Plans for a £2m “patient hotel” in Bristol have been announced to provide a home-like environment for children who no longer need hospital beds but still require care. The development, located on Southwell Street, aims to reunite families and ease the burden on Bristol Children’s Hospital, which serves the largest catchment area in England. Clinical chair Martin Gargan highlighted the hotel’s role in offering “a sense of normality” and freeing up hospital bed space. The hotel, inspired by a Swedish model and potentially the first in the UK, will feature 12 ensuite rooms, communal facilities, and offer therapy and rehabilitation services. It will support children recovering from brain injuries, complex surgeries, and those needing ongoing therapeutic input. The Grand Appeal, in partnership with Bristol Children’s Hospital, has submitted a planning application and aims to set a new standard for children’s post-hospital care in the UK.
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Wow, that sounds amazing! The idea of a “patient hotel” is such a game-changer for families. Do you know how long children typically stay in this kind of facility before they can go home? And how do they decide which children are eligible for the hotel instead of staying in the hospital?
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such a great idea! Props to everyone involved for making recovery a bit easier and more comfortable for these families 
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This is the first time i hear about patient hotels! What do you think are the most significant benefits of this “patient hotel” concept for children who no longer need hospital beds but still require care?