The Club supplies packs of toiletries for use by those accompanying patients who are admitted unexpectedly by the Palliative Care Unit. Concerned about the patient, the relatives often arrive at the Hospital without any provision for themselves. The emergency packs include flannels, shower gel, toothpaste and toothbrushes, combs, razors and other useful toiletries. This work is organised by member Jackie. All members, however, contribute to the contents. A typical pack is shown below:
This project follows from our emergency packs provided for parents accompanying their children to the emergency ward. Over 1,000 packs were delivered over the years of the project. Some thank you’s for that work:
I was so touched by the wonderful care package I was given during very early hours of this morning on the Hascombe Children’s Ward at The Royal Surrey County Hospital. Thank you so much. It had everything I and my teenage son needed; so kind, thoughtful and helpful at a time of need. Thank you