Every day, your support helps the NHS go above and beyond, by helping us fund the things NHS budgets can’t stretch to. This includes funding a Positive Action Officer, who works with members of the community who have little understanding of NHS services and improving the lives of children with sickle cell disease. ONLY POSSIBLE BECAUSE OF YOU
Loveness says, “The first question I ask is, who has rung 111 before? You might have one hand out of 50. I will then ask, who has rung 999? You might
YOU’RE HELPING THE NHS REACH EVERYONE
Originally from Africa, Loveness came to the UK around 20 years ago. When she arrived, she became very poorly and found herself in a life- threatening situation.
have two hands. I then tell my story and suddenly their faces light up and it opens up a whole conversation.” Loveness’s workshops are making a real
She had no idea about any of the emergency processes in the UK. Fortunately, her mother-in-law was able to call an ambulance. The story could have been very different, which is why she’s so passionate about educating communities who have no awareness of the services the NHS has to offer.
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difference. They raise awareness of 999, 111 and patient translation and transport services. Every day, she is building trust that NHS services are culturally appropriate.
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Thanks to your donations Valley Hospital Charity has been able to buy equipment for a new day centre, for children with sickle cell disease. The children used to come to the blood transfusion unit and had to stay on the ward. This had a huge impact on them mentally as they were not clinically unwell, just having their regular treatment. The children now have treatment chairs in the day centre. Another huge benefit is that more than one blood transfusion can be done a day. As they need blood transfusions every YOUR SUPPORT IS IMPROVING CARE FOR CHILDREN WITH SICKLE CELL DISEASE
three to four weeks, children were missing a lot of school. Valley Hospital Charity has also been able to buy Chrome Books to solve this problem. The Chrome Books have been gratefully received. “One of the children believes she passed her 11 plus due to the device.”
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