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  • Healing in nature: How a hospital garden helped Rose's recovery

    Healing in nature: How a hospital garden helped Rose's recovery

    Rose had never taken much of an interest in gardening before and was amazed at how horticultural therapy helped on her journey to recovery. Read more

  • Finding moments of joy: How outdoor space helped Thomas stay close to his little girl

    Finding moments of joy: How outdoor space helped Thomas stay close to his little girl

    Thomas says spending time with his daughter in the courtyard and garden has made a world of difference during his hospital stay. Read more

  • Charity funded rehabilitation garden at Chapel Allerton Hospital helps patients heal beyond the ward

    Charity funded rehabilitation garden at Chapel Allerton Hospital helps patients heal beyond the ward

    Every year, around 500 people will benefit from the garden which gives patients the chance to reconnect with nature as part of their journey to recovery. Read more

  • A look inside the Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease

    A look inside the Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease

    Specialist nurse Claire Lang explores the Rob Burrow Centre for MND, showcasing the state-of-the-art facility at Seacroft Hospital. Read more

  • Healing in nature: How a hospital garden helped Rose's recovery
  • Finding moments of joy: How outdoor space helped Thomas stay close to his little girl
  • Charity funded rehabilitation garden at Chapel Allerton Hospital helps patients heal beyond the ward
  • A look inside the Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease
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Environment

In 2025/2026, we invested £462,000 into 21 projects across Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust. 

These projects represent 16% of our total grant funding.

2025/2026 Environment Funding List

Thanks to your support, we continue to develop the Rob Burrow Centre for MND. This year, we invested over £300,000 into developing a therapeutic garden, which will enhance the holistic care offered at the centre, offering space for family time, relaxation and reflection.

As part of our ‘Enhancing the Healing Environment’ funding call, we supported projects such as the refurbishment of the Patient Day room on transitional care and the family spaces on J01. These projects will improve the experience for mothers with newborn babies needing neonatal care. Other projects include the improvement of the LGI Occupational Therapy Kitchen, and an upgrade to the Renal Intervention Centre. These investments in the hospital environment ensure that top-quality care can be  delivered.

Even small improvements can make a huge difference to patients and staff. For example, 24 new pieces of art on J80, the Oncology Day Case unit, create a better and more relaxing space for patients undergoing huge challenges.

Our funding priorities across Leeds Hospitals

Healing in nature: How a hospital garden helped Rose's recovery

Healing in nature: How a hospital garden helped Rose's recovery

Rose had never taken much of an interest in gardening before and was amazed at how horticultural therapy helped on her journey to recovery. Read more

Published: 28th May, 2026

Author: Joanna Parker

Finding moments of joy: How outdoor space helped Thomas stay close to his little girl

Finding moments of joy: How outdoor space helped Thomas stay close to his little girl

Thomas says spending time with his daughter in the courtyard and garden has made a world of difference during his hospital stay. Read more

Published: 20th May, 2026

Updated: 28th May, 2026

Author: Joanna Parker

Charity funded rehabilitation garden at Chapel Allerton Hospital helps patients heal beyond the ward

Charity funded rehabilitation garden at Chapel Allerton Hospital helps patients heal beyond the ward

Every year, around 500 people will benefit from the garden which gives patients the chance to reconnect with nature as part of their journey to recovery. Read more

Published: 19th May, 2026

Author: Joanna Parker

A look inside the Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease

A look inside the Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease

Specialist nurse Claire Lang explores the Rob Burrow Centre for MND, showcasing the state-of-the-art facility at Seacroft Hospital. Read more

Published: 18th December, 2025

Author: Andy Roberts

A family’s gift of hope to neuro critical care in memory of their son

A family’s gift of hope to neuro critical care in memory of their son

A donation of over £11,000 has enabled the purchase of two specialist chairs that will support patients with life-threatening neurological conditions. Read more

Published: 13th November, 2025

Updated: 27th November, 2025

Author: Joanna Parker

The Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease opens in Leeds

The Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease opens in Leeds

Five years after a dream was first shared between rugby league legend Rob Burrow and his consultant, Dr Agam Jung, that dream has become a reality. Read more

Published: 3rd November, 2025

Updated: 27th November, 2025

Author: Andy Roberts

A brighter smile: How your donations are enabling children with additional needs to have urgent dental care

A brighter smile: How your donations are enabling children with additional needs to have urgent dental care

This innovative project aims to transform the hospital experience for these children by addressing some of the challenges these patients may face coming in for treatment. Read more

Published: 13th October, 2025

Updated: 27th November, 2025

Author: Joanna Parker

Together Newsletter: Autumn 2025

Together Newsletter: Autumn 2025

Discover how your support enables tattoo-less radiotherapy, tributes to a charity legend, and updates on life-changing projects at Leeds Teaching Hospitals Read more

Published: 22nd September, 2025

Author: Andy Roberts

How your donations are supporting recovery for cancer patients

How your donations are supporting recovery for cancer patients

Funding from Leeds Hospitals Charity has enabled Daniel’s team to purchase new equipment for two dedicated rooms that will transform the service they can offer. Read more

Published: 21st August, 2025

Updated: 27th November, 2025

Author: Joanna Parker

Garden works begin ahead of countdown to Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease opening

Garden works begin ahead of countdown to Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease opening

Work is beginning to create wellbeing gardens for patients, families and staff at the Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease (MND). Read more

Published: 5th August, 2025

Updated: 27th November, 2025

Author: Joanna Parker

Bright new chairs bring comfort and colour to dialysis patients at Leeds Children’s Hospital

Bright new chairs bring comfort and colour to dialysis patients at Leeds Children’s Hospital

MedEquip4Kids have purchased four new chairs for the dialysis unit at Leeds Children’s Hospital. Read more

Published: 17th June, 2025

Updated: 27th November, 2025

Author: Joanna Parker

Charity-funded refurbishment transforms Fetal Medicine Unit

Charity-funded refurbishment transforms Fetal Medicine Unit

We recently provided over £17,000 to refurbish the entire Fetal Medicine Unit, helping provide pregnant women with fetal abnormalities with a calm and less clinical environment. Read more

Published: 10th June, 2025

Updated: 27th November, 2025

Author: Joanna Parker

Clinical team marks construction milestone at Rob Burrow Centre

Clinical team marks construction milestone at Rob Burrow Centre

Clinical staff are ‘in the frame’ of the Rob Burrow Centre for MND, as the building approaches a major milestone of being watertight. Read more

Published: 27th May, 2025

Updated: 27th November, 2025

Author: Joanna Parker

Philanthropy Update: Spring 2025

Philanthropy Update: Spring 2025

We’re excited to share some of the truly life-changing projects that our supporters have helped to bring to life across Leeds Teaching Hospitals. Read more

Published: 22nd April, 2025

Updated: 28th April, 2025

Author: Andy Roberts

Corporate Partnerships: Spring Update 2025

Corporate Partnerships: Spring Update 2025

As we embrace the arrival of spring, we are delighted to share our second quarterly update for 2025 Read more

Published: 17th April, 2025

Updated: 5th December, 2025

Author: Andy Roberts

Together Newsletter: Spring 2025

Together Newsletter: Spring 2025

Delivering play to every child, our research stories, therapy pets for older patients and more. Read more

Published: 15th April, 2025

Updated: 7th August, 2025

Author: Andy Roberts

Essential care items for families of end-of-life patients

Essential care items for families of end-of-life patients

Donations help fund continuation of Comfort Care Pack initiative across Leeds Teaching Hospitals Read more

Published: 6th March, 2025

Updated: 27th November, 2025

Author: Andy Roberts

Fundraiser for new play room supports expansion of play across Leeds Children’s Hospital

Fundraiser for new play room supports expansion of play across Leeds Children’s Hospital

As part of our campaign to deliver play to all areas of the hospital. Staff and families are fundraising for a dedicated play room on the respiratory ward. Read more

Published: 25th February, 2025

Updated: 27th November, 2025

Author: Joanna Parker

Charity reaches fundraising target for Rob Burrow Centre For Motor Neurone Disease

Charity reaches fundraising target for Rob Burrow Centre For Motor Neurone Disease

Together, we have raised £6.8 million to build a specialist MND Centre in Leeds. Read more

Published: 10th December, 2024

Updated: 27th November, 2025

Author: Andy Roberts

Reducing Health Inequalities for bereaved families: transforming hospital spaces

Reducing Health Inequalities for bereaved families: transforming hospital spaces

Earlier this year, we were able to renovate the Snowdrop Suite at St James’s Hospital, which will benefit between 80 to 100 families every year. Read more

Published: 22nd November, 2024

Updated: 27th November, 2025

Author: Joanna Parker

Care bags for patients with learning disabilities & autism recognised nationally for success

Care bags for patients with learning disabilities & autism recognised nationally for success

The tote bags contain sensory items, including noise cancelling headphones, as well as items to help occupy and distract patients, like stress balls and colouring books. Read more

Published: 25th October, 2024

Updated: 9th April, 2026

Author: Joanna Parker

Together Newsletter: Autumn 2024

Together Newsletter: Autumn 2024

Expanding the play service at Leeds Children's Hospital, our tribute to Rob Burrow, voices of MND and more. Read more

Published: 30th September, 2024

Updated: 5th November, 2024

Author: Andy Roberts

Donations provide comfortable chairs so every parent can sleep by their poorly child’s bedside

Donations provide comfortable chairs so every parent can sleep by their poorly child’s bedside

Read how the chairs will benefit thousands of family members each year, like Edyta who has spent over 400 days in hospital with her daughter. Read more

Published: 13th August, 2024

Updated: 27th November, 2025

Author: Joanna Parker

Ground-breaking moment – first diggers on site for the Rob Burrow Centre for MND

Ground-breaking moment – first diggers on site for the Rob Burrow Centre for MND

Following the sad news of the death of Rob Burrow, the ground-breaking took place today at Seacroft Hospital of the new Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease (MND). Read more

Published: 3rd June, 2024

Updated: 27th November, 2025

Author: Andy Roberts

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