The gardens, which are being provided by the Shrewsbury Severn Rotary Club, will form part of the new critical care unit and oncology ward at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.

Dr Chris Mowatt, clinical director for critical care, said: ‘The new unit – including this unique outdoor space – will offer a far better environment for our patients, bringing high-quality specialist care together in one place and making their time in hospital more comfortable.'

Club president Johnathan Callwood said he was ‘thrilled' that Rotary was partnering with the trust to plan for the gardens. He said: ‘Rotary has been at the forefront of many innovative projects over the years, but it is fair to say none as far-reaching nor exciting as the sky garden whose name will be unveiled shortly.

‘We confidently anticipate that the sky gardens will bring enormous enjoyment to patients requiring care in the new facilities and we are delighted to work with The Shrewsbury and Telford NHS Hospital Trust (SaTH) to support the creation, design and fundraising of this most exciting new facility.

‘We also know that this will be the beginning of a close relationship between Shrewsbury Severn Rotary Club and SaTH and that this stimulating project will benefit many Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin and mid Wales residents for years to come.'

To launch fundraising efforts for the new facility Shrewsbury Severn Rotary Club is holding a special event at Berwick House, Shrewsbury, on Tuesday 2 December.

Tickets can be obtained through joycelin@mountsevern.co.uk.