Hospitals are 'overwhelmed' by kindness and generosity from local community

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A hospital trust says it's been 'overwhelmed' by the support, kindness and generosity of its local community

Individuals and businesses have rallied to show support to hospital staff at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH), by donating a range of treats to brighten up their days, including handmade scrubs, hot takeaway meals, chocolates, toiletries, uniform wash bags and more.

Avon representatives have been supporting staff on the frontline by donating hand creams. Credit: The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
A balloon artist has made an air-filled rainbow that is on display at the Princess Royal Hospital in Telford. Credit: The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Dunelm dropped off washbags for staff that they made in store. Credit: The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Staff at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital were treated to a pizza delivery. Credit: The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
West Mercia Police delivered Easter Eggs to the Children’s Ward at the Princess Royal Hospital. In total, thousands of Easter Eggs were delivered to the hospital, including 9,000 from Cadbury’s and hundreds from Morrisons. Credit: The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Members of Oswestry Border and Hope Church have made laundry bags for staff. Credit: The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Wendy Thorne dropped off some scrub bags with matching face masks - just one of many donations. Credit: The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Telford & Wrekin Council and Shropshire Council surprised NHS staff with messages of thanks painted on the roads outside hospitals, while a balloon artist brightened up everyone’s day with an air-filled rainbow display at Princess Royal Hospital.

The hospital trust says the generosity of the local community has also enabled it to create dedicated staff health and wellbeing hubs for those on the frontline. The tranquil spaces are open 24-hours-a-day and providestaff with a relaxing place to recharge with complimentary refreshments and toiletries. Food and hot drinks are also being provided free in the hospital’s dining rooms to staff who are working overnight.

Ben Reid, Trust Chair, said: “The way people have come forward to show their support for our staff has been phenomenal. I would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who has got in touch over the last few weeks and supported our teams throughout these challenging times.”