Due to be fully completed by 2010, this landmark development, based on the site of the RVI, will be a centre for excellence in children’s healthcare for this region, similar to Great Ormond Street in London.  For the very first time, children’s services will be under one roof, including a dedicated accident and emergency department, outpatient area and imaging suite.

The Bubble Foundation alongside 7 other local children’s charities are working together to raise over £2m to try and make that time in hospital as comfortable and as stress free as possible. The Great North Children’s Hospital Appeal, therefore aims to provide world-class, high-tech facilities, activities and equipment to help a child’s recovery.

The support of The Great North Children’s Hospital Appeal will add considerable value, so that children and young people attending will have the best possible experience to aid their recovery and improve their wellbeing, but also reduce the stresses and strains impacted on the whole family at a very difficult time.