1 December 2021
Everyone has heard of Christmas Jumper Day, but have you heard of Christmas Sock Day? The majority of our staff wear uniforms, scrubs, and lots of PPE which is designed to keep patients safe so they cannot wear a Christmas jumper – however, everyone can join in with a colourful pair of socks or tights!
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Charity (SaTH Charity) is planning its Christmas Sock Day on Friday, 10 December, and we want you to join in. Show your support for the NHS by wearing your most festive or fancy socks.
You can support SaTH Charity and donate £3 by Texting SOCKS to 70331 or arrange a collection at your school, workplace, or community group.
Julia Clarke, Director of Public Participation, said: “Your donations could purchase tea and coffee vouchers for a family who have lost a loved one or provide items for our dementia patients that reduce anxiety and stress in an unfamiliar place.”
Tag The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust in your pictures on social media and use the hashtag #NHSFESTIVESOCKDAY
More information is available at: https://www.sath.nhs.uk/about-us/charity/fundraise-2/10th-december-nhs-festive-sock-day/
The Royal Shrewsbury and Princess Royal Hospitals provide health care services to 500,000 people across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin and Mid-Wales. The core services are funded by the NHS but as a Trust, we rely on our charity to pay for equipment, patient comforts, staff education, and research, which go above and beyond NHS funded services.
SaTH Charity supports the Trust’s vision to be an organisation that is continuously improving our patient’s experiences and outcomes – to be safe and effective, kind and caring and to exceed expectation.
With over 70 separate funds the Charity is structured in such a way that you can support a service or area that has cared for you or a loved one. Our Charity’s priorities are selected by frontline nursing and our medical staff.
Are you considering which charity to sponsor or fundraise for in 2022? Please think of SaTH Charity this year and visit www.sath.nhs.uk/charity for more information.