Our community's generous support helps us to bring the magic of Christmas into our hospitals. Its a joy to see the smiles on the faces of our patients and staff during this special time.

Being a patient in hospital is never easy, but not having family around you at Christmas is going to be difficult for our patients this year more than ever.

And as you may well be aware, 2020 has been a challenging year for the NHS.

So this festive season we need your support more than ever to bring the magic of Christmas to those in our care at Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust. Whether that's helping to fund treats for our patients and staff to enjoy on Christmas Day, or projectors to brighten up our hospitals, your support can make a difference.

You can also get involved this year by joining us in Festive Jumper Day on Friday 11 December. Don't worry if you don't have a jumper, you can wear festive accessories, such as headband, tie, earring or socks instead. All we ask is you donate £2 to our campaign.

Your donations will make a huge difference for our patients who are with us over Christmas.

£3 will buy a selection box for children.

£5 will buy a colouring book and crayons for children who are receiving treatment helping to cheer them up and get them into the spirit.

£10 will buy a present for a child or young person who is under our care as a gift from Santa.

£15 will fund a treat hamper for our older patients, including those with dementia. These hampers will include twiddle muffs, bed socks and treats to bring some festive cheer.

£30 will buy a lovely hamper full of treats for staff working on Christmas day to share with their colleagues.