CNWL NHS Health Charity launches Winter Appeal to transform Family Room for specialist children`s inpatient centre

Collingham, part of Central and North West London (CNWL) NHS Foundation Trust, offers specialist services to children under 13 experiencing difficulties with their family, school or the wider world.

Why a Family Room

For children staying in a mental health inpatient unit, being away from their family is often one of the hardest parts of their experience. Currently, there's limited private, comfortable space for family visits at Collingham, with the spaces available being functional rather than therapeutic.

We want to create a dedicated space where families can talk, play and just be together. This will help to maintain important family connections and support their child's recovery throughout their stay.

Michael’s* story

When nine-year-old Michael* came to Collingham Child and Family Centre, his family found the kindness and support they desperately needed. But they also realised just how important it is to have somewhere comfortable to spend time together as a family. A place to relax and enjoy those precious moments as a family. 

For families experiencing some of the most difficult times in their lives, these moments can mean so much.

*Michael’s name has been changed to protect his family’s anonymity.