The generosity and support from the local community has been outstanding and we have exceeded our target. To raise over £10,000 in a week is phenomenal! Thank you to everyone who has donated to the appeal and to those continuing to support our staff.

The appeal is still live as many kind-hearted locals are continuing to fundraise for the appeal.

Right now staff across BHT are extremely busy and working so very hard delivering care to those who need it most. Many are working in unfamiliar surroundings, longer shifts, extra days and are having to spend a lot of time away from home and their families to ensure every patient receives the care they deserve.

As an NHS charity we believe it is our duty of care to do all we can to support our staff across the Trust, in whatever way we can, and by donating to this appeal you can help too.

Donations to this appeal will help us to:

- support staff wellbeing and mental health

- fund well-being packs for staff

- enhance staff areas to provide comfortable spaces for staff to sleep or take a break during/after their shifts

- purchase other items or activities that enhance the wellbeing of our staff caring for COVID-19 patients.

As our staff look after COVID-19 patients in their greatest hour of need, we can help take care of the wellbeing of our NHS people.

The list in this appeal is not exhaustive and your donation today will support our local hospitals and NHS staff when they need it the most and the charity reserve the right to use the funds for similar charitable purposes.

You can make every £1 you are giving worth an extra 25p to us, without it costing you a penny more. If you are a UK tax payer and can Gift Aid your donation, just tick and complete a gift aid form.