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In April 2023, a team of heroes took on and conquered the Isle of Wight Challenge. 106km or 66 miles in old money. Several of the time vowed never to step foot, literally, on another challenge as crazy as this. They lied. Instead we have doubled the team and decided to do it again. But why you may ask. 

This appeal is for a designated base for the bereavement midwives within the maternity ward at Northampton General Hospital as they currently are based elsewhere in the hospital. This move and designated bereavement area will enhance the services they are able to offer families following a loss.

The suite will provide two quiet/counselling service rooms where families will be able to come for counselling and spend time with their baby that has died after leaving the Snowdrop room on the labour ward. The rooms will also be used for follow up appointments.

There will also be a small kitchen area where refreshments can be made for distressed parents and have a storage area for patient records and equipment such as memory boxes and other mementoes/knitted donations that are given to families following a loss.

The suite will have a massive impact on our patients. For bereaved families to be able to return to an area that is designated for bereaved families only will not cause additional distress, as is currently the case. Families at present are required to return to their follow up appointments in an area where pregnant women are attending their appointments too. The area they currently attend is also very busy and this new designated area will also allow for quiet contemplation and open discussion.

So your kind donations really do make a difference. Come on, we're all a bit mentally challenged to do this and every penny will count. Thank you for your support!