The Blood Sciences Team at Broomfield Hospital were happy to host a Harvey’s Gang visit for a local youngster and his family on Friday.
They were given a tour of the Reception, Biochemistry and Haematology laboratories, taking a look at what happens to the blood samples and getting up close to the analysers to see them working. They were able to centrifuge some samples to see how the blood separates prior to analysis, and look down a microscope to see the different cells and parasites in the blood. They also visited the phlebotomy department and sat in the chair where they would sit for having their blood taken.
The family reported back how much the visit was enjoyed, and that their son was feeling much more positive about his blood test now.
Leslie Cybichowski, Training and Health & Safety Lead
Following the tour Luciano's Dad wrote:
I reached out to Harvey’s Gang as my child with ASD had sensory issues with needles and blood, but knew he really needed the test.
After almost losing hope , I found Harvey’s Gang and the IBMS were so patient and understanding. They help to find a local hospital and pre sent their Superlab comics that had our son excited to go.
On the day, we met Lesley at Broomfield Hospital for the tour and even got to bring our daughter along. It was so educational and eye opening as our child is also an aspiring scientist. He is now really confident and positive on booking his blood test and he knows his blood is in safe care of top level scientists and professional health care people
It was so educational and eye opening as our child is also an aspiring scientist
He is now really confident and positive on booking his blood test and he knows his blood is in safe care of top level scientists and professional health care people
