Leeds Hospitals Charity Funds Projects to Improve Patient Experience

New initiatives aim to enhance healing environments at Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Leeds Hospitals Charity recently closed its application process for funding projects designed to improve the patient experience at Leeds Teaching Hospitals. The charity invited applications in two funding brackets, seeking proposals that would have a direct and positive impact on patients within the next 12 to 18 months.

Funding brackets and application criteria

• Standard applications: £75 to £5,000
• Larger applications: £10,001 to £50,000

The application process was competitive, with the charity prioritising creative and impactful projects. Proposals were expected to focus on enhancing the healing environment and improving patient experience, particularly in areas such as comfort during treatment and emotional wellbeing.

Key focus areas for applications

• Enhancement of the healing environment within Leeds Teaching Hospitals
• Improvement of patient experience over the next 12 to 18 months
• Emphasis on care, compassion, and significant moments that matter to patients
• Patient involvement in the development of project proposals
• Consideration of inclusivity and accessibility to meet the needs of all patients and reduce inequalities

The charity highlighted the importance of projects demonstrating patient involvement and addressing accessibility to ensure that funded initiatives benefit a diverse patient population.

Details of the specific projects funded have been made available by Leeds Hospitals Charity, reflecting their commitment to supporting initiatives that contribute to a more positive and supportive environment for patients receiving care.

For further information, visit the Leeds Hospitals Charity website: Patient Experience: Enhancing the Healing Environment.