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Since BUGS became officially established in 2000, our achievements are many and varied:
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A Dedicated Volunteer Group
ÌýA quiet room
ÌýImproved outlook from Unit
ÌýImproved outlook within the Unit
ÌýReclining beds for parents
ÌýBuggies for children
ÌýEmergency packs of toiletries
ÌýBooks of information for Adults and Parent
ÌýSpecialised Call Bells for patients with limited use of hands.
ÌýInformation video
ÌýHand Massage
ÌýWebsite
ÌýNewsletters
ÌýDiscretionary Grants for Adults
ÌýGrants for children to attend Peer Camps
ÌýConduit for other international camps
ÌýAttempt at peer support through children's parties, outings and workshops
ÌýAttempt at Adult support though formal meetings
ÌýWard visiting
ÌýOutpatient support
ÌýPublic Education through talks
ÌýPatient advocacy
ÌýFund Raising through Stalls
ÌýCommunity Nomination for a WaitroseÌý Community Grant
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Contribution to:
ÌýMedical training in Burn Care
Improving Clinical Psychology
ÌýLocal Burns Research
ÌýAccreditation of Unit by Bournemouth University
Achieving NBCR Standards of Care
ÌýNational Strategy for Burn Care
Our staff at Â鶹¹ú²ú District Hospital have long been well regarded for the quality of care and treatment they provide for our patients and for their innovation, commitment and professionalism. This has been recognised in a wide range of achievements and it is reflected in our award of NHS Foundation Trust status. This is afforded to hospitals that provide the highest standards of care.