Rapper’s mum behind parting ‘gifts’ to St George’s Hospital patients
The mum of Brixton musician Rapper Dave has helped fund a new scheme that helps elderly patients discharged from St George’s Hospital.
Free packs filled with essential items such as toiletries, tea, coffee and comforting items such as non-slip socks will be given to the patients to help them settle back into the comfort of their own home.
The packs are provided by Juliet O Foundation – a charity set up by Dave’s mum Juliet Omoregie – in partnership with St George’s Hospital Charity.
Juliet, a health and social care worker for more than 35 years, established the foundation to help elderly patients with their transition back home after a stay in hospital.
She said: “We believe that these discharge packs can make a real difference in the recovery process for elderly patients.
“Our goal is to provide comfort and care as they transition home, and we are thrilled to partner with St George’s Hospital Charity to deliver these to those who need them most.”
Around 100 patients a month will benefit from the packs – which are all tailored to meet an individual’s needs.
Farisha Agraviador, head of nursing for Senior Health at St George’s Hospital, said: “Returning home after a hospital stay can be challenging for many of our elderly patients.
“These discharge packs offer a thoughtful gesture of support, easing the transition and giving patients what they need to feel more secure and comfortable in those first few days of recovery.”
Davina Metters, director of fundraising and communications at St George’s Hospital Charity added: “We are incredibly grateful to The Juliet O Foundation for their generosity.
“Thanks to our supporters, we’re able to enhance the care we provide to elderly patients and offer them an extra layer of comfort as they return home. This partnership is a testament to what we can achieve together for our patients.”
For more information or to donate to St George’s Hospital Charity, please visit www.stgeorgeshospitalcharity.org.uk For more information about Juliet O Foundation, log on to julietofoundation.co.uk
Staff at the Tooting hospital show off the Juliet boxes (Picture: St George’s NHS)