A trade union has donated £4,000 to improve a children’s hospital ward.

GMB and its members made the donation to charity Momentum which wants to create a playroom and refurbish a parent’s room at Epsom Hospital.

Paul Maloney, GMB regional secretary, said: "I have been to visit the children's ward at Epsom Hospital and have seen first-hand the invaluable work that staff and Momentum are doing to make life better for children receiving treatment and to support their families.

"This has included redecorating the ward to make it more welcoming to children and providing additional equipment.

"Going to hospital can be a traumatic time for children and I am convinced the work carried out by Momentum makes a huge difference to them and their families."