Aylesbury coronavirus sculpture gets planning permission
It will stand outside Stoke Mandeville Hospital
Planning permission has been granted for the Aylesbury sculpture.
Nightingale’s Rainbow will stand 6.5 metres tall on the roundabout at the A&E entrance to Stoke Mandeville Hospital in Aylesbury.
It will consist of an arch covered with thousand of tiles in rainbow colours, reflecting the symbol which has become synonymous with the public recognition for the tireless work of healthcare staff during the crisis.
Trust Chief Executive Neil Macdonald said:
“It will be an honour to have Nightingale’s Rainbow installed at Stoke Mandeville Hospital. This has been the toughest year in the history of the NHS and the installation will be a tribute to the hard work and sacrifices made by those working in health and social care across Buckinghamshire.”
The construction of Nightingale’s Rainbow is being funded by local organisations including acar2go, Aylesbury Town Council, Buckinghamshire Freemasons, Dell Motors, Human Engine, McCormick, QMP and Sodexo. Work is expected to begin on the site after winter with the Rainbow in place by Spring 2021.
The installation will also be the focal point for the Nightingale’s Rainbow Appeal which will raise money for Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity and Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust Charitable Fund through the sponsorship of Rainbow Tiles.
Jo Turner, CEO of Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity says:
“We are so pleased to be involved in this project and would like to thank all the organisations who have helped make the construction of Nightingale’s Rainbow possible.
“Our fundraising income has been severely impacted this year and demand for our services is expected to increase this winter. The Nightingale’s Rainbow Appeal gives our community the opportunity to support healthcare in their area, and be part of this amazing new Aylesbury landmark.’