‘Thank you!’ - frontline staff at Western Trust express gratitude to everyone : Details of how you can donate or volunteer

Staff at the Western Trust have expressed a sincere thank you to local businesses, schools and the general public for their cooperation, support and kindness over the past few weeks.
By Brendan McDaid
Published 7th Apr 2020, 08:23 BST
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A spokesperson for the medical, social care and support staff and Trust bosses said: “We have been inundated with messages and offers to donate many items, such as refreshments for staff, accommodation and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

“We very much appreciate all these kind gestures.”

The Trust said that in an effort to manage the many donations, and to ensure that people are not coming to Altnagelvin or its other hospitals unnecessarily, a number of drop-off points across the Western Trust area have been established.

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Specialist Joinery Group from Maghera donated comfort packs to be used by parents of children admitted to COVID19 Ward, Altnagelvin Hospital. Pictured are Damien Armstrong, Consultant; Mary Lewidge, Consultant; Michelle Bryson, Ward Manager; Rachel Moore; Aidhan McGillian and Shaden Zuhairy, Peadiatric TraineesSpecialist Joinery Group from Maghera donated comfort packs to be used by parents of children admitted to COVID19 Ward, Altnagelvin Hospital. Pictured are Damien Armstrong, Consultant; Mary Lewidge, Consultant; Michelle Bryson, Ward Manager; Rachel Moore; Aidhan McGillian and Shaden Zuhairy, Peadiatric Trainees
Specialist Joinery Group from Maghera donated comfort packs to be used by parents of children admitted to COVID19 Ward, Altnagelvin Hospital. Pictured are Damien Armstrong, Consultant; Mary Lewidge, Consultant; Michelle Bryson, Ward Manager; Rachel Moore; Aidhan McGillian and Shaden Zuhairy, Peadiatric Trainees

“If you would like to make a donation of unopened / unused PPE or non-perishable food or toiletries, please contact our Health Improvement Team on [email protected] or (028) 7186 5127. Please contact the team prior to making your donation or travelling to a drop-off centre.

“If you would like information on providing accommodation support to our staff, please contact Staff Accommodation at [email protected]

or [email protected]

“If you are interested in volunteering, please visit www.volunteernow.co.uk/volunteering/

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