Lancaster baby home from hospital as family backs play area appeal

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Oct, 13:33 · Archive

A Lancaster baby who spent several months in hospital after birth has come home, with her family now supporting a £35,000 appeal for a new outdoor play area at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary.

A Lancaster baby who spent several months in hospital after birth has returned home for the first time. Little Robyn Sargent was born at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary in April and, because of complex health needs, remained in hospital for several months, receiving treatment in Lancaster and Manchester. She was discharged home last week and continues to be cared for by University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust.

Her family is now supporting Bay Hospitals Charity's Sunshine Smiles Appeal, which aims to raise £35,000 to transform the Children's Ward's outdoor space. The charity describes the new play area as a welcoming, accessible and therapeutic environment where children can enjoy fresh air and spend time outdoors away from the clinical setting.

Robyn's mother Harriet said: 'Before Robyn arrived, we never imagined we would need a children's ward for that length of time. I hope everyone will support the appeal for a new outdoor play area because it will make such a difference to families like us.' According to the charity, outdoor play can help improve children's mood, reduce stress and anxiety, support emotional wellbeing and encourage creativity and social interaction.

How it is being reported

• Lancashire baby finally home after months in hospital as family supports £35k appealA Lancaster family whose baby daughter has finally been allowed home after spending almost her entire life in hospital is backing a £35,000 appeal.Lancashire Telegraph · 14 Oct, 13:00
• Lancaster family back hospital appeal as they bring six-month-old baby home for first timeA family from Lancaster whose baby daughter is finally home after months in hospital is supporting a bid for a new outdoor play area at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary.Lancaster Guardian · 13 Oct, 11:04

In this story: Robyn Sargent · Royal Lancaster Infirmary · Lancaster · Bay Hospitals Charity · University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust

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