A 12-year-old patient has won a competition to design a diabetes service logo to be displayed at Watford General Hospital.

The contest was won by Savannah Trippick who was praised for her "clever and colourful" design which features jungle animals wearing sensors and insulin pump devices.

Framed prints of Savannah’s winning logo are now on display in the children's outpatients department at Watford General and Hemel Hempstead Hospital, where patients, families, and visitors can admire her work.

Christine Barker, Savannah’s mum, said: "We are very proud of Savannah, for not only winning the competition but how she has coped since being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes.

"Savannah wanted to show that diabetes can affect everyone including animals.

"She was happy to design the artwork and give a little something back to the team who look after her so well."

12-year-old Savannah Trippick with her winning designTwelve-year-old Savannah Trippick with her winning design (Image: West Herts Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust) The competition invited young patients to create a playful logo for the team, providing a fun opportunity to showcase their creativity and connect with their care team.

Savannah's design, which incorporated jungle animals into the team’s name, was praised for its imagination and meaning.

A spokesperson for West Herts Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust said: "Savannah painted the jungle animals wearing sensors and insulin pump devices, which is the technology that she and other young patients use to monitor their blood sugar levels. 

"Her design not only added fun to the team’s logo but also helped create a sense of connection and understanding for young patients navigating their own diabetes journeys."

Framed prints of Savannah’s winning logo are on display in the Children's Outpatients Department at Watford General Framed prints of Savannah’s winning logo are on display in the Children's Outpatients Department at Watford General (Image: West Herts Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust)

Paediatric diabetes specialist nurse, Amy Archbold, who organised the competition, added: "We were amazed by the creativity and thoughtfulness that our young patients put into their designs.

"Savannah’s entry stood out for its vibrant colours and clever use of diabetes technology on her jungle animals, which so many of our patients can relate to."