A fiendish Queen of Hearts and chainsaw wielding consulted gave poorly children a spooky surprise this Halloween.

Brent & Kilburn Times: Nursing staff in the Jack's Place children's ward gave young patients a spooky visit. Picture; Northwick Park HospitalNursing staff in the Jack's Place children's ward gave young patients a spooky visit. Picture; Northwick Park Hospital (Image: Archant)

Nursing staff in Jack's Place, the children's ward at Northwick Park Hospital, dressed up today to give patients a special treat.

The team, led by Matron Jaqueline Waldon, are no strangers to costume changes to keep children entertained at various events during the year.

This year's Halloween line-up included a homage to the Mexican Day of the Dead, an imp, a fiendish Queen of Hearts, chainsaw wielding consultant and assortment of ghouls, ghost and ghoulies.