'I forgot what it feels like to be outside' – First rooftop intensive care ward opens
King's College Hospital in south London has opened the UK's first rooftop intensive care ward, allowing critically ill patients to experience the outdoors. The ward features canopies and garden areas, providing a therapeutic environment that may enhance patient recovery. Doctors will monitor the impact of this innovative space on patients' health and wellbeing.
- ▪Hollie Allan, a patient, expressed joy at experiencing the outdoors for the first time in months.
- ▪The rooftop ward is designed for six patients, equipped with necessary medical supplies.
- ▪Research suggests that exposure to fresh air can improve patient wellbeing and potentially reduce hospital stays.
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'I forgot what it feels like to be outside' – First rooftop intensive care ward opens54 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleVicki LoaderHealth producerBBCHollie Allan, 29, is in a hospital lift being transferred out of intensive care for the first time in two months. She's heading upwards, towards a new outdoor ward on the roof of the hospital."Brace yourself for the cold!" say the nurses crowded into the lift around her bed. As the doors open, sunshine hits Hollie's face. She brightens into a smile, then tears come. "I'm sorry, it's so nice. It's so beautiful," she says wiping her eyes.
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