Is Wonderland migrating too?

Last month my youngest son was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. We were devastated. He was admitted to St Luke's Hospital at Wonderland for a minimum of six months' treatment as an in- and out-patient.

This ward truly lives up to its name - it is a wonderful and colourful ward thanks to the initiatives taken by the great staff and parents of past patients.

All my needs were met in this ward, be they physical, psychological and spiritual. Games were brought by the play teacher for my son to play with. Other parents cooked simple meals in the ward kitchen and encouraged us to eat.

My son has access to a TV with Multiplus, a Playstation, computer, video and DVD players. The room is air-conditioned and has extra beds to accommodate relatives, which was very important for us.

The nurses are all cheerful and entertained my son and his sister. It was such a relief to find such a homely atmosphere.

I thank the consultant, the doctors, nurses and helpers for transforming this ward into such a humane place and also those who are contributing to make having a similar one in the new hospital possible.

In September we will move to the new hospital and this is where my worry lies. Will our children and relatives enjoy all this? Will the ward be independent to protect the children when their immunity is low? Or will our children be confined to hospital rooms for weeks on end?