The “Friends” Contribute to a Sensory Room at the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise

L-R: Daisy, Evelyn, Committee Member Ger Egan, Diarmuid, Emily, and Feby.

The Friends of Portlaoise Hospital made a donation towards the new Sensory Room in the Paediatric Ward at the Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise. The Friends of Portlaoise Hospital donated €580, along with an additional €100 from committee member Ger Egan.

Susy Snell, Clinical Nurse Manager in the Paediatric Ward said, “This money is greatly appreciated and will go towards getting sensory toys/equipment which will aid in making a visit to the hospital a much less stressful experience for so many of our patients”.

Tom Timmons, Chairperson of the Friends of Portlaoise Hospital said: “We are delighted to be able to support a much-needed space within our hospital, it will be a fantastic addition to the Paediatric Ward and the children who attend the hospital".