McCoo artist is wowed by new-look rooms in Forth Valley ICU
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Steven Brown was delighted to officially open the rooms, which have been given a colourful makeover to make them more welcoming for families who are often taken there at difficult times.
His brightly coloured paintings are centrepieces of a scheme which has transformed a clinical atmosphere into one filled with colour and comfort.
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Hide AdThe £5000 upgrade was supported with funding from Organ Donation Scotland and local donations to the Unit.
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Mr Brown was so impressed he promised to send them more items from his collection for the rooms.
He said: “I was delighted and honoured to be asked to help here. It’s critical that we have an area like this and sitting here with all these colours makes you feel a little easier.”
The makeover was the brainchild of Kimberley Kirkbright, senior clinical Nurse in the Intensive Care Unit, who stressed it had been a team effort.
She explained: “We wanted people to feel comfortable and create a gentler atmosphere. Coming into one of these rooms now doesn’t signal bad news – that’s the crux of the whole vision.
As well as comfy chairs and cushions the rooms also feature tea and coffee making facilities which were not available previously.