Bake Off winnner brightens sick kids' day

Great British Bake Off winner Nadiya Hussain visited the children's ward at Watford Hospital to help launch a new hospital service.
By The Newsroom
Published 11th Oct 2016, 11:18 BST
Updated 25th Oct 2016, 19:28 BST
Nadiya Hussain visits Starfish Ward at Watford HospitalNadiya Hussain visits Starfish Ward at Watford Hospital
Nadiya Hussain visits Starfish Ward at Watford Hospital

The Starlight Foundation’s new hospital service, called Captain Starlight, aims to improve children’s stay in hospital through entertainment, arts and crafts and play.

Nadiya said: “As a child I spent a lot of time in hospital because my brother and sister were unwell.

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“I’ve experienced first-hand how boring, and at times scary, growing up in a hospital can be.

“The in-hospital services that Starlight provides are game changers for sick children and their families.”