Volunteers needed to make small cloth bags for local hospital
The Princess Alexandra Hospital (PAH) Charity and specialist palliative care team based at The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is reaching out to the local community to help make cloth bags for syringe driver pumps that deliver essential medicines to patients receiving end of life care.
These simple, yet vital bags, help patients carry their medications safely and with dignity. By sewing even just one bag, you can provide comfort and support to someone in need.
- The bags can be made using any washable fabric with a small pattern.
- The fabric sizes needed are two pieces that are 60cm x 25cm or one long piece that is 140cm x 12cm.
- Download the instructions to make a driver syringe bag
Bags can then be sent to the following address: Specialist Palliative Care Team, The Bungalow, The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust, Hamstel Road, Harlow CM20 1QX.
Dr Jane Hegarty, clinical lead for end of life care at PAHT, said: “These cloth bags make a huge difference, allowing patients to carry their medication safely and discreetly.
“Whether you’re a seasoned sewer or beginner, your efforts will have a meaningful impact. We are so grateful for any help from our wonderful community and a heartfelt thank you in advance for your support.”
If you’d like to show your support, but aren’t able to make a bag, you can buy one from the PAH Charity wish list on Amazon. Visit the PAH Charity wish list on Amazon to purchase a bag and it will be sent directly to the PAH Charity.
Natalie Tarrant, head of the PAH Charity said: “Making or buying a bag will help bring comfort and dignity to a patient using a syringe driver, while receiving end of life care. This small act of compassion will help show a patient, in their final stage of life, that they are being thought of.
“The PAH Charity is proud to support the specialist palliative care team, who strive to maximise the comfort and wellbeing of patients in their care.”
Thank you in advance for any support you are able to give.
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Ordering bags via the PAH Charity wish list on Amazon
We have been made aware of an issue with items being delivered to a gift list on Amazon. If you choose to purchase a bag from the PAH Chraity wish list on Amazon, please use the following instructions for the delivery:
- After adding a bag to your basket, proceed to checkout, and select add a new delivery address
- Then use the following delivery address details: Ruth Thursfield, The Princess Alexandra Hospital Charity, Kao 2, Kao Park, London Road, Harlow, CM17 9NA.