11 November 2026
Murals have taken pride of place at the paediatric phlebotomy clinic at the Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) to make it a more welcoming environment for young patients.
Thanks to £2,288 of funding provided by Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Charity, the striking new murals have been installed in the clinic, where they now take pride of place and enhance the patient experience.
Artist James Croft painted the murals and delivered the artwork to the CDC at Stafford Park, Telford.
He has worked as a freelance illustrator for over 25 years and completed his first hospital mural project nine years ago. Since then, his focus has shifted towards creating artwork for public and healthcare settings, delivering dozens of large-scale projects.
Heidi van Duivenbooden, Phlebotomy Services Manager, said: “We are delighted to unveil our new animal murals in the Paediatric Clinic at the Community Diagnostic Centre.
“We wanted to create more than just a clinical space – we wanted to create an environment that feels welcoming, warm and reassuring for children and their families.”
Julia Clarke, Director of Public Participation at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) said: “We are delighted to have supported this project through funding from Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Charity. We know that appointments can feel daunting for children, so creating welcoming and child-friendly environments is important.
“These wonderful murals make the clinic a brighter, more engaging space that can help put young patients at ease during their appointment. We are grateful to everyone involved in bringing this project to life.”
The service for paediatric patients relocated from Mallings House at PRH to the CDC at Stafford Park, Telford, in March.
Captions:
- The murals at the paediatric phlebotomy clinic at the CDC
- Heidi van Duivenbooden with other members of the Phlebotomy Team and Laura Swannick, Junior Operational Manager at the CDC