KCHC Response to COVID-19 - Flipbook - Page 9
Boosting
morale
With very restricted visiting regulations in place
across COVID and non-COVID wards, patients were
struggling without their family and friends. Muchneeded toiletries and beauty products lifted their
spirits and 40 aromatherapy diffusers placed on the
wards helped create a feeling of calm. To help alleviate
boredom and keep loneliness at bay, we distributed
hundreds of activity bags that included mindfulness
colouring books, pens and puzzles. In addition, 30 DVD
players, 250 DVDs, headphones and 100 radios kept
patients connected to the outside world and greatly
improved their emotional wellbeing.
Many of our supporters have a personal connection to
one of our hospitals. For some, it is near to where they
live or work, for others, it is where a life was saved,
changed or lost. All wanted to voice their heartfelt
thanks to the incredible staff who work so selflessly to
help others. Hundreds took the time to write inspiring
and uplifting messages to share with the Charity’s
front-line colleagues. To help boost morale and raise
spirits, we commissioned posters and wall art featuring
these wonderful expressions of support. Now, hospital
staff can read their inspirational words while they are
at work. Louise, from the infant feeding team at the
Princess Royal University Hospital, says, “I saw one of
these posters on my night shift. It was so lovely and
most definitely gave me a boost before my shift”.
With every available hand needed, we were so proud
to support the induction of 150 newly qualified nurses
to the King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
These nurses worked incredibly hard to complete their
studies early and go straight to work on the front line.
To welcome the newest additions to the King’s team,
we presented them with welcome packs and funded
copies of the latest nursing handbooks and workbooks
to help support their development. Tosan, matron for
pre-registration education, says, “The students were all
very excited to receive the book in their goody bags. It
is a tool to be carried throughout their careers”.
“
I got a linen laundry bag out of a
box earlier and it had a little tag
on it that said, “Made with love
for the NHS, thank you so much
for everything you are doing”
and it took my breath away. You
just don’t realise the number of
people who are at home doing
things to help us.”
Laura
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