At the beginning of the pandemic, we recognised the need to support Sheffield Children’s in whatever ways we could through the specific challenges of Covid-19. This is why we launched our COVID-19 Appeal. Here at Charity HQ, we wanted to ensure that Sheffield Children’s had everything it needed, when it needed it, and we received incredible support to make this happen.
Funds raised will continue to be used to support Sheffield Children’s during the Covid-19 crisis and beyond.
The money you raised has been allocated in many places. Here are some of the incredible things you have funded:
Books for the Diabetes Department were funded so patients can take them home with them to monitor and track their condition. We have also funded a laptop to help patients monitor their treatment at home.
Artfelt Anywhere was developed by our Artfelt team. They were quick off the mark to use technology to fill the gap of not being able to deliver face-to-face workshops. Funding short films by artists and musicians, the project named ‘Artfelt Anywhere’ brought the joy of creativity into the hospital safely and was made available to both patients and staff at Sheffield Children’s. Art, craft and music activities were also funded for patients, delivered in self-contained packages for staff to hand out to patients and families. Creative activities, meditative exercises and culture guides to online content were sourced by Artfelt to help encourage staff mental wellbeing during this difficult time.
Crafts and play equipment was funded for the Play Team at Sheffield Children’s during the pandemic. To reduce the risk of any potential infection, the charity funded a treasure trove of craft activities which were given to and used by one patient only. The charity also sourced small trays and repurposed them so each child had their own collection to keep by their bedside.
Health and wellbeing for our NHS colleagues was focused on by Sheffield Children’s during the COVID-19 crisis. Downtime spaces have been created across three of our sites that are COVID-19 talk-free areas with mindfulness colouring books, pens and crayons, tea and coffee so staff can recharge and refresh whilst being supported by the charity, the Trust and their colleagues. Mindfulness donations were also provided in general staff areas along with goodies and toiletries donated by local businesses.
Free-standing Theo signs were provided to encourage hospital visitors to wash their hands frequently, along with an initial order of Theo-themed social distance stickers within all areas of the Trust.
Food vouchers were provided for families who experienced hardship as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic.
Hand sanitiser was sourced by the charity team during the Covid-19 appeal for use across the Trust… we needed a lot of hand sanitiser!
