A WAITING room has been given a makeover thanks to grant funding from a specialist Midlands charity.
A waiting room at (QEHB) The Get A-Head Charitable Trust, which supports people with head and neck diseases, donated around £3,500 to help with the refurbishment of the ear, nose and throat ward at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham (QEHB).
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.
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.
