Support In Hospital

OUR SUPPORT

When you’re told that your child has a serious health condition, we know that it turns your world upside down. The Brompton Fountain are here to support you and your family, both practically and emotionally, right from the point of diagnosis, through your stay in hospital, and after discharge.

Emotional support

Hospital stays can understandably be an emotional time for families. We’re here to support families during their stay in any way we can. Our friendly hospital-based staff regularly visit families on the wards to listen to their concerns, give support and tell them more about our charity and how we can help them in the future. If you ever see a staff member in our The Brompton Fountain T-shirt, please know you can always talk to us.

We host online support session coffee mornings, where families currently in hospital can attend to speak about their experiences and hear from other families who may be in similar situations.

If you or a family member need support, please do email us at hello@thebromptonfountain.org.uk or phone 07934548070.

Activities

For Parent/Carers – We host regular events for parents staying in the hospital, such as coffee walks and pamper evenings, to facilitate meeting others in similar situations and to take a much-needed break from the ward environment.

For Children – We run weekly activity sessions, which can be completed at the bedside or in the playroom with the wonderful Play Team. We organise a range of arts and crafts activities for children (both patients and siblings) and their parents to enjoy, always making sure there is a variety of choice to choose from.

Toiletries and Essential Items

Admissions can come unexpectedly, or you can be staying in hospital longer than you may have planned. That is why we support our families by making sure they get any toiletries or essential items they may need. We have a toiletries trolley where you can take anything you may need, and if you require a speciality item or need a specific service, you can ask us, and we will assist wherever possible.

Refreshments, Treats and Gifts

Holiday celebrations –We celebrate birthdays and seasonal events, making these special occasions extra special for our families!

Welcome Bags – When new families arrive in hospital, our family support team give them a Brompton Fountain welcome pack. The pack includes a variety of items we feel they may find useful during their stay.

Refreshments – We run a trolley to provide tea, coffee and biscuits for families. We also regularly take round cakes, ice creams, drinks and other treats!

Parent Treats – We know how important it is for parents to look after themselves whilst staying at the hospital. To help them to do this, we fund treats for long-term parents, including gym memberships and treatments such as massages and manicures.

Supporting Your Hospital Team

The Brompton Fountain works closely with other departments within the hospital, providing funding to support many clinics and teams, including Family Liaison, Physiotherapy, Psychology, Clinical Nurse Specialists, and Nursery Nurses, as well as funding vital medical equipment on the wards and at home. We also fund refurbishments and hospital amenities, for example the parent’s room on Edward Ward.

Our charity also works closely with the hospital play teams to fund toys, sensory equipment and games for the Cardiac, Respiratory and Intensive Care play rooms at Evelina London Children’s Hospital.