Tag Archives: Mayday Children’s Unit

Charity steps in with pain relief machines for children’s ward

Croydon Health Charity has helped bring vital new equipment to Croydon’s largest hospital with the donation of upgraded patient-controlled analgesia, or PCA, pumps – giving young patients more effective and responsive pain relief, closer to home. The PCA pumps allow … Continue reading

Posted in Charity, Croydon Health Charity, Health, Mayday Hospital | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Charity funds dramatherapy sessions for children with epilepsy

Children and young people in Croydon living with epilepsy are set to receive additional support from Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, thanks to funding via Croydon Health Charity. The charity recently received a £2,950 grant from Beckenham Theatre Trust to … Continue reading

Posted in Charity, Croydon Health Charity, Croydon NHS Trust, Health, Theatre | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

‘Greedy landlords’ see children’s cancer charity shop closed

A children’s cancer charity which has raised nearly £1million towards patient care and the rebuild and re-equipping of parts of Croydon’s Mayday Hospital has been forced to close its fund-raising shop in the reception area because of rising rents. The … Continue reading

Posted in Charity, Croydon NHS Trust, Health, Lily Pad Appeal, Mayday Hospital | Tagged , , , , , , , | 10 Comments

Guehi and Ward show off Palace players’ Christmas spirit

Children being treated at Croydon’s largest hospital were delighted by a display of seasonal goodwill thanks to a Christmas visit by players from Crystal Palace Football Club. The visitors included members of the under-23 squad, the women’s team and first-team … Continue reading

Posted in Croydon NHS Trust, Crystal Palace FC, Football, Health, Matthew Kershaw, Mayday Hospital | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Health charity pitches in to provide state-of-the-art incubator

Croydon’s tiniest hospital patients will now benefit from a state-of-the-art incubator, thanks to a partnership between Medequip4Kids and the Croydon Health Charity. The incubator features the latest technology such as thermo-regulation to deliver the best possible care for babies requiring … Continue reading

Posted in Charity, Croydon Health Charity, Croydon NHS Trust, Health, Mayday Hospital | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

£7m Rainbow children’s unit set to transform hospital services

Croydon has a new, dedicated ward for children requiring hospital care. The £7million freshly named Rainbow Unit was opened this week by Croydon Health Services NHS Trust chairman Mike Bell. The Rainbow Children’s Unit name plaque was also unveiled by … Continue reading

Posted in Charity, Croydon NHS Trust, Health, Lily Pad Appeal, Matthew Kershaw, Mayday Hospital | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Parachuting paramedics are taking a big leap for children’s unit

Daring NHS staff are set to “jump for joy” to raise funds to support Croydon Health Charity’s £150,000 Power of Play appeal. The appeal will support the development of fun-filled playgrounds, interactive play zones, toys and relaxation rooms within the … Continue reading

Posted in Charity, Croydon Health Charity, Croydon NHS Trust, Health, Mayday Hospital | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Hospital launches competition to name its new children’s unit

Croydon’s youngsters are being offered a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to name the local hospital’s new, state-of-the-art children’s care unit. The unit, at Mayday Hospital, is due to open in May. It will include medical wards, a surgical ward and a short … Continue reading

Posted in Croydon NHS Trust, Health, Mayday Hospital | Tagged , , | 3 Comments