Colourful wall murals help improve hospital experience of younger Endoscopy patients

Children and young people requiring Endoscopy procedures at UHNM can look forward to a brighter and improved hospital experience thanks to UHNM Charity funding.

Treatment and waiting rooms in the Endoscopy Unit at the Royal Stoke University Hospital have been given a new lease of life using giant wall murals.

As well as helping to transform the look and feel of the Unit, UHNM Charity has also funded the purchase of special lighting and a new radio, helping to reduce the stress and anxiety of a hospital visit for younger patients and their loved ones.

Scott Taylor, Endoscopy Deputy Manager said: “The improvements made across the Endoscopy Unit at Royal Stoke, thanks to support of UHNM Charity, will benefit thousands of patients and their loved ones each year. The murals and lighting have changed the whole look and feeling of the rooms, helping to distract from the hospital setting.

“Before the murals were installed, the rooms were bare and clinical, and our aim was to create a calming and relaxing environment for our younger patients who might be feeling worried or anxious about attending hospital. We worked with our staff to chose the timeless water theme, and it’s boosted their mood too, there’s a smile on everybody’s face now.”

UHNM Chief Executive Dr Simon Constable was shown around the improvements by Scott and members of the UHNM Charity team.

Steve Rushton, Head of UHNM Charity, said: "Along with our new UHNM Chief Executive, Dr Simon Constable, we were delighted to see first hand the improvements made in the Royal Stoke's Endoscopy Unit, all made possible thanks to our incredible fundraisers. 

"Attending hospital can be a nervous and upsetting time for adults, let alone children and young people, and were were delighted to support this project to make the experience a more pleasant one."