Local children offered chance to name Croydon’s newest hospital unit
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust is giving young people a once in a lifetime opportunity to name its new state of the art children’s care unit.
The unit, set to open in May 2022, will house medical wards, a surgical ward and a short stay unit, for young people who need to be admitted to hospital, as well as providing improved facilities for patients and visitors, such as family spaces and relaxation rooms.
It will also include a brand new critical care unit and children’s cancer unit, allowing the Trust to provide care closer to home for even more of the borough’s sickest children.
The children’s cancer unit is being supported by Chartwell Cancer Trust, who have joined forces with the NHS to raise over £750,00 towards the new facility, transforming care for children, young people and their families who are living with cancer and the possibility of spending up to two years in treatment.
Enter the competition
The winner of the competition will see their entry brought to life, with the chosen name and logo installed within the unit and unveiled at an opening ceremony in the Summer.
Elaine Clancy, Chief Nurse at Croydon Health Services NHS Trust said:
“The construction of our new children’s unit is progressing at speed and we’re all very excited for our opening day. With walls up and floors down, one of the only things we are missing now is a name!
“Croydon children have been at the heart of this project since the very beginning, helping us to design and create a space that makes our young patients feel as safe and as comfortable as possible. Now we want local youngsters to help us name the unit and design a logo, to help our patients and their families find it quickly and easily.”
To enter, children aged between 5-15 years old should submit:
- Their suggested name for the children's unit. Previously our wards have been named 'Dolphin Ward' and 'Rupert Bear Ward' so feel free use creativity!
- A colour drawing, painting or design of their logo on a sheet of white A4 paper or equivalent
- A short sentence explaining why they have suggested this name and logo - does it remind you of Croydon as a town, or is it something that would make you feel happy if you were in hospital?
- A completed entry form with your name, age and contact details of your parent or guardian, as well as your school.
Sarah Maclaggan, Head of Nursing for Children’s Services added:
“We want people to think of some names that perhaps reflect our place within the Capital, local landmarks or inspiring local people, as well as the things that bring them joy. We’re so excited to see the creativity across Croydon and can’t wait to choose our talented winner!”
Further information, including an entry pack and details of how to submit your competition artwork can be found at www.croydonhealthservices.nhs.uk/childrens-competition
Entries can also be submitted to: Communications Team, Croydon University Hospital, 530 London Road, Croydon, CR7 7YE.