Volunteers needed to make small cloth bags for local hospital

The Princess Alexandra Hospital (PAH) Charity and specialist palliative care team based at The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is reaching out to the local community to help make cloth bags for syringe driver pumps that deliver essential medicines to patients receiving end of life care.

These simple, yet vital bags, help patients carry their medications safely and with dignity. By sewing even just one bag, you can provide comfort and support to someone in need.

• The bags can be made using any washable fabric with a small pattern. 
• The fabric sizes needed are two pieces that are 60cm x 25cm or one long piece that is 140cm x 12cm. 
• Download the instructions to make the syringe driver bags > using this link here: https://ow.ly/yYz650W38ev 

Bags can then be sent to the following address: Specialist Palliative Care Team, The Bungalow, The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust, Hamstel Road, Harlow CM20 1QX

Dr Jane Hegarty, clinical lead for end of life care at PAHT, said: “These cloth bags make a huge difference, allowing patients to carry their medication safely and discreetly. 

“Whether you’re a seasoned sewer or beginner, your efforts will have a meaningful impact. We are so grateful for any help from our wonderful community and a heartfelt thank you in advance for your support.”

If you’d like to show your support, but aren’t able to make a bag, you can buy one from the PAH Charity wish list on Amazon. Visit the PAH Charity wish list on Amazon to purchase a bag and it will be sent directly to the PAH Charity using this link here: https://ow.ly/g3su50W38eu 

Natalie Tarrant, head of the PAH Charity said: “Making or buying a bag will help bring comfort and dignity to a patient using a syringe driver, while receiving end of life care. This small act of compassion will help show a patient, in their final stage of life, that they are being thought of.

“The PAH Charity is proud to support the specialist palliative care team, who strive to maximise the comfort and wellbeing of patients in their care.”

Thank you in advance for any support you are able to give.