EVELINA CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL WINS PRIZE FOR ARTISTIC REDESIGN

Evelina London Children’s Hospital has won a prize for the creative refurbishment of existing wards and the design of its new centre.

The Evelina 1+ Art scheme, which included the ideas of children, young people, and staff, was highly commended at the European Healthcare Design awards this year.

The art project, designed by community art team Art in Site, included designing special rails mounted to the ceiling above beds, and magnetic wallpaper to allow patients to attach items from home. Patients said this helped their recovery following heart surgery because they felt like they were in a familiar environment.