Spending the winter in a healthcare setting can be lonely and frustrating, and this year, with the coronavirus pandemic causing strains on healthcare providers and worrying both carers and patients, BCHC Charity believe it is more important than ever to help brighten the winter period.

Each year, BCHC Charity provides around 450 Christmas gifts for inpatients of all ages, as well as providing party food, decorations and musical and magical entertainment. Although the support we're offering this year will be a little different, we're committed to doing everything we can support the wellbeing of our patients, service users and colleagues across BCHC.

By donating to our Spread the Sparkle Winter Appeal, you will be helping us to provide much-needed morale boosters, gifts, treats, entertainment and relaxation items for those under our care, or providing that care, this winter. We've been working closely with team leads and department heads to ensure that we can provide exactly what is needed to help support wellbeing and relieve stress and boredom during this difficult time of the year.

£5 could buy a gift for a patient spending Christmas under BCHC care

£20 could fund a food package for patients being discharged home during winter/lockdown who cannot easily go shopping

£30 could provide a activity pack for patients and service users throughout the winter to help reduce stress and boredom

£50 could help us create a winter wellbeing staffroom pack to help our hard working colleagues remember to take breaks, relax and recharge

BCHC Charity is the official charity supporting Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. We fund equipment, research and facilities not part of core NHS services. Your support helps us provide the 'extras' that bring a smile to patients who access our services and enhance their experience,