Hospitals charity launches appeal to support new-build

York and Scarborough Hospitals Charity has launched an appeal to raise £400,000.

The money will support the new Urgent and Emergency care centre to enhance patient care and experience and support staff wellbeing.

The appeal will help provide the extras over and above the funding allocated to the scheme.

Plans include a specialist mental health crisis room, gardens, artwork and wayfinding as well as two ensuite relatives’ rooms within the new critical care department.

Rachel Brook, Charity Manager, said: “We are really excited to launch the Urgent and Emergency Care Appeal on behalf of Scarborough Hospital and we hope the local community will support us in making it the best it can possibly be.

“It really is fantastic news for the people on the East Coast. What’s more, anyone who needs emergency or urgent care or visits the hospital will be able to see first hand where the appeal money has been spent.”

One of the appeal’s aims is to raise funds for the ensuite relatives rooms within the new critical care department which will allow relatives to stay close to their family member and be reached quickly if the patient’s condition changes.

People can get involved and support the Urgent and Emergency Care Appeal by either making a donation, taking on one of the charity’schallenges, involving your workplace or school or taking a collection tin for a local pub, fish and chip shop or newsagents for their counter.

Anyone holding their own fundraising event will be supported by York & Scarborough Hospitals Charity with advice and encouragement and practically with marketing and promotional materials.

For more information and updates visit www.ScarboroughUECAppeal.co.uk

The appeal comes as part of a investment in the town’s emergency care facilities.