Christmas Appeal

Each year, the SHINE fund helps bring holiday cheer to inpatients spending Christmas Day in our hospital services by providing gifts, decorations, and festive activities for every ward.

Being in the hospital during the holiday season, away from loved ones, can be an especially challenging time and SHINE hopes to make this time more comfortable. Last year, it distributed £8,800 across the Trust to cover the cost of gifts, decorations, and activities, and the feedback from patients was overwhelmingly positive. It is only thanks to the generosity of donors that SHINE is able to do this.

Patients were very surprised and appreciative of the presents. Many were unable to see their relatives, so this made a real difference. It gave a sense of family within the ward at what can be a difficult time for some.

Terri CravenOccupational Therapist, Gibside ward

Help us do the same for patients this year. Each and every donation makes a difference and is greatly appreciated.