Cambridge Children’s Hospital hosted a workshop recently for commissioners, clinicians and the project team to look at options for one of the inpatient spaces within the new specialist facility.
Local, regional and national NHS commissioners and clinical leads joined the event which was aimed at developing a better understanding of gaps in current care provision for children and young people with complex physical and mental health needs. Almost fifty people attended, keen to collaborate on generating ideas on how the space within Cambridge Children’s Hospital could be used. Inpatient areas are for children who are so unwell they need to stay in hospital for a period of time.
The workshop was the start of an in-depth process, with further investigation due to happen in the new year. The option chosen will become part of our Full Business Case, outlining benefits of Cambridge Children’s Hospital, the first specialist children’s hospital for the East of England.
This workshop was a vital first step in planning how this valuable space at Cambridge Children’s Hospital can offer maximum benefit for the children and young people who need it most. We are grateful to all the commissioners and clinicians who attended, and we look forward to working with them further to find the right solution.
Malcolm McFrederick, Project Director, Cambridge Children's Hospital
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