Cots 4 Tots - A Charity That Helps Families With Neonatal Intensive Care
Cots for Tots provides accommodation near the hospital to families with babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. The Great Appeal, the charity dedicated to Bristol Children's Hospital, runs the program. Abbey Silvester ran the AJ Bell Great Bristol Run in aid of the Great Appeal.
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The Cots 4 Tots story
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The Cots 4 Tots story began in the year 2010 with a fundraising appeal to Bristol's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at St Michael's Hospital. The charity has raised hundreds of thousands of pounds since its inception, supporting families with sick and premature babies in the West of England and South Wales. Its work includes family accommodation homes and the provision of state-of-the-art equipment for the NICU.
One of the primary focuses is the Cots for Tots House, a free "home from home" for families staying in the hospital. It is located right next to the NICU, allowing parents to be close to their children. Since 2012, the charity has helped more than 2,100 families remain at home.
Families who stay at Cots For Tots House are reassured they aren't alone. They have a community of parents who are going through similar experiences and they can support each one another out. They also have access to a wide range of facilities that will ensure their stay is as comfortable as possible.
The charity also funds musicians who visit the NICU to help reduce the stress and suffering of both babies and parents. It has been proven that this improves the quality of life for the patient and their family members. Music therapy can decrease the amount needed to treat children, saving hospitals both time and money. The therapist uses specially designed resonant musical instruments that are tuned to specific frequencies, and play soothing tunes that soothe infants. Furthermore the instruments generate vibrations that can soothe the fathers and mothers.
The Cots 4 Tots website
The Cots 4 Tots website is the home of a unique charity that is raising funds for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at St Michael's Hospital in Bristol. The charity is part of Wallace &