Sheffield Hospitals Charity Fund Another Year of Transformative Activities at Spinal Injuries Centre
Sheffield Hospitals Charity have funded another year of therapeutic activities for patients and families in the Princess Royal Spinal Injuries Centre.
The centre, located at the Northern General Hospital, is the second largest in the UK. It is one of eight centres in England designated to receive and treat patients with spinal cord injuries. Serving a population stretching as far as East Anglia, it is the regional centre for excellence for Yorkshire, North and North-West England, the East, West Midlands and East Midlands, meaning many patients are miles away from their loved ones and their homes.
Activities funded by the charity include arts & crafts, cooking & baking, bingo and game sessions, adapted bike rides, gardening and karaoke. Special events have also been organised, such as a Halloween party, a Christmas Fayre, and Osborn family BBQs.
These have been developed to improve the patients social, psychological and physical wellbeing and enhance their experience at the Spinal Centre. Many of the patients are paralysed and are attending therapies to build their strength and stamina to regain as much independence as possible. The events also provide patients with the opportunity to engage in celebrations with their family and friends.
A patient from Osborn 3 said, “What a fantastic way of getting lots of patients and families together. I have such a lovely time with laughter and smiles from everyone. There is always plenty of singing, fun quizzes, and even opportunities to cook or bake for our loved ones. Julie is brilliant with all the activities and we’re so grateful to Sheffield Hospitals Charity for making it happen!”
Julie Tuffin, Activities Coordinator at the Princess Royal Spinal Injuries Centre, said, “Sheffield Hospitals Charity have provided this support to patients and families on Osborn for over 10 years now which we’re incredibly grateful for. We’ve been able to develop these activities to suit individual needs and requirements which is so important for the patients and their recovery. The benefits of these activities are remarkable.”
Published: Thursday 17th of July 2025