£73,000
was given in funding in 2023-2024
£40,000
given in the last 5 years to allow parents to stay close to their child
£65,000
awarded to create artworks to create a child-friendly environment
About the hospital
The Jenny Lind Children’s Hospital is the second oldest dedicated children’s hospital in the country and it has been providing specialist care for children in Norfolk since it was opened in 1854.
The hospital was made possible thanks to the fundraising concerts featuring the Swedish opera singer Jenny Lind. Nicknamed the “Swedish Nightingale”, Jenny was one of the most popular entertainers in mid-19th century Europe – you may have seen her feature as a character in the hit film The Greatest Showman starring Hugh Jackman.
In 2024 more than 1000 babies were admitted to NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) where our specialist team have successfully cared for some of the country’s smallest preterm babies, born at 22 weeks.
In 2023, the hospital opened dedicated paediatric theatres complex with invaluable input on how to make it the most welcoming of places from our experts - Our patients.
Transforming their time in hospital
Thanks to your donations, our charity provides cutting-edge equipment to improve treatments and help more children to go home sooner. We fund specialist play materials to help distract and support children during their care, and enhance hospital spaces with uplifting, child‑friendly artwork. We make overnight stays easier for parents and carers, even including dedicated accommodation nearby.
It's all thanks to you
Two new incubators support tiny newborns in NICU
Premature or very unwell babies are now treated in the best possible environment, helping them to get better and go home sooner.
Scanners are reducing needle fear for young patients
Your donations have funded scanners for the Jenny Lind Children’s Hospital, making it easier for staff to find a vein when placing an intravenous (IV) needle on babies and children.
Children can sleep safe and sound in hospital
You helped us to buy a Safespace bed for children with complex needs, ensuring they have a secure and comforting environment when they stay in hospital.
Children & Families Appeal
Parents can stay close to their child
With your support, we’ve funded a special place for parents to stay close to the hospital, reducing the stress and cost of travelling to visit their child in hospital. But we need to do more – there isn’t enough accommodation for every family who needs it.
Your donations make a difference for children and their families
With your donations we’ve been able to make vital improvements to the care, support and environment at the Jenny Lind Children’s Hospital. Help us to do more to make patients experience even better.
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Help make our children’s hospital even better
Your donations have already made an incredible difference to the lives of thousands of local children and their families. Together, we can do even more.