24 July 2008
Sheffield’s famous Strictly Come Dancing couple Darren Bennett and Lilia Kopylova visited the Neonatal Unit at Sheffield’s Jessop Wing this week to officially open a new family room.
The room which has been built to help support parents and siblings visiting premature babies or sick infants, provides a friendly environment where families can gather there thoughts and regain some emotional strength during these trying times.
The room has a computer with access to the internet, a plasma flat screen TV, books to read, toys for the children to play with and facilities for refreshments.
Staff Nurse Julie Bathie who was involved in creating the family room said ‘We are really pleased we can provide this facility, it’s a worrying time for families with babies in hospital and the family room provides home comforts to make their visits easier.’
The refurbishments were funded by Sheffield Hospitals Charitable Trust with some donations from individuals including Melanie and Andy Booth who raised £1050 by holding a fete.