Happy International Dog Day!
Happy International Dog Day! We love dogs here at UHB Charity. Sadly our four legged friends haven’t been able to visit our hospitals recently but we can’t wait until they are back in supporting our patients.
Pets in Hospital sees specially assessed dogs visiting patients at the hospitals, helping to reduce their anxiety and enhance patient communication and interaction.
The scheme was first launched at QEHB and proved to be a huge success with patients and staff alike. The scheme has now expanded to Good Hope Hospital where the specially assessed dogs are starting to visit the older people and multi-disciplinary wards.
Mandy Green, Head of Patient Experience at UHB Trust, said: “Pets in Hospital is a fantastic scheme that has been making a big difference to patients at the hospitals.
"Research has shown that animals can have a positive impact on improving patient wellbeing by reducing anxiety, enhancing patient interaction and promoting a calm, positive environment for staff and patients.”
With your help, the hospital charity has been able to provide the assessments, training and equipment for 11 dogs who have been visiting wards and departments at both QEHB and Good Hope Hospital.
If you would like to be a part of our Pets in Hospital scheme when it is back up and running please email ellie.pocock@uhb.nhs.uk
