Patients, families, and staff at Kingston Hospital were joined by special guest Kimberly Wyatt, star of CBBC series Almost Never and ITV’s Dancing on Ice, to celebrate the official opening of a new paediatric garden, made possible thanks to charity funding.
The garden has been transformed to provide a bright and accessible outdoor space for young patients receiving treatment at the hospital.
The garden’s renovations were funded by Kingston Hospital Charity, thanks to the generosity of their donors and fundraisers, and with support from The Friends of Kingston Hospital, Tom and Sheila Springer Charity, and Optima Medical Ltd.
Kimberly Wyatt joined Kingston Hospital’s Chief Nurse, Nic Kane, to cut the ribbon and to officially declare the garden open.
Julie Morris, Play Specialist on Kingston Hospital’s paediatric ward, said: “The newly renovated garden will make a real difference to the children, young people and families who come to Sunshine ward. It has given us a fantastic new space for play and relaxation. Thank you to everyone who has helped to make this project possible – we are so grateful for your support.”
