Who We Are

BUGS is the support group for patients with a burn injury treated at Salisbury District Hospital, who are under the care of the Odstock Centre for Burns, Plastic and Maxillofacial Surgery.

When we were established in May 2000, it was widely recognised that post hospital support for Burns patients was sparse in the UK. 

Our aim is to provide this support to all current and former patients and their families, who may or may not have been treated at Salisbury District Hospital.

We serve a large regional area, from Swindon in the north down to Southampton, Portsmouth, Weymouth and across to the Isle of Wight and the Channel Islands. We are funded solely through charitable donations, under the umbrella of the Stars Appeal and are run by lay and staff volunteers.

What We Do

Our support starts on the ward in a number of ways including visits and essential emergency items on arrival. As patients move out into the community, we provide the opportunity for friendship, information, as well as practical and professional help and advice.

Our main activities include providing:

• Essential toiletries for inpatients
• Patient information
• Emotional Wellbeing via the Engage Project
• Discretional grants to individuals
• Patient advocacy
• Aromatherapy on Odstock Ward
• Unit Quiet Room and Artwork on Odstock Ward
• Funding for to children to attend burn camps
• Funding for families to attend day trips
• Funding young adults to attend activity and retreat weekends
• Promote Burn Prevention