Our work in the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital
We’ve been providing books and stories to the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Exeter since 2015, and to date we’ve given children tens of thousands of books and stories.
Serving the needs of a wide area, much of which is rural, the hospital treats many children who have often travelled a long way, meaning they can find themselves far away from home. There’s every chance they haven’t arrived with a fully packed bag, so families are often relieved to find a wonderful array of books to help distract and comfort their child in difficult moments.
“I have just spent 2 nights in the RD&E children’s ward in Exeter with my 15-month old daughter and felt compelled to let you know what an amazing thing it was to find one of your bookcases filled to the brim with fab books!
Mum of a young patient
It was an unplanned admission to hospital and therefore we didn’t have any of my daughter’s favourite things with her. It was a great thing to not only find the bookcase but for it to have her favourite book Dear Zoo in it. I read it to her whilst she was awake and she instantly recognised it. I have to admit that I read one of the young adult books too whilst Zoe was sleeping!”
Our highly experienced storyteller Michael Loader brings joy and laughter to the wards in Devon ], quickly building a rapport, and putting children and their families at ease. More often than not, he has them roaring with laughter!
We couldn’t agree more!
“This charity is like gold to children and families at such difficult times Michael came at the perfect time and transported me to a different place The charity is a godsend. It was a magical from the moment Michael stepped into the room after everything we had been through, it completely calmed me.”
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