Work to start on baby memorial garden

A memorial garden is set to be built at Derriford Hospital for those who have experienced the loss of a baby.

Work is set to begin on November 1, to transform the overgrown area into a beautiful memorial garden, with the help of the local community coming together, providing somewhere peaceful for parents to go and reflect.

Leading the project is LeighAnne Hedges, who runs the non-profit company ‘Little Things Angel Clothes’, making clothes for tiny babies who have died, said: “I am so pleased that the space has now been allocated and work can begin.  The aim is to provide a calm and tranquil space for families to go when they need quiet time to think and remember their child who died.

“It represents every type of baby loss, including miscarriage, non-viable babies, still birth or toddlers and there will eventually be opportunities to place a simple memorial to a child. I hope this helps Plymouth parents know someone is thinking about them in their grief and that their precious child is still remembered.”

Andrew Davies, Service Lead Environment and Sustainability for Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust, said: "The trust is very pleased to be able to support LeighAnne in this very worthwhile project. The Trust has identified a very suitable area where people can reflect and enjoy the natural environment.

"We will continue to help and guide LeighAnne in any way possible to ensure this project is a success and encourage other businesses in the community to show their support where possible."

LeighAnne is keen to get as much help as possible and is looking for anyone who has links to building companies and thinks they may be able to help with the project to get in contact with her.

To contact LeighAnne and find out more, visit ‘Little Things Angel Clothes' Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/LittleThingsangelclothes