A hospital charity has received a £1,500 grant to support children receiving care.
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Charity was awarded the funding from the Welcome Break Charitable Fund following a nomination by staff member Sian Bowen, whose daughter Emily was treated on the children’s ward at Princess Royal Hospital in Telford.
The grant will be used to buy toys, Xbox controllers and other resources to help comfort and entertain young patients during their stay.
Ms Bowen said: "I was overwhelmed by the support Emily and our family received back in October 2023.
"The play specialists were incredible and helped make being in hospital feel normal.
"I still remember the things the play specialist did that kept Emily distracted during things like blood tests and made a difficult experience that little bit easier."
This is the second grant Ms Bowen has helped secure for the charity, bringing total donations to £2,500.
Julia Clarke, director of public participation, said: "We are incredibly grateful to Sian for nominating Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Charity and to Welcome Break for their continued support."
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