Staff and students from the University of Liverpool's Faculty of Health and Life Sciences are aiming to raise £10,000 in 2024 for the Liverpool Women's Hospital Charity's Bereavement Suite Appeal.

The funds will help transform clinical rooms on the hospital's Gynaecology and Maternity wards into comfortable, home-like spaces to be used by families who have sadly experienced a pregnancy loss or still birth.

The rooms will allow families to stay together in peaceful surroundings to make special memories, away from the bustle of the rest of the hospital whilst being supported by the hospital’s nurses, doctors and Honeysuckle Team.

The funding will go towards:

• Soundproofing to protect families from the sounds on the wards

• LED cloud lighting to create a calm atmosphere for during clinical procedures

• A pull-down double bed to allow partners to stay so families can remain together

• Comfortable furniture and basic amenities such as a kettle and microwave to create a self contained space

• Artwork to create a peaceful and relaxing environment.

• Soft furnishings to create a home-from-home.

Activities planned

Our Faculty Team will embark of an array of activities across the year, including:

• Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge: 29th June 2024 - our team will climb over 1600m, 39.2km in distance, all to be accomplished within 12hrs

• Faculty Bake Off competition: May 2024 - A sweet competition for a great cause!

• Sports Day: Autumn 2024 - A friendly competition between the University’s three faculties!

• LWH Strictly Come Dancing: 30 November 2024 - Come and cheer on our EPVC Louise Kenny, as she takes to the dance floor to compete for the glitter ball trophy!

But that's not all - from cake sales to competitions, there will be many ways for people to get involved and show their support!

Thank you for taking the time to find out about our campaign.

If you would like to support TeamFHLS, all donations would be greatly appreciated.