The Swan Bereavement Garden is a project designed to provide comfort and reflection for families coping with loss.
The donation from the young players will help fund the creation of the garden and provide keepsakes for bereaved families through Bay Hospitals Charity.
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A University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust (UHMBT) spokesperson said: “A massive thank you to Walney Under 16s Football Club in Cumbria for donating funds to our Swan Bereavement Garden and to source keepsakes for bereaved families
“The Swan Bereavement Garden at Furness General Hospital is being created to help ease the overwhelming emotional distress that often comes with loss. It will be nestled away from public view and designed for solace, reflection and connection.”
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The Bereavement Service at University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust (UHMBT) is appealing to colleagues, patients and the public to donate whatever funds they can to support its vision to create the the multifunctional sanctuary.
The garden gets its name due to the Trust’s Swan Model of Care for end-of-life care and bereavement that was launched within UHMBT in 2022.
Funds will be used to pay for some structural changes and landscaping, seating and sensory-rich features that inspire peace and hope. Construction can start as soon as the service has raised enough funds.
Danielle Sadler, Bereavement Nurse Specialist (Image: UHMBT)
Danielle Sadler, Bereavement Nurse Specialist at University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust, said: “This special space will be more than a garden. It will provide essential restoration for our bereaved and grievers. The thoughtful design will ensure that all ages and needs are catered for, ensuring a welcoming space with features that promote accessibility, comfort and inclusivity.
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“The garden will also be available for our dedicated and compassionate staff, who carry the weight of others’ pain every day in addition to their own grief, offering staff a reflective space to honour their own feelings.
“It will be a place where our community can unite and come together in hope, remembrance, shared support and healing.
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“This vision cannot become a reality without the help of our local community – our colleagues, patients, friends and families.”
To donate to the garden, visit the Bay Hospitals Charity website.
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