Joan of Park tops £19k so far as hospital Trust reveals how Cpt Tom charity cash will be spent
By Derek Davis
11th Jun 2020 | Local News
The Trust which runs Felixstowe and Ipswich hospitals has revealed how their share of the money raised by Captain Tom Moore will be spent.
At the same times as 101-year-old former Felixstowe nurse Joan Rich completed her 49th of 102 laps and topped £19,000 in donations, the East Suffolk North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) detailed how they plan to spend the £105,000 they have received so far.
These include providing an outdoor oasis outdoor and indoor spaces for staff to have areas to relax away from wards and departments.
They also plan to use the funds to train more mental heath first aiders and have more psychological support for staff across the organisation.
The windfall will also go towards providing physical support such as complementary therapies and providing financial support for bereavement or hardship.
Mandy Jordan, associate director of the ESNEFT Charities and Voluntary Services told Nub news: "I am pleased to confirm that to date we have received £105,000 from NHS Charities Together.
"We will be using the monies plus any further monies received in three phases.
Phase 1 – to meet the immediate needs of staff in the pandemic periodPhase 2 – to support the earlier discharge or community care of patients
Phase 3 – to support the mental health needs of staff." The money comes via the NHS Charities Together, which both Joan and Cpt Tom have been raising funds for during the Covid-19 lockdown. Mrs Jordan added: "We are also aware of the lovely Joan Rich and have encouraged our supporters to support her via our own social media platforms." Captain Moore, who is to be knighted for his charitable fundraising after raising nearly £33m by his 100th birthday, sent a message of support to Joan, ending it with his 'tomorrow is a good day' mantra. Link here for more information and how to donate to the NHS Charities and Joan's challenge.
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