A brand new Garden of Reflection, created to remember all those who have given the gift of life through organ donation, is now open for people to visit at Royal Bolton Hospital.
Situated opposite the hospital’s Emergency Department, the garden aims to provide a tranquil space for families to visit and pay their respects.
Paths have been designed to signpost people to the Trust’s faith facilities where people can access wellbeing support and advice.
The space aims to recognise the efforts of staff, patients and their families to transform lives by encouraging conversation about organ donation.
Since 2015, the Trust has referred more than 150 suitable donors for organ donation resulting in 46 organs being donated, saving 51 lives.
Suzanne Lomax, Bereavement Lead at Bolton NHS Foundation Trust, said:
The garden looks fantastic and I hope our donor families and staff will be able to use the space in their own special way to feel close to their loved ones and to reflect.
“When a loved one dies families and friends can experience huge loss and often feel very isolated, and this area will help to support a person during and following bereavement whilst recognising the amazing gift given to save the life of another.
“We would like to celebrate and thank all of our donor families for what they have done to help others.
