Cots for Tots provides accommodation near the hospital to families with babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. It is managed by the Great Appeal, the dedicated charity that helps Bristol Children's Hospital. Abbey Silvester ran the AJ Bell Great Bristol Run in support.

The Cots 4 Tots story
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The Cots 4 Tots story began in the year 2010 with a fundraising appeal for Bristol's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at St Michael's Hospital. Since its beginning the charity has raised tens and thousands of pounds to support families with sick or premature babies in the West of England and South Wales. Its mission is to provide families with accommodation houses and state-of-the-art equipment for the NICU.
Cots for Tots House serves as a "home away from home" for families who are being treated in a hospital. It is located near the NICU and allows parents to be close to their infants. Since 2012 the charity has helped more than 2,100 families stay at the house.
Families who reside at Cots for Tots House can be reassured that they are not alone. They are part of a community of other parents going through the same thing as them and they are able to help each other out. They also have access to a variety of facilities that will ensure their stay is as comfortable as is possible.
The charity also supports a music therapist who visits the NICU to reduce stress and pain levels for babies and their parents. This has been proven to improve the quality of life for both patients and their families. Music therapy can cut down on the amount needed to treat children, which can save hospitals both time and money. The therapist utilizes specially-designed resonant musical instruments that are tuned to specific frequencies, and they play soothing tunes that soothe babies. The resonant musical instruments also relax mothers and fathers.
The Cots 4 Tots website
The Cots 4 Tots website is the home of a special charity raising money for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at St Michael's Hospital in Bristol. The charity is part of Wallace Gromit’s Grand Appeal, and it also supports Cots for Tots House which offers free home-from-home accommodation for families whose children are being treated in the neonatal intensive-care unit. The charity has assisted hundreds of families over the last decade.
Abbey Silvester's children Alfie and Mollie spent time at St Michael's Hospital's neonatal intensive unit. She claims Cots for Tots was "an absolute godsend" and her family and she wouldn't have been able to get through the day without it. "You make friends here, you create an authentic community and you love for one another," she said. "Without it, who knows what our lives might look like?"
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The Cots 4 Tots Facebook page
A charity that assists families with life-threatening sick babies is celebrating its 10th anniversary. It provides home-from-home accommodations close to the hospital so that parents can stay close to their children while they receive medical treatment at St Michael's Hospital in Bristol. The charity raises funds to purchase medical equipment, and provides support for families. It is part Wallace Gromit's Grand Appeal - the official Bristol Children's Hospital Charity.
The Cots for Tots House is a wonderful location, according to families who have utilized it. Natasha Attwood, who stayed there twice while her twins were in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, said the charity was "an absolute godsend". She added: "You build friendships here, you forge a real community and love for each the other. They take care of parents so that they can look after their kids."
Donate now to help Cots for Tots. You can give as much or as little as you want. A simple PS1 donation per week will provide a night's lodging. You can also contribute monthly.
The Cots 4 Tots Instagram account
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Abbey Silvester took part in the AJ Bell Great Bristol Run, a charity which raises money for Cots For Tots. This charity is dedicated to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of St Michael's Hospital Bristol. The charity, part of Wallace Gromit's Grand Appeal, also provides home-from-home accommodation for families staying in the hospital.
The house, which was erected after PS1m was a local child, allows parents stay close to their sick children, while being able to cook, wash, and have a rest. The house also lets them make connections and help other families who are in the same position.
Natasha Attwood has a special relationship with the charity since she was a guest at the home with her son Cobie and her daughter Avalon. She describes it as "an absolute Godsend." Her daughter and son are well and healthy, but she still visits the hospital frequently and is very grateful to the staff who took care of them.