KCHC Response to COVID-19 - Flipbook - Page 2
Hospital Heroes Appeal:
together, we have made a real difference
King’s College Hospital received their first COVID-19
patient on 3 March 2020. With our hospitals right on
the front line of the greatest health crisis in generations,
we as their Charity rose to the challenge to provide
additional practical, emotional and psychological
support to our heroic NHS staff, vulnerable patients
and their families.
gel and toothpaste. As well as offering immediate
practical help, like distributing food, toiletries,
clothing and PPE, the overwhelming generosity of our
supporters made it possible for us to create a safety
net of essential support and wellbeing services.
Thanks to their support, we have been able to:
Set up wellbeing hubs, which offer a warm and
On 23 March 2020, the day the first national lockdown was
announced, we launched our very first emergency appeal:
the Hospital Heroes Appeal. We were blown away by the
response. Our amazing community of supporters from
all walks of life came together to support the hospitals,
staff and patients in so many different ways. They ran,
hopped and skipped, hosted virtual film nights and
movie marathons, donated gifts and services, and gave
so generously to our appeal. In a matter of months,
they raised an astonishing £940,000. We simply cannot
say thank you enough.
The intense pressure of the first wave meant that NHS
staff were working unplanned back-to-back shifts, often
unable to go home for days. Exhausted, they were in
desperate need of basics like fresh underwear, shower
welcoming space away from the wards for staff
to rest and recuperate.
Provide ongoing emotional and mental health
support for staff and patients, including specialist
psychological and bereavement services.
Fund vital research into virtual rehabilitation
for COVID-19 survivors.
Provide funding for the recovery and rehabilitation
of intensive care patients to help them recover
from the psychological trauma.
Appoint a full-time occupational therapist to
support COVID-19 survivors.
“
Our Hospital Heroes Appeal was a promise to staff and
patients – a promise that we would not leave them to face the
pandemic alone. We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks
to everyone who has given so much so willingly – you have
helped us keep our promise.”
Gail Scott-Spicer, Chief Executive, King’s College Hospital Charity
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