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St John's Emergency Department undergoes child-friendly makeover

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Children and families visiting the Emergency Department at St John’s Hospital will now benefit from bright and colourful child-friendly spaces.Thanks to £50,000 from St John’s Children’s Fund, the designated children and young people’s area within the Emergency Department has been transformed into a welcoming, comfortable and calming environment.Children and young people using the St John’s Children’s Ward and from the local area were actively involved in the redesignWhen asked what they liked most about West Lothian, they said the green hills, trees, birds and fresh air – all of which have been incorporated into the enhancements.St John’s Children’s Fund worked with Staunch Industries who carried out the design and installation of the project.

Colourful and playful pieces of artwork and bespoke, hand-crafted pieces of furniture feature throughout the paediatric waiting area, treatment bays and bathrooms, along with toys, games and books for play and distraction.Dr Rachel Anderson, Clinical Director Emergency Medicine at St John’s Hospital, said: “Thanks to this funding, what was previously quite a clinical-looking area is now a fun, bright and vibrant space which focuses on wellbeing rather than illness.“The enhancements help to put children and families at ease, reduce anxiety and boredom and create a positive healing environment, and have been universally well received by visitors as well as staff.”St John’s Children’s Fund is held by Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity (ECHC) and supports babies, children and young people cared for by St John’s Hospital and community healthcare settings across West Lothian.To date, ECHC has invested over £225,000 in St John’s Hospital, creating a new outdoor garden space for the

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