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Four Glasgow siblings were the first to step into our new sensory pod at the Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow. ![]()
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The sensory pod offers a calming space where children can relax under soothing mood lighting, enjoy interactive mirror light features, listen to music, or watch a giant screen.![]()
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Marcus (14), Mason (13), Poppie (11) and Tomi (3) have Autism. Their mum, Lisa said the pod is a gamechanger. ![]()
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“Loud noises can be a big trigger for my kids so the busyness of a hospital atrium can make them scared or uncomfortable. This then creates a barrier to them wanting to attend medical appointments and it can be exhausting, for us and them, to get to where they need to be. ![]()
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“My oldest son, Marcus, is 14 and he hates busy areas. He is attending the hospital right now in preparation for dental surgery. He won’t wear ear defenders because he doesn’t like the tightness on his head. ![]()
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“Appointments are usually a two-parent job where me and my husband come along. We bring along different things to distract Marcus, or I wait in the atrium while my husband takes Marcus for a walk outside until the nurse calls for us.![]()
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“The new sensory pod gives Marcus a calm environment where he can close off to the outside world and it is perfect for him to chill before appointments. He was loving being in control of the buttons and relaxing while watching the screens without a lot of commotion around him.”![]()
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Thank you to MAPP for funding and Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity for supporting this project. 👏 👏 👏
Earlier this week, First Minister John Swinney joined NHSGGC and partners to officially open the Parkhead Hub – Scotland’s largest integrated health and social care facility.![]()
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After his tour, he spoke about the Hub’s positive impact on the community and praised the incredible staff who brought it to life and work there every day ⬇️ ![]()
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Find out more: www.nhsggc.scot/parkhead-hub-officially-opens-as-scotlands-largest-integrated-health-and-social-c…
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