The room was previously a store cupboard, but after receiving a very generous donation from the MusicVCancer charity the room has been fully refurbished into a large family room for people visiting relatives and friends on the ward.

MusicVCancer founder Tony Larkin said “It has been a great thing to see the new family room open and I hope many people find comfort in using it. Andy was a great friend of mine and it means a lot for me to do something in his memory for him and his family. There is a picture of Andy in the room to remember a much loved friend and family member.”

Ward matron Rosie Livingston added: “We are always so grateful for the generosity of people and all the donations we receive.

“To be able to transform a store cupboard which was barely used into this wonderful family room which will be appreciated by people who are in need of a private comforting place to visit a family or friend on the ward is wonderful. I would like to thank Tony and the MusicVCancer charity for this fantastic gift.”