space to Grow appeal.

WISHH, the official charity of Hull Hospitals has launched its annual appeal, ‘Space to Grow’ to raise £100,000 to enhance the facilities of Hull’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, which will complement the Hospital Trust’s expansion of the unit by 5 cots. Through the appeal, funds raised will enable WISHH to create:

A sensory room – to enable babies to learn and develop new connections in their brain through light and sound stimulation.

Development of siblings’ facilities – to enable siblings to play whilst families visit, helping to alleviate the stress parents are already going through.

Enhancement of the current parents’ facilities - to create a parents ‘Haven’ to allow them to discuss sensitive issues in a calming environment, whilst also allowing them space to gather their thoughts.

Creation of a staff training facility – to create a fresh and contemporary learning environment for neonatal staff.