Young patients at Heartlands Hospital were given a ‘spooktacular’ treat today when nursery nurses on the children’s ward threw a Halloween party.

Organised by Samantha Phillips and Julie Luckman – nursery nurses on Ward 16 – 10 patients from just a few months to 11-years-old, enjoyed games and a special appearance by a magician, David Oakley. He entertained the children with a scary box of tricks, including ‘Dracula’s creepy coffin’. They enjoyed themed games including ‘pin the spider on the web’ and each received a goody bag of spooky treats.

Julie Luckman, Nursery Nurse on Ward 16, commented: “We try to make our patients’ stay in hospital fun and Halloween is a great opportunity to play games and dress up. The children all really enjoyed the magic and games and especially enjoyed the Halloweeny green popcorn.”