A waiting room at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham (QEHB) has been given a makeover thanks to grant funding from a specialist Midlands charity.
The Get A-Head Charitable Trust, which supports people with head and neck diseases, has provided funding in the region of £3,500 to help with the refurbishment of the room located on the hospital’s ear, nose and throat ward.
Tom Joyce, operations manager for the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham Charity, said the funding had enabled them to completely overhaul the room for the benefit of patients and their families.
He said: “We are very grateful to Get A-Head for this funding which has enabled us to completely transform the space and make it far more pleasant and relaxing for patients visiting the ward.
“The refurbishment has involved new paintwork, a giant wall mural displaying a mountain landscape and new furniture.
“The work has improved the waiting room no end and we are certain in will be very well received by those attending the ward.”
Shahz Ahmed, Consultant Rhinologist and Skull Base Surgeon at QEHB, added: “I have no doubt that this newly refurbished waiting room is going to improve the experience of our head and neck patients. The calming environment helps to set the tone for their entire visit, making them feel welcomed from the moment they get to the department and reinforcing trust in the care that they receive.”
Danni Heath, charity director at Get A-Head, said: “Visiting hospital can be a very anxious time for patients so we are very keen to do what we can to improve that experience for people.
“It’s often the little things which can make a big difference and we are pleased that Tom and the team have been able to create such a calming space for people.”
The Get A-Head Charitable Trust works to improve the quality of life for patients with head and neck diseases, particularly cancer, primarily by funding research, high-tech equipment and education.
It works with NHS Trusts, treatment centres, research facilities and support groups up and down the country and is currently celebrating its 30th anniversary.
Later this year, the charity will host its 30th anniversary ball at the Hilton Metropole in Birmingham.
