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Coming into hospital can be daunting – for whatever the reason and at whatever age.

However, for patients undergoing surgery, this can heighten their stress and anxiety.

But thanks to generous donations to the North West Anglia Hospitals’ Charity, day surgery patients at Stamford & Rutland Hospital now have a hi-tech distraction during their surgery.

The team at Greenwood Ward Day Surgery unit requested charity funding to purchase a Meta Quest 3 VR Headset, to help reduce stress and act as a distraction for patients at the Day Surgery Unit who have been booked in for surgical procedures.

Jo Baron, Greenwood Ward manager, said: “We realise that some patients do feel stress and anxiety at the prospect of coming into hospital for a surgical procedure – despite the best efforts of our staff to help put them at their ease.

“We are very grateful to the Hospitals’ Charity for purchasing the AR Goggles which we know will make a big difference to surgery patients.”

Stamford & Rutland Hospital registered nurse Jane Roberton is pictured with charity project manager Philip Fearn who said: “We are delighted to be able to assist Greenwood Ward with their request to help enhance the experience for patients and staff in our hospitals.

“I would like to extend my thanks to every single person that makes a donation or raises funds for the North West Anglia Hospitals’ Charity in helping to fund items of all sizes and values.”

To make a donation to the North West Anglia Hospitals’ Charity, please visit www.nwahc.enthuse.com