The Unit is very ‘high-tech’, relying heavily upon up-to-date medical equipment and the ability of staff to operate it. Complex equipment is required to help diagnose the underlying condition that the children suffer from, monitor patients through their transplant period, and in particular, to monitor how their immune system is recovering following the transplant. Most of the equipment is used 24 hours per day, all year round, so the life of the machines is limited, requiring frequent repair and replacement. Whilst the NHS provides an overall budget, the children’s needs exceed the monies available, therefore we have to seek additional support.
