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£63,450

Transonic Monitors

The two monitors, in use within the Renal Department at the Northern General Hospital, are self contained and portable devices that allow measurement of haemodialysis vascular access flow, blood re-circulation during haemodialysis, delivered blood flow (measurement of dialysis adequacy) and cardiac output. The device detects problems with patient's vascular access at an early stage, which is a crucially important determination of survival and quality of life for patients undergoing dialysis.

 

£22,985

Wheelchairs for Spinal Ambulance

30 new wheelchairs and pressure relieving cushions will not only improve safety when transporting spinal injury patients, but will also help ensure that the minibus, which was previously funded by the charity, is used more effectively. The minibus is an essential piece of kit as it is used to take patients out of the hospital as part of their rehabilitation after injury, some of who live a long way from friends and family and therefore do not have the opportunity to get out that much. 

 

£44,661

Massage Therapy Service

The service at Weston Park Hospital provides massage therapy and relaxation techniques to cancer patients, which is of considerable benefit and an integral part of their holistic care. As well as a reduction in heart rate, blood pressure and respiration rate, massage and relaxation can reduce tension, anxiety, pain and depression, thus increasing the patient’s sense of wellbeing and overall quality of life.  

 

£103,000

Child Friendly Environment

A more child friendly and welcoming space has been created in which to hold outpatient clinics for children at the Northern General Hospital. The refurbishment has provided improved access and facilities for visitors with disabilities, a separate entrance for children and their families, and appropriate artwork to make the space more suitable for children.

 

£17,200

High Resolution Oesophageal Manometry System

The system provides a detailed assessment of oesophageal motility prior to medical and surgical intervention, and helps determine a safe treatment option and appropriate therapy for patients. In addition, the system, which is in use at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital, offers a much reduced test time for patients when compared to more conventional methods.

 

£23,412

Laser to Treat Premature Babies with Retinopathy of Prematurity

Premature babies can have very small ‘thready’ blood vessels, which if left untreated can bleed and cause blindness. The laser seals off these abnormal blood vessels and stops this happening. The treatment is carried out at the Jessop Wing by the paediatric ophthalmologists from the Royal Hallamshire Hospital.

 

£61,913

Arts for Health Co-ordinator

The co-ordinator will focus on creating an environment which is warm, welcoming and uplifting for patients, staff and visitors at all five hospitals within Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The co-ordinator will work with patients, staff and the community, to provide a range of appropriate visual and performing arts that enhance the existing care and services already provided at the hospital.

 

£75,000

Upgrade to the Chapel Area

This has improved wheelchair and bed access to the chapel area at Weston Park Hospital, and provides an area which meets the spiritual and psychological needs of patients, their families and friends, and staff, irrespective of faith.

 

£20,000

New Parent’s Sitting Room

A sitting room with adjoining kitchen area has been created for parents on the Special Care Baby Unit at the Jessop Wing. This room will be solely used by parents whose babies are being cared for in the neonatal intensive care unit. 

 

£80,000

3D Cardiac Mapping System

This new piece of kit at the Northern General Hospital will allow doctors to carry out electrophysiological studies and treat patients with potentially fatal abnormal heart beats. The new system will improve patient care by reducing examination times and providing a more accurate diagnosis.      

 

£56,400

Optovue Diagnostic Camera/Scanner

The new camera and scanner in use at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital, will permit non-invasive investigation and monitoring of patients with eye disease, allowing diagnosis and post-treatment evaluation of patients with other conditions of the eye.

 

£74,025

Fundus Camera/Digital Imaging System

The system at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital allows a more effective and efficient follow-up service, thus helping to cut outpatient clinic waiting times.

 

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