UK's first rooftop intensive care ward opens at King's College Hospital to aid patient recovery
By
Vicki Loader
Crispy enough to crunch, soft enough to enjoy. A good bake.
Summary
King's College Hospital in London has opened the UK's first rooftop intensive care ward, designed to aid patient recovery through exposure to fresh air, sunlight, and the outdoors. The first patient, Hollie Allan (29), who had been in intensive care for two months, was moved to the outdoor ward and had an emotional response to being outside again. The initiative aims to study how outdoor exposure boosts recovery for seriously ill patients.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledBrace yourself for the cold!
I'm sorry, it's so nice. It's so beautiful.
I forgot what it feels like to be outside.
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