Making a Difference Through Fundraising

Thanks to the generosity of supporters and dedicated fundraising efforts over many years, the Friends of RCH has provided more than £1 million worth of essential medical equipment, helping enhance care, improve outcomes and support patients of all ages across the hospital.

Supporting Stroke and Emergency Care

The charity has funded specialist head scanners for patients with head injuries and suspected strokes, while also contributing to the Phoenix Stroke Appeal, helping to deliver gold-standard stroke care for patients across Cornwall.

Bringing Care Closer to Home

Fundraising has enabled the purchase of a portable scanner for the Acute Care at Home team, supporting healthcare professionals in providing high-quality diagnostic care to patients in their own homes.

Investing in Specialist Equipment

Donations have funded a wide range of specialist medical technology, including NeoBlue blankets for newborn babies with jaundice, an AxIT machine for the physiotherapy unit to accurately measure rehabilitation progress, a photo biomodulation unit for patients with lymphoedema, and a visual reinforcement audiometer to help assess hearing in young children.

Supporting Children Through Treatment

One of the charity’s most valued initiatives is providing a teddy bear to every child undergoing an MRI scan. These comforting companions help reduce anxiety and have significantly lowered the need for sedation, making scans a less stressful experience for young patients and their families.