I was an inpatient in Ward 33 at Freeman Hospital for almost 5 months in 2020/21. I had Aplastic Anaemia and required 2 stem cell transplants, the second of which saved my life.
Being in hospital for such a long time was hard. Even more so because I was a long way from home, in an isolation room with limited visiting due to Covid restrictions.
Bright Red helped to make my stay so much more comfortable. The isolation rooms were decorated to make them feel more homely. I had a sofa, a flat screen TV and an exercise bike in mine, not at all like a hospital. We also got goodie bags at Christmas and on Valentine’s Day, amongst other things.
It made SUCH a difference and along with the amazing team on the ward, really helped me to get through a long and very difficult stay.
I’m now an ambassador for Bright Red as I want to give back after all they’ve done for me. I want to help them to ensure that other patients in our region get the same amazing support I did, for many years to come