Thanks to your generous support, we've been able to make improvements to Wards A524 and A522 - elderly care wards at the Bristol Royal Infirmary.

The improvements have included:

 Colour-coding the ward bays to help patients with orientation

 Improved signage

 Specialist clocks to give patients daily reminders and help them know the day and time

 Improved seating and resting areas to help mobility and reduce the number of falls

 Artwork to create and inviting space for patients and their families

 Tables and chairs for activities and dining.

Thanks to these changes, falls have decreased by 39% and incidents of violence and aggression have decreased by 45%. It has also improved morale among staff. Comments have included...

Coming to work is more pleasurable. The patients get so much out of the artwork and the activities room it has generated so much conversation and interaction between us and patients and relatives.

"As a team having the investment to improve experience of care of patients and relatives has been really morale boosting for staff, we have seen a decrease in staff sickness and staff retention and turnover."

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With your ongoing support, we can make strive to make sure patients have the best possible experience during a stay in hospital. Donations ensure we can go the extra mile for you and everyone who means the world to you.

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