The specialist reclining seat, purchased in partnership with Bassetlaw Freemasons at a cost £1,000, has been placed in a palliative care room on Ward C1, an area which cares for patients with respiratory conditions. The chair gives families and friends a comfortable place to rest and is part of a recent refurbishment to create a comfortable space as well as a home-from-home environment for seriously ill patients.
Michelle Cookson, C1 Ward Manager, said: “On behalf of the Trust I want to say ‘thank you’ to the League of Friends for their continued support, it means so much to staff and our patients. The chair is a lovely addition to the room and helps to support a relaxed and calming atmosphere. Visiting relatives often spend many hours with their loved ones and this chair will make them more comfortable during their visits.”
Over the past number of years, both patients and staff have benefited enormously from the continued and long-standing support of the League of Friends, which was founded over 50 years ago and raises thousands of pounds annually for patient comforts at Bassetlaw Hospital.
Mary Payne, League of Friends, said: “The League of Friends fund-raise on behalf of the people of Bassetlaw for their local hospital. Thank you once again to Bassetlaw Freemasons for their continued support. We always enjoy visiting the wards to see how our donations benefit patients and their relatives and this chair is a welcome addition to the palliative care room.”
The Trust recently launched its very own charity, called ‘Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals Charity’ (DBTH Charity), in a bid to make it even easier for local people to support the Trust. If you would like to get involved in fundraising for our hospitals, or would like to know more about support and sponsorship please contact the Communications Team on Tel: 01302 644244, email: DBTH.Charity@nhs.net or head to www.dbth.nhs.uk/charity.