Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Charity

The work we do allows our hospitals to enhance their services and provide a safe and more comfortable environment for our patients and their families.

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9 to 15 Oct 2024 is #BabyLossAwarenessWeek.
We are fundraising for the Butterfly Appeal. Your support would enable us to transform the garden, helping to support the emotional needs of our patients, staff and visitors.
https://t.co/N9cZhSl9nl

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A huge thank you to Rasiha from Moondust Face & Body Art for offering your wonderful face painting services to our young patients (and staff) in the Paediatric team at the L&D!

It was a lovely surprise for everyone and great to see so many staff and patients get involved.

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Thank you @McVities for the lovely donation of ‘Gold’ products to our Children’s Ward at the L&D this Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

These were distributed and enjoyed by both our young patients and staff.

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Good luck to the wonderful team of 10 maternity colleagues walking Mount Snowdon on Sat 21 Sept 2024 to raise funds for the Little Feet Appeal.
The funds will support in enhancing the visual identity and furnishings to a number of areas.
Read the story: https://t.co/eIy9VmXyHr

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On Thursday 17 October at the L&D Social Club we'll be hosting our quiz night to raise funds for the Critical Care Appeal! 💙

Fish and chips (other options available) included in ticket price of £15. Book now [email protected] . Tables up to 10 people.

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Best of luck to Michelle Oxford who is taking part in another triathlon today! 🏃🚴🏊

Michelle and her daughter completed one back in July raising over £300 for the L&D's NICU, and today Michelle goes again!

https://t.co/p3de3fw8dD

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Your Will could do wonders - and you can write one for free! 🧡

You can even leave a gift to any ward or department at our hospitals. Whether you leave a gift for us or not, it's still free to write!

https://t.co/ipsClbDMZL

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We are delighted to share that there are a number of wonderful raffle prizes up for grabs, at the Evening Concert with The Woburn Sands Band!

· Mecca Bingo VIP Party
· COD and Waffle £30 voucher
· Rita’s Afternoon Tea for 2
· And so much more

The prizes: https://t.co/8VTiD5fgV5

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Want to recognise a volunteer or a member of the charity team? You can by nominating them for a Luton's Best Awards!🏆

Our very own Sabine was nominated in 2021 and won! Get nominating today https://t.co/HJ4xlw9pQk

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Thank you to Lesley who has purchased a purple butterfly as part of the L&D Butterfly Appeal 🦋

Lesley has looked after many bereaved families over the years and wanted to donate in the hope that the butterfly garden may give them a small moment of hope💜 https://t.co/DjAiD6Jhd3

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Thank you to the education Team at the L&D for inviting Annie to speak to the new cohort of healthcare assistants about our Blossom Service🌸

They are now all aware and are eager to begin their new roles.

https://t.co/Fcg4NjSOo7

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Thank you to Ross Turner, who has raised £1342.96 for the L&D's NICU in memory of his daughter Ruby🧡

This donation will go towards our parent accommodation. We are very grateful to Ross and everyone who made this donation possible.

https://t.co/z5AIVLjtFZ

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Wishing the best of luck to Deana who is running the Bedford Half Marathon in support of the L&D's NICU, after her family friend's daughter, Evie, was cared for by the staff! 🏃🧡

https://t.co/Sy3YYfUL8c

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Best of Luck to Adrian Henry running 10k as a part of the Bedford Running Festival today in support of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at the L&D, in memory of his son Emmanuel🏃💜

https://t.co/M9ps7Xxup6

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Thank you Creasey Town Football Club for inviting us to your football tournament! ⚽

We had great fun with our spin the wheel game and lots of people walked away with a new teddy

https://t.co/FvoB0BdYRy

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A huge thank you to Dunstable Wombles for donating a lawnmower and strimmer for our NICU Accommodation garden!🏡

To support our NICU Accommodation, you can make a purchase via the Amazon wishlist https://t.co/CpaDwSqpt5

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Today is International Day of Charity! 🧡 💙

With thanks to our incredible supporters and volunteers, we continue to make a difference to staff and patient experience and wellbeing.

We are here to make a difference... #BecausePeopleMatterMost

https://t.co/a5tGlzbFMZ

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Thank you to NHS Charities Together and Starbucks for a wonderful donation of Starbucks cups!🥤

We will be using this donation to support patients at Christmas as part of our Give a Gift Appeal🎁

https://t.co/KEQggHfFEo

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A huge thank you to Amazon Volunteers who came to help with maintaining NICU Bungalow gardens recently!🏡

To support our NICU Parent Accommodation, please visit our Amazon Wishlist: https://t.co/5QK84XgoZb

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A miniature electric car has been donated to the L&D to transport young paediatric patients for surgery when a new acute services block opens in 2025🧡💙

The car was donated by the @teslaownersuk, and has been warmly received by staff.

https://t.co/R86ahqS5HL