Cupboard of toiletries is a boost for patients
Charity donations have paid for a toiletry cupboard benefiting patients at Broomfield Hospital.
It’s been opened to patients who have unplanned stays in hospital, meaning they may have no toothpaste, no shower gel, no deodorant and no one to bring those items in. This can often have a negative impact on how they feel about their sudden admission.
Helping change that is a large lockable cupboard which has been funded and filled with essentials for any patient in need of toiletry items, all thanks to the efforts of Mid and South Essex Hospitals Charity.
Denise Townsend, Director of Nursing for Broomfield, said: “The toiletry cupboard is a simple concept but one which is very much needed by many patients, daily. Having these essentials such as shaving foam, washing and sanitary items available allows our patients to feel clean, dignified and helps with their overall health and wellbeing.”
The scheme is already in place for patients across both Basildon and Southend hospitals.
If you’d like to support this or any other patient scheme across the Trust, please visit Mid and South Essex Hospitals Charity.