Celebrating 45 years of Radio Lollipop at our Children’s Hospital
Our Trust’s Radio Lollipop is celebrating 45 years of providing comfort, play and entertainment to the patients and families in our care.
And it’s all thanks to the dedication and commitment of the volunteers to the charity-run service – which not only broadcasts programmes to listeners at our Children’s Hospital, but involves face-to-face activities as well.
Volunteer Aimee Morley shared: “I love being part of Radio Lollipop and it’s a real honour to be part of such a long-standing charity. It’s amazing to be celebrating 45 years.”
Radio programmes and play are at the heart of everything they do, but the impact of the organisation goes much further.
A team of volunteers engage with children and their families, offering distraction during difficult times and helping to create cherished memories.
The support contributes to the well-being of everyone involved, from the patients to the visiting siblings; everyone is encouraged to take part and feel included.
Aimee continued: “Our impact is long-lasting and that’s something I’m incredibly proud of. Many of the children we visit have family members who remember us from when we first started out.”
Last year alone, Radio Lollipop reached out and engaged with over 1,000 children and the continued popularity and success of the much-loved LolliTrollie is a testament to the value and enjoyment the service brings to those at our hospital.
The LolliTrollie is a mobile interactive entertainment hub that brings bubbles, disco lights, fibre optics and karaoke to patients wherever they are.
But they aren’t stopping there, as Radio Lollipop is excited to grow the service even further, creating more memorable experiences for the children and families who walk through the doors of our Children’s Hospital.
Aimee concluded: “We are committed to bringing magic and fun to Birmingham Children’s Hospital and making a difference with every interaction."