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One of BUGS' aims is to connect patients with others who have lived experiences of a burn injury and can mutually support each other in their recovery.
No matter what age you are, a day out or a weekend away at a burns camp or retreat, provides that opportunity, in a comfortable, relaxed atmosphere.
Their aim is total inclusivity. All those who attend have burn scars of some sort. Even though some are quite minor and some are very extensive, everyone can take part in every activity.
At camps and retreats, there may be some activities you may not normally have the opportunity to do or those that give exclusive access to places like swimming pools. You can escape and have fun in an environment that was created especially for you.
Even though these trips can be funded by other charities, BUGS appreciates that sometimes even the travel costs can be a concern. BUGS believes no-one should miss out on trips than can be of such benefit to your recovery and we will therefore also provide funding for this.
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I am not sure it will be of benefit.
One of the many concerns we hear is 鈥淚 would just like to move on, or, not feel different鈥�. Feedback from those who attend often tell us that they made new friends, or came back more confident having had the opportunity to talk and share their experiences with others in a similar situation. They also found listening to other people鈥檚 life stories helped them with their issues. Some people continue to support each other through social networking.
Here is just some of the feedback we receive about Children鈥檚 Burns Camp:
鈥� It helped me to gain more confidence
鈥� I strengthened my ability to talk to people who I don鈥檛 know and have made more friends
鈥� I鈥檝e learnt to be patient and accept people鈥檚 different needs
鈥� Listening to other people鈥檚 life stories helps with issues that you have
鈥� I enjoyed the weekend, activities were cool
鈥� Camp helps as I can talk to people who are the same
Who is eligible?
Funding is open to all former patients treated for a burn injury at SA国际传媒 Hospital. It is however limited and if there is high demand for places, grants may be discretionary.
鈥� Families: BUGS holds an annual Family Fun Day. Places we have previously visited include Paultons Park and Marwell Zoo. Former patients will be invited directly by the Paediatric Outreach Nurse. To be included in the email, please email us as detailed below.
鈥� Children aged 8-17 years: BUGS funds the Burns Camps organised by the Frenchay After Burns Children鈥檚 Club (FAB Club) and The Children鈥檚 Burn Club.
鈥� Young Adults - 18-25 years: Charities such as the Dan鈥檚 Fund and the Young Adult Burns Support Network organise and fund retreat weekends.
鈥� Adults 25+ years: Charities such as the Dan鈥檚 Fund organise and fund retreat weekends.
Where can I find out more information?
BUGS is aiming to hold other day trips depending on interest and volunteer availability. If you would like to be notified of an event, please make a request to be added to our mailing list as detailed below.
To be included in the list, please email us at sft.bugs@nhs.net with your:
鈥� Full Name (and child鈥檚 full name if applicable)
鈥� Email address
鈥� DOB 鈥� this is so we can send you details of the camps/retreats appropriate for your age.
鈥� Salisbury Hospital Patient Number 鈥� Your hospital number is only used by authorised staff members to identify you as a Salisbury Hospital patient.
By providing these details you are giving permission to BUGS to use them for the purposes detailed above. You can request these details, amend or erase them at any time by emailing us at sft.bugs@nhs.net.
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National Charities Websites / Social Media
If you see a camp/retreat organised by a national burns charity and are interested in attending, you can apply for funding to attend by emailing us at the address above.
鈥� British Burns Association 鈥� 听
鈥� The Children鈥檚 Burn Club 鈥� 听
鈥� Frenchay AfterBurns Club 鈥� 听
鈥� Dan鈥檚 Fund for Burns 鈥� 听
Our staff at SA国际传媒 Hospital have long been well regarded for the quality of care and treatment they provide for our patients and for their innovation, commitment and professionalism. This has been recognised in a wide range of achievements and it is reflected in our award of NHS Foundation Trust status. This is afforded to hospitals that provide the highest standards of care.
