
Thanks to the generosity of Sheffield Hospitals Charity supporters, we are proud to have refurbished a staff room on Rivelin to become a beautiful calm room, hugely benefiting hardworking staff at Jessop Wing.
It has been transformed from a plain crowded office area with furniture covering most of the room to a positive and private space.
Photos taken of the staff room before refurbishment
The blinds have been replaced with film on the windows which adds aesthetically to the room and ensures privacy for relaxation and reflection. In addition to providing natural light, beautiful LED lighting has been installed to help create an atmosphere for practicing mindfulness.
New, comfortable furniture and specially selected artwork are the final changes to what is now a wonderful calm environment, perfect for taking a break during busy working hours, or creating a positive space in which to conduct clinical supervision.
The transformed calm room
Helen Thompson, Professional Midwifery Advocate Lead and Wellbeing Champion on the Jessop Wing, told the charity how pleased she was to receive our support and see how her ideas for the room have come to fruition.
“The welfare of staff is paramount. I wanted to create a space that allows staff to take time out from a busy shift to reflect and feel relaxed in a positive and uplifting area.
Staff will have a lovely calm space to relax, unwind, be creative, pray, enjoy art, yoga meditation and mindfulness. Restorative clinical supervision can now also take place in a positive room.
Photograph of Helen Thompson, Professional Midwifery Advocate Lead and Wellbeing Champion, in the completed room
"Positive staff wellbeing is known to improve sickness and retention rates and enhance resilience. Staff will benefit by utilising the relaxing and comfortable room and having a safe space to think and escape, reduce their anxieties, and feel rested.
The support from the Charity Team has been incredible! I could not have done this without them; they have helped me at every step of the way. I never imagined we could have such a beautiful room!” - Helen Thompson
If you’re an NHS staff member across Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS FT or Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS FT, and you have an idea for a space near you that could be transformed through charity funding, check out the staff area of our website now.
Published: Friday 22nd of August 2025