Specialist help for a family in need
Overview
A referral was received for a family with three young children, one of whom had been diagnosed with enuresis (night-time bedwetting) and was under the care of the local incontinence team. As part of the child’s treatment, Mum had to wake them throughout the night to try to use the toilet—but despite her best efforts, the bed was still soiled on most nights.
Over time, the child’s bed, mattress, and bedding had become completely unfit for use. The constant disruption to the child’s sleep was also affecting their wellbeing, as well as their school attendance and punctuality. Sadly, the other children in the household were also without suitable mattresses or bedding, and their parent simply couldn’t afford to replace them.
How Time for Bed Helped
Time for Bed stepped in to provide:
• A complete, new bed bundle (bed, mattress, bedding) for the child experiencing enuresis
• New mattresses and bedding for the other two children
• The inclusion of a waterproof mattress for the child under treatment was especially important for hygiene and comfort, helping to support their ongoing medical needs.
Outcomes
Thanks to having appropriate, comfortable beds, the children have now been able to develop healthy bedtime routines. Mum reports that there has already been a noticeable improvement in school punctuality, with the children waking up more rested and ready for the day ahead.
“Mum was very appreciative and could not fault the service and the speedy delivery of the bed. Julie is very quick and helpful with referrals, and they get sorted very quickly.”
— Learning Mentor
“I love having a brand-new bed that is dry and clean.”
— 9-year-old pupil
“Mum is very grateful to receive the beds—particularly the waterproof mattress—and she was impressed with the quick service and quality of the beds.”
— Referral Feedback
Help us create a brighter future
This family’s story is just one example of how something as simple as a bed can make a world of difference. At Time for Bed, we continue to work towards our mission of ensuring no child has to sleep without a proper bed.
Here is how you can get involved:
Information for schools – referring a family for support
If you represent a primary or secondary school, you can apply for your institution to become a Time for Bed referral partner, allowing you to refer families for support. For more information on becoming a referral partner visit our referrals guidance page, where you can find all you need to start the registration process.
Support Time for Bed
There are many ways you can support Time for Bed and make a real difference to the lives of children in Merseyside. From making a donation, to fundraising, to becoming a corporate partner, your support will help us to ensure every child in Merseyside has their own bed. Find out more about ways you can support us via our support pages.
