The Bristol Buggy

The Bristol Buggy is a unique, lightweight, collapsible and compact buggy which allows children with hip spicas (full body casts) to be supported in an upright, non-weight bearing position.  The Buggy was designed by a physiotherapist at Bristol Children’s Hospital prevents children from needing to remain in an impractical position for an unhealthy amount of time.  The Buggy is capable for being manoeuvred around a hospital, home or school environment, allowing children who have had major complications with their hips and legs to participate in normal everyday activities – something which is nearly impossible without The Bristol Buggy.  We have funded the design and development costs to date and are currently raising funds to produce 6 new prototypes for use throughout the Hospital.

Paediatric MRI Scanner

Over the last few years, The Grand Appeal has funded a new dedicated paediatric MRI Scanner for the Children’s Hospital costing £1.4 million. The Scanner allows patients in the Children’s Hospital direct access to the scanner which is situated in the BRI in a child-friendly area with the most up-to-date technology.

Syringe Drivers for the Oncology Ward

The syringe drivers were funded to help with the administration of chemotherapy in patients suffering from cancer and leukemia. The syringe drivers allow the chemotherapy to be administered in a safe and time efficient manner through being able to alter fluid amount and preventing the chemotherapy from running up to 4 hours over the required time and putting an unacceptable strain on both the patient and the family who are now involved in the care of the child at the bedside. The Syringe Drivers have significantly improved the standard of care for patients and their family in the hospital’s Oncology ward.

Equipment and Facilities in the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit

The Appeal has funded ventilators, monitors, comforts and facilities for the Unit for the benefit of patients and their families. The Unit has on-going needs which the Appeal seeks to support where statutory funds are unavailable to ensure that the most up-to-date technology is available on the Unit and to support the excellent work provided by the professionals staff on the Unit.