Children's Rolls-Royce for St Richard's Hospital

The Rolls-Royce SRH will allow children awaiting surgery to drive themselves to the operating theatre, through the pediatric unit corridors lined with ‘traffic signs’.

It is hoped the experience of ‘self-drive to theatre’ will reduce child patient stress.

Sue Nicholls, paediatric matron at Western Sussex Hospitals NSH Foundation Trust, said: “It’s wonderful seeing a smiley face on the way to theatre, rather than an apprehensive one, and everyone caring for children at St Richard’s is so grateful to Rolls-Royce for this unique donation.

“We know boys and girls alike will love driving it and in the coming years it will help turn a daunting experience into a more fun and enjoyable one for hundreds and hundreds of children.”