Welcome to the UHNM Charity Newsletter! 

Here's what we and our supporters have been up to this June!

UHNM Charity funded dementia clocks to help improve patient experience on older adult wards

UHNM Charity are delighted to have been able to fund a supply of dementia clocks to the older adult wards at both Royal Stoke and County.

Dementia clocks, also known as memory clocks or day clocks, are specialised timepieces tailored for patients living with dementia. They can help establish routine and provide reminders for meals, medications, and help to prevent delirium and promotes daily engagement. They are great for time orientation and simplifying daily tasks.

Julie Woodworth, Ward Manager on Ward 15 at County said, “patients are always asking what day and what time it is, and they get disorientated easily, therefore the clock being easily visible, bold and colourful really helps to have a positive impact on our patients.”

Chris Poyser, Ward Manager on Ward 76a at Royal Stoke said, "previously we just had standard clocks that patients with dementia and even visibility problems really struggled to see, the new clocks being a lot bigger really help them to see and being a lot more aware of date and time and their surroundings."

"UHNM Charity very kindly supported us with purchasing the clocks and we are extremely grateful for their support and helping us making a difference to our patients." More>

UHNM Charity Golf Day returns for third and biggest year

Local celebrities, businesses and members of the public have all come together at UHNM Charity’s biggest-ever Golf Day.

The fundraising event, now in its third consecutive year, helped to raise more than £11,000 to help UHNM Charity improve patient care and experience at University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust (UHNM).

Teams of four took part in a shotgun round of golf at the picturesque Barlaston Golf Club, followed by food and evening of entertainment on Friday 14 June.

Lisa Thomson, Director of Communications and Charity at UHNM said: “It was exciting to be back at Barlaston Golf Club for our third and biggest-ever UHNM Charity Golf Day. The weather was kind and the atmosphere with our teams was just amazing. So many people have put in so much hard work and I hope everybody had a special day. More>

New sensory room opens for patients in eye clinic at UHNM

A new sensory room for patients has opened in the Orthoptic department at University Hospitals North Midlands (UHNM). 

Funded by UHNM Charity, the calming new space is expected to transform the experience for young patients with additional needs who come into hospital for eye tests or treatments.

The room offers a safe and relaxing space for patients of any age who may become anxious, distressed or nervous about their appointment. The room contains padding, colour changing bubble tube, toys and sensory lighting which can help patients to relax and allow them to forget about the hospital environment. More>

UHNM consultant donates leaving gift to UHNM Charity

A UHNM consultant has donated his leaving collection to UHNM Charity for the benefit of future patients.

Dr Narasimha Rao, a consultant neonatologist, has left UHNM after five and a half years on the Royal Stoke’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

Dr Rao donated the £350 gifted to him by his friends and colleagues at his leaving dinner earlier this month to UHNM Charity. More>