Generous NHS staff lend helping hand to vulnerable families
Staff in the Children’s Services run by Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) have been handing out rucksacks containing a range of essential products to families of children and young people who use their services.
Christina Harrison, Director of Children’s Services at RDaSH, said: “I am very proud to be part of such a caring and compassionate team. We see many families presenting in our services who are experiencing real hardship. These rucksacks are a simple way of lending a helping hand in their time of need. A special thank you to Leana Gater and Lynne Molloy for their dedication in turning this idea into reality and to everyone who has contributed to these rucksacks. I know they will be appreciated by the families who receive them.”
The children’s services rucksacks are based on the idea of the reverse advent calendar rucksacks given to vulnerable people at Christmas time who use the services of RDaSH. The main difference is that they are being given to families in need all year round.
The rucksacks include essential toiletries like toothpaste, shower gel, sanitary products, and sunscreen.
RDaSH Children’s services include Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services, Health Visiting and School Nursing.
