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Wednesday 9 August 2017
New advanced biofeedback therapy machine for Leeds Children's Hospital
An advanced biofeedback therapy machine, which uses computer game technology to help build muscle control in youngsters with certain bladder function disorders, has been presented to Leeds Children's Hospital as a result of a fundraising drive.
£2600 was raised thanks to an anonymous donor, with a further £10,000 being committed by the Leeds Children's Hospital Appeal to purchase the equipment, which...Read more
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Friday 4 August 2017
Children’s Heart Surgery Fund launches new book for young patients
A new interactive book from the Children’s Heart Surgery Fund (CHSF) aimed at helping children born with congenital heart disease launched on Yorkshire Day at Leeds Children’s Hospital (LCH).
This brand...Read more
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Friday 21 July 2017
Kind donation to Children’s CF and respiratory unit
The Children’s CF and respiratory unit recently received a wonderful donation from Andrew Wright, father of long-term asthma patient, Alice.
Alice was a patient with the unit for 10 years, visiting...Read more
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Friday 21 July 2017
Dr Bob is shortlisted for NIHR awards
Good luck to Dr Bob Philips, one of our clinical academic paediatric oncology consultants, who is shortlisted for two awards in the NIHR Let’s Get Digital competition.
Vote for Dr Bob.
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Monday 10 July 2017
Prince Harry visits Leeds Children's Hospital
As part of his role as patron of the WellChild charity, we were pleased to welcome Prince Harry to Leeds Children's Hospital, where he met WellChild nurse Helen Tooby and...
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Wednesday 28 June 2017
Jonathan runs Leeds Half Marathon for PICU
The Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at Leeds Children’s Hospital recently received an amazing donation from Jonathan Pendlebury, father to 11-month old Leah, who was supported on the PICU after...
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Thursday 15 June 2017
M&S transform Children's Hospital garden
Volunteers from the Pudsey branch of Marks and Spencer have given the Leeds Children’s Hospital garden a makeover, clearing out the beds, and adding sensory plants, bird boxes and bug...
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Friday 9 June 2017
Saying thanks with cake
Heart of the Health Service are a charity dedicated to ensuring NHS staff are thanked for the amazing work they do for patients every day. And what better way to say...
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Wednesday 7 June 2017
Kind donation from Engie
Big thanks to a kind-heated team from ENGIE, the company who are currently hard at work on the refurbishment of the generation of the LGI generating station complex.
Ian Worrall and Mel...Read more
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Friday 2 June 2017
Leeds Children’s Hospital features in BBC One documentary
Starting from this Monday (June 5) the fantastic work of the Leeds Children’s Hospital will feature in ‘The Secret Life of the Hospital Bed’ series on BBC One at 9.15am.
The...Read more
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Thursday 18 May 2017
Generous donation of entertainment units from Alfie and his family
A young patient has inspired a generous donation of entertainment units which will allow youngsters on ward L49, the children’s day unit at Leeds Children’s Hospital, to have access to...
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Tuesday 16 May 2017
Lucy the PAT dog retires
We'd like to say a very fond farewell to lovely Pets As Therapy PAT dog Lucy, who has now retired after more than five years bringing smiles, love and laughter to our...
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Monday 15 May 2017
Bedside Buddies bring extra fun to Leeds Children’s Hospital
Bedside Buddies bring extra fun to Leeds Children’s Hospital
Wards at the Leeds Children’s Hospital at Leeds General Infirmary are now welcoming their second intake of Bedside Buddies!
The Bedside Buddies are...Read more
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Tuesday 2 May 2017
Jay donates books to the CAT Unit
Youngsters on the CAT Unit/Ward L9 at Leeds Children’s Hospital are benefiting from a range of brand-new books, after a donation from a generous youngster.
Jay Jackson, 11 has donated the...Read more
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Thursday 20 April 2017
Radiotherapy team transform masks for young patients
Some of our radiotherapy patients require a mask for treatment to help them keep still. Wearing this mask, which is fastened on to the treatment bed can be challenging at...
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Wednesday 8 March 2017
Leeds Hospital Heroes Announced
Leeds Teaching Hospitals invited patients, their family and friends to get behind its staff awards by nominating their hospital hero for an award!
Giving patients, their families and the community of...Read more
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Tuesday 21 February 2017
Logan’s family make generous sports donation
Thank you to the family of six-year-old Logan Marsh, who have kindly donated sports equipment to our children’s cystic fibrosis and respiratory teams.
Rugby mad Logan visits Leeds Children Hospital regularly...Read more
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Monday 20 February 2017
4Louis donate Cuddle Blanket to Leeds Children’s Hospital PICU
The 4Louis charity has kindly donated a Cuddle Blanket to the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at Leeds General Infirmary.
Cuddle blankets can be used to allow recently bereaved parents to...Read more
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Tuesday 13 December 2016
Guides and Scouts come to Leeds Children's Hospital
Volunteers from Girlguiding and Scouting are welcoming young patients from Leeds Children’s Hospital and their siblings aged 5 - 14 years old every Monday at a new Guide & Scout...
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