A specially-adapted dementia-friendly room at King’s Mill Hospital’s Emergency Department has opened thanks to donations raised by King’s Mill Hospital volunteers and Ashmere Homes.

The room provides a safe and secure environment for patients with particular needs who otherwise would find the busy department a challenge.

The facility, named the Bluebell Room, was officially opened by the chairman of Sherwood Forest Hospitals Trust, which runs the hospital, John MacDonald, and deputy sister Natalie Bradbury, pictured.

Natalie said: “A £7,500 donation has helped to design a calming and less clinical environment for patients with dementia or mental health problems.

“The room will help to engage and stimulate patients while receiving care and we are really thankful for the generous donations that have made this possible.”

As part of the room design the trust also received donations from Ashmere Homes, which provided a coffee table and two winged back chairs.