News: Artfelt thanks to Signs Express
The team behind the new hydrotherapy pool at Sheffield Children's Hospital have given their thanks to Signs Express (Sheffield) for their work on the project.
The £200,000 hydrotherapy pool at the Ryegate Children's Centre, which was built following a successful fundraising campaign, was unveiled in March and opened by Paralympic gold medallist, Oliver Hynd and aims to help disabled youngsters develop their skills and strengthen their bodies.
Replacing a 50-year-old pool, the new sunken pool is easier to access, features modern lighting, including lights beneath the water, and has an improved hoist system, which allows patients to be moved from the changing rooms straight into the pool and shower room.
Templeborough-based, Signs Express worked with Cat Powell, Artfelt manager at The Children's Hospital Charity whose project uses art to brighten hospital walls, make children smile and engage them in creative workshops. Sheffield artists TADO donated their time and brightened up the walls with their funky designs, as part of a collaboration with Artfelt. Artfelt also worked closely with the architects in translating the staff's vision into the pool design; alongside choosing soothing colours for the space.
Signs Express were on hand to assist and advise on the most suitable vinyl and print for the pool environment that has very high humidity levels, and to identify the speciality paint that can be applied to the walls for adhesion.
Carol Morris, owner of Signs Express (Sheffield), said: "It has been a joy to be part of this project. Signs Express (Sheffield) worked with key members of the team including the artists and hospital staff to ensure the right decisions were being made. The end result…a wonderful environment for the children."
Jenny Featherstone, team leader for community physiotherapy and occupational therapy at Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust, added: "We are immensely grateful to all of the people who have been involved in this project. The new pool provided us with a bright, fresh, fun environment which will transform hydrotherapy for all involved."
Signs Express website
Images: tchc.org.uk/
The £200,000 hydrotherapy pool at the Ryegate Children's Centre, which was built following a successful fundraising campaign, was unveiled in March and opened by Paralympic gold medallist, Oliver Hynd and aims to help disabled youngsters develop their skills and strengthen their bodies.
Replacing a 50-year-old pool, the new sunken pool is easier to access, features modern lighting, including lights beneath the water, and has an improved hoist system, which allows patients to be moved from the changing rooms straight into the pool and shower room.
Templeborough-based, Signs Express worked with Cat Powell, Artfelt manager at The Children's Hospital Charity whose project uses art to brighten hospital walls, make children smile and engage them in creative workshops. Sheffield artists TADO donated their time and brightened up the walls with their funky designs, as part of a collaboration with Artfelt. Artfelt also worked closely with the architects in translating the staff's vision into the pool design; alongside choosing soothing colours for the space.
Signs Express were on hand to assist and advise on the most suitable vinyl and print for the pool environment that has very high humidity levels, and to identify the speciality paint that can be applied to the walls for adhesion.
Carol Morris, owner of Signs Express (Sheffield), said: "It has been a joy to be part of this project. Signs Express (Sheffield) worked with key members of the team including the artists and hospital staff to ensure the right decisions were being made. The end result…a wonderful environment for the children."
Jenny Featherstone, team leader for community physiotherapy and occupational therapy at Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust, added: "We are immensely grateful to all of the people who have been involved in this project. The new pool provided us with a bright, fresh, fun environment which will transform hydrotherapy for all involved."
Signs Express website
Images: tchc.org.uk/
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