I had so much fun at hospital school at the Brompton. It was a chance to escape off the ward and have some normal in my life. All of the teachers made me feel welcome and was fun going to hospital school. My favorite day was Fridays when we done baking!

It has been such a pleasure working with the Chelsea Community Hospital School, always committed to making the hospital a brighter place for patients and their families. Students have created beautiful displays of art and photography to keep our corridors warm and inviting, and a Happy News corner outside PICU where many parents need it. The school team suggest thoughtful treats and rewards for patients, from getting to know each student so closely. I have even enjoyed sweet treats, shared with me from proud patients who look forward to their school baking sessions. Thank you for bringing smiles to us all, families and staff alike, you will be greatly missed.

Doing activities in art and baking things.

My most unforgettable memories of school was the hatching of the chicks 🥰 it was a pleasure working with all of the teachers. They are all amazing and incredible and how they still keep our patients excited to attend school despite of them being an in patients. Will definitely miss you all and handover times 🙂

I have many lovely memories from my time at the Brompton Hospital. I loved the school trips especially to the London Dungeon. It was also great fun taking students to the Ferrari and Lamborghini garages. I also ran youth club for many years which was lots of fun.

Thank you so much to the wonderful teachers at the school. You are always so willing to come to PICU/PHDU to support the children’s education. You are incredibly courteous and always check with the medical team to ensure it is suitable for each child to attend school. We have worked so well together as part of a truly multidisciplinary and holistic approach to patient care. We will miss you all very much.

Thank you for all the wonderful help and support over the many years for our patients. You have all been incredible to work alongside with, and we will miss you all. One of my favourite memories was most definitely the chicks hatching!

Thank you for all the care you have shown our patients. They are always enthusiastic about the fantastic activities they have done at school, especially the cooking/baking sessions. Thank you also for accommodating our requests to do with their healthcare so flexibly. Your team will be missed.

I am a consultant at RBH, and one of the magic formulas we developed so well was the multi-disciplinary team that worked with so much dedication to deliver the best wrap around care for patients, parents and sometimes even siblings. In the school, at the bedside, and through being involved in so many aspects of a patients needs in delivering better care. I always have felt that we couldn't ever do a proper job as paediatricians without our teacher colleagues. They are the eyes and ears on the ground, keeping kids safe and supporting their medical needs to allow them to get into and stay in school. The Hospital school team does all of those roles and more. The expertise developed around educating very sick children in all hospital settings is a revelation, and the Brompton team were brilliant educators, mentors, counselors and colleagues to the whole MDT. It is such a sadness to lose this special team of friends and colleagues. Services like ours grow so organically, over time with respect and generosity from everyone involved. It feels like the end of a love affair - poignant and heartbreaking. Thank you all so much for everything you have done for our patients and families.