Help us create a compassionate, private space where bereaved families can find comfort and support during their most difficult moments.
Losing a baby is a heartbreak no family should have to endure, yet when it happens, the right environment can make a difference. A dedicated bereavement suite will provide families at Kettering General Hospital with the space and privacy they need to grieve, remember, and begin to heal.
Why This Appeal Matters
Currently, families at Kettering General Hospital who experience the devastating loss of their baby. the only bereavement room is within the labour suite, surrounded by the sounds of new life, making an already heartbreaking experience even harder.
This is an extremely upsetting and emotional time for families. While we work very closely and supportively with parents, we know our facilities let us down. We want to change that.Lisa Drummond, Kettering General Hospital’s Lead Bereavement Midwife
Our Vision for the Twinkling Stars Suite
The new bereavement suite will be located adjacent to the Delivery Suite but entirely separate, providing families with:
- A Private Bereavement Room with ensuite facilities and a cold cot for precious time with their baby.
- A Dedicated Family Room equipped with a kitchenette, sofa bed, and a peaceful, private space for families to gather and support each other.
- A Quiet Room and Office Space for bereavement midwives, where sensitive conversations, such as post-mortem discussions, can be conducted with care and privacy.
Donate to the Twinkling Stars appeal
The Twinkling Stars Appeal is aiming to raise over £350,000 to create a dedicated maternity bereavement suite, offering families privacy, compassion, and the space they need during such a difficult time.
Do you have a brilliant idea to help us reach our goal? Here are some ways you can get involved:
- Take part in a running event like a marathon, half marathon, or tough mudder.
- Organise a skydive or abseil challenge.
- Host a coffee morning, cake sale, or community event.
- Whatever your idea, we’re here to support you every step of the way.
How your support helps
Please note: In the event we exceed or fall short of our fundraising targets, funds raised will be allocated to projects as close to the original intention as possible.