Maitland Cottage Children's Orthopaedic Hospital

01/08/2024

After 100 years since Maitland Cottage Hospital opened its doors and after 72 years in Newlands, the decision was taken to move the orthopaedic service to Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital (RCWMCH) in Rondebosch.
A brand new orthopaedic ward is being built at RCWMCH and will continue to serve our children with as much love and care as it has always done over the years.

The decision was taken for various reasons including it's financial viability going forward (fundraising for the hospital had become extremely difficult) and also because of the difficulty that some parents faced in getting to the Newlands hospital, which as many parents will know was not on a direct transport route.

It was with heavy hearts that we closed the doors in Newlands with so many thousands of our little patients having received life altering operations and care and so many beautiful memories.
We look forward to a bright and prosperous future at Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital.

06/02/2024

So very excited to still be receiving presents, our children couldn't wait to unwrap their gifts and eagerly tore into the wrapping paper!
Thank you to our generous donors!

31/01/2024

So inviting! Colourful benches made more attractive with dragonfly paintings! An outside relaxation area in the quad!

17/01/2024

It's the usual busy-ness at hospital with everyone being as "busy as bees"!

31/12/2023

13/12/2023

Just amazing!! All excited to bring some Christmas cheer, our volunteers decided to spoil the children with cakes, juice and an activity!!
Contact Fiona at info@mch.org.za or on 021 674-2090 if you wish to arrange a donation to the children.

06/12/2023

In celebration of Disability Day, we highlight the important role of all nursing and support staff who bring accessibility of healthcare and wellness to improve the lives of children in our care.

Design

29/11/2023

Children enjoying more fun art activities!!

15/11/2023

Enjoyment in art & craft as the international volunteer happily guided our children through some hand painting and taught them how to make penguins.

Please feel free to donate much needed water colour paints and colouring books.

&crafts children thinking skills their creativity

31/10/2023

You can make Christmas extra special for the children in our care by donating gift bags of sweets, chocolates and juice or donate online to our Christmas Gift Appeal https://mch.org.za/how-can-you-help/

# gifts for our children gifts stocking joy love of Christmas

12/10/2023

It's World Arthritis Day. This week 12-20 October is also Bone and Joint week focusing on disorders which are the most common cause of severe long-term pain and physical disability - including back pain, arthritis and the effects of childhood obesity on the musculoskeletal system.