Cots 4 Tots - A Charity That Helps Families With Neonatal Intensive Care

Cots 4 Tots offers accommodations close to hospitals for families whose babies are in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. It is managed by the Great Appeal, the dedicated charity that supports Bristol Children's Hospital. Abbey Silvester ran the AJ Bell Great Bristol Run in support of the Great Appeal.

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The Cots 4 Tots story

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The Cots 4 Tots story began in 2010 with a fund-raising appeal for Bristol's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at St Michael's Hospital. Since its beginning, the charity has raised tens of thousands of pounds to support families with sick or premature babies in the West of England and South Wales. Its work includes family accommodation houses and providing state-of-the-art equipment for the NICU.

Cots for Tots House is a "home away from home" for families in hospital. It is located near the NICU, allowing parents to be close to their children. Since 2012 the charity has assisted more than 2,100 families stay in the home.

Families who stay at Cots For Tots House are reassured they are not on their own. They can discuss their experiences with other parents who are experiencing the same thing. In addition they have access many services to make their stay as comfortable as is possible.

The charity also supports musicians who visit the NICU to help reduce stress and pain for both parents and their babies. It has been proven this improves the quality of life for the patient and their family members. Music therapy can also reduce the amount of medication required to treat children, saving time and money for hospitals. The therapist utilizes specially-designed resonant instruments that are tuned to specific frequencies and play soothing music for infants. The resonant musical instruments can also help relax fathers and mothers.

The Cots 4 Tots website

The Cots 4 Tots website is the home of a unique charity that raises money for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at St Michael's Hospital in Bristol. The charity is a part of Wallace & Gromit's Grand Appeal, and it also funds Cots for Tots House which offers free home-from-home accommodation for families whose children have been treated at the neonatal intensive-care unit. The charity has helped thousands of families over the past decade.

Abbey Silvester's two kids, Alfie and Mollie, both were in the neonatal intensive care unit at St Michael's Hospital. She claims that Cots for Tots "was an absolute Godsend" and that she and her family wouldn't be able to get through the day without it. "You create friendships here, you create an authentic community and you love for each other," she said. "Without it, who knows what our lives would have been like."

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The Cots 4 Tots Facebook page

A charity that helps families with babies who are life-threateningly sick is celebrating their 10th anniversary. It offers parents the opportunity to stay with their children while they receive care at St Michael's Hospital, Bristol. The charity also raises money for medical equipment that is specialised and offers support to families. It is part Wallace & Gromit's Grand Appeal - the official Bristol Children's Hospital Charity.

Families who have used the Cots for Tots house say it is an amazing place to be. Natasha Attwood, who stayed there twice while her twins were in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, said the charity is "an absolute blessing". She added: "You build friendships here, you forge a real community and love for one others. They care for the parents, allowing them to take care of their children."

To support the Cots for Tots charity, please donate to them here. You can donate as much or little as you want. A night's stay can be financed with just PS1 per week. You can also make a monthly contribution.

The Cots 4 Tots Instagram account

Joe Tahan's Furniture's Cots 4 Tots initiative aimed at providing essential sleeping accommodations for children participating in the Neighborhood Center's childcare program has been successfully funded. The Neighborhood Center extends its deepest gratitude to all who contributed.

Abbey Silvester took part in Abbey Silvester's participation in AJ Bell Great Bristol Run, a charity which raises money for Cots For Tots. The charity is dedicated to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of St Michael's Hospital Bristol. The charity, which is part of Wallace & Gromit’s Grand Appeal provides home-from-home accommodations for families who stay at the hospital.

The house, which was opened after PS1m had been raised locally and allows parents to be close to their sick children, while being able cook and wash their dishes, as well as take a nap. The house also lets them establish friendships and help families in the same situation.

Natasha Attwood has a special connection to the charity as she stayed at the house with her son Cobie and daughter Avalon. She calls it "a Godsend". Her daughter and son are now healthy, however she continues to visit them regularly and is thankful to the team that looked after them.