Top tips for donating to Sherwood Forest Hospitals Charity

Sherwood Forest Hospitals Charity is providing tips to make it easier for anyone who wants to donate in the run-up to the festive season.

The charity receives generous donations from individuals and businesses, which go towards improving care and enhancing experience for patients, their families and staff across Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust throughout the year.

To help ensure that donations are targeted at where they are most needed, a webpage has been created with information and advice on how to donate.

For anyone wanting to donate money, it is quick and easy to do either online or by phoning 01623 676011 to pay by card. Supporters can choose to donate to a specific service or donate to the charity’s general fund, which will be used to support service improvements and enhancements where required across the Trust’s three hospitals.

The charity is providing ideas for gifts for patients, many of whom are elderly and don’t have many visitors. An item such as socks, toiletry gift set, jigsaw or blanket can really help to boost morale. These must be new and unwrapped so they can be checked to make sure they are safe and suitable before distribution.

Although the thought is kind, not all patients can eat sweet treats because of dietary and medical issues. Instead of donating chocolates or sweets, supporters are instead encouraged to consider making a donation or buying an item from the charity’s Amazon Wishlist.

Jo Thornley, Community Involvement Manager, said: “We are incredibly grateful to everyone who chooses to support the charity as your contributions really do make a huge difference to our patients.

“The best gift you can give this year is a donation. Please consider making a donation to our charity instead of giving sweet treats as your money will go towards funding improvements that will last far beyond the festive period.

“Even small amounts of money add up and can go towards providing innovative pieces of equipment that fall outside of NHS funding.”

So far this year, donations to the charity have funded initiatives such as recliner chairs to support overnight stays in the maternity department. The charity regularly supports projects to enhance waiting areas and relatives’ rooms and has also provided funding for state-of-the-art equipment such as ultrasound scanners, which enable a speedier diagnosis and shorter hospital stay. 

To find out more, visit https://sfh-tr.azurewebsites.net/get-involved/our-charity-sherwood-forest-hospitals/how-to-donate/