As a student paramedic, I have been given the opportunity to partake in an elective placement in Cambodia. I will be volunteering in one of Phnom Penh's emergency departments for three weeks in January 2018.

Working in Cambodia will allow me to observe and be part of a different healthcare system, where resources, drugs and medical conditions will differ significantly from those seen in the UK. I will be working alongside various grades of clinicians whilst in Cambodia, and hope that I will gain further knowledge that will aid me in my career path, in addition to offering some from my own experiences in the UK.

Although plentiful in the UK, not all medical supplies are easily accessible in Cambodia (for example, hand sanitiser) and I am therefore asking for some donations towards purchasing these supplies, which I will donate to the hospital whilst I am there. The donation of these medical supplies will have a large impact on patient outcome as well as both staff and patient welfare.

Any donations received will be greatly appreciated.