Wednesday 20 October 2021
Since BUGS became officially established in 2000, our achievements are many and varied:
A Dedicated Volunteer Group
A quiet room
Improved outlook from Unit
Improved outlook within the Unit
Reclining beds for parents
Buggies for children
Emergency packs of toiletries
Books of information for Adults and Parent
Specialised Call Bells for patients with limited use of hands.
Information video
Hand Massage
Website
Newsletters
Discretionary Grants for Adults
Grants for children to attend Peer Camps
Conduit for other international camps
Attempt at peer support through children's parties, outings and workshops
Attempt at Adult support though formal meetings
Ward visiting
Outpatient support
Public Education through talks
Patient advocacy
Fund Raising through Stalls
Community Nomination for a Waitrose Community Grant
Contribution to:
Medical training in Burn Care
Improving Clinical Psychology
Local Burns Research
Accreditation of Unit by Bournemouth University
Achieving NBCR Standards of Care
National Strategy for Burn Care
Our staff at Salisbury District Hospital have long been well regarded for the quality of care and treatment they provide for our patients and for their innovation, commitment and professionalism. This has been recognised in a wide range of achievements and it is reflected in our award of NHS Foundation Trust status. This is afforded to hospitals that provide the highest standards of care.
