Our Charity gives the gift of 'outstanding' to the staff and patients of Chesterfield Royal Hospital and Royal Primary Care and we're asking local people to get behind our appeal to Protect Your NHS.

We're looking for donations that will make a real difference at an unprecedented time of challenge. Like the rest of the NHS, the hospital and its primary care services are under pressure as part of the UKs response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

The aim of the Protect Your NHS appeal is two-fold and all donations will be used to:

Gift health and wellbeing experiences to staff

Gift enhanced care and facilities to patients

Ken Godber, the Chesterfield Royal Charitys Director comments: Right now its more important than ever to look after the people that could be looking after you and your family either now or in the next few weeks and months. And its equally important to give a helping hand to people in hospital at a time when visiting is suspended for all but the most essential reasons.

We have never experienced such demand for NHS care and treatment. Our Protect Your NHS appeal is about protecting hardworking staff and vulnerable patients. The money you give will help to provide essential care packages, mental health and wellbeing support for all staff. If they are able to stay well, theyll be able to stay at work to look after those who need anything from over the phone medical advice to critical care on a ward. It will also enhance patient care and experience. With visitors not able to come in, our Charity can help to make sure loved ones have everything they need to make their hospital stay a positive experience even in these tricky times.

Every donation - no matter the size - is gratefully received.

Thank you for your support.