Phase 1 - The Children's Hospital for Wales

Phase One of the Children’s Hospital for Wales

The building work on Phase One of the Children's Hospital for Wales began in April 2003. The hospital admitted its first patients at the end of February 2005 and the Noah’s Ark Appeal led by Charlotte Church and young patients handed over the keys to the Cardiff and Vale NHS Trust on March 1st 2005. Catherine Zeta Jones and Michael Douglas opened the Children’s Hospital for Wales (Phase One) in 2006.

Phase One of the Children's Hospital for Wales brought new, purpose-designed buildings and facilities for children's services.

A new main entrance, atrium and reception. As this is on the Ocean floor of the hospital, the artwork all ties in with the ocean theme. There is a huge fish tank and a giant fish tree sculpture. The interactive wall makes all different sounds of the sea plus some calming music

Two medical wards (Ocean and Land) with bedside parents' accommodation; family room,parent lounges and playrooms. There is an education room too. Hear Logan’s story.

A children's cancer unit on two floors (Sky and Space) including an in-patient ward, day care unit, outpatients and full family accommodation. There is a teenage lounge with internet café, younger children’s playrooms, a quiet room and a parent lounge. Hear Orla’s story.

State of the art surroundings with much use of art, technology and lighting to distract children from pain and aid recovery are key features. Each floor has its own distinct artwork theme.

In addition to the capital appeal for building, art programme and equipment. For more information on how the Noah’s Ark Appeal has continued to help the Children’s Hospital for Wales since phase one opened click here.