NHS - to say thank you
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Greenmantle

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1,949 posts

130 months

Wednesday 18th September 2024
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A relative of mine had a short hospital stay.
On visiting him several times I was impressed with all the staff on the ward.
As well as writing a card I would like to give a gift to the ward for all the staff.
What is the usual / best way to say thanks?

gangzoom

7,991 posts

237 months

Wednesday 18th September 2024
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Write to the PALS team formally, or send a thank you card/letter to the matron on the ward and name any staff in particular. Nothing feels better than getting something in writing from a total stranger thanking you for simply doing your job smile.

Super Sonic

11,895 posts

76 months

Wednesday 18th September 2024
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My local hospital has a friend's of the hospital charity where if you donate iirc £50 you can leave a message with your donation.

98elise

31,237 posts

183 months

Wednesday 18th September 2024
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After my wife gave birth we dropped a tin of quality street off at the ward reception desk.

asfault

13,441 posts

201 months

Wednesday 18th September 2024
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98elise said:
After my wife gave birth we dropped a tin of quality street off at the ward reception desk.
I'd have thought they get that quite alot and almost get fed up of it?
Not saying it isnt appreciated or a nice thing to do.
Amazon vouchers or boots vouchers for any older ones who might not shop online?

Rollin

6,283 posts

267 months

Wednesday 18th September 2024
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Biscuits....The nice ones from M and S

Greza

91 posts

179 months

Wednesday 18th September 2024
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A card or letter mentioning the names of staff that helped you is great. Not only does it make them feel good, but they can also use it as a form of feedback on revalidation. There are rules around gifts, so you are better off giving a food item or some nice instant coffee like Nescafe Azera.

Slow.Patrol

4,074 posts

36 months

Wednesday 18th September 2024
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We bought a selection of hand cream.

Plus biscuits

sherman

14,830 posts

237 months

Wednesday 18th September 2024
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Is there a Costa or Starbucks in the lobby of the hospital Buy them a giftcard for that.
They will have more than enough biscuits and chocolate.

98elise

31,237 posts

183 months

Wednesday 18th September 2024
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asfault said:
98elise said:
After my wife gave birth we dropped a tin of quality street off at the ward reception desk.
I'd have thought they get that quite alot and almost get fed up of it?
Not saying it isnt appreciated or a nice thing to do.
Amazon vouchers or boots vouchers for any older ones who might not shop online?
Possibly, but there was nothing on the desk when I gave them, and my wife was in for a week. They only lasted a few days so seemed popular!

Brainpox

4,286 posts

173 months

Wednesday 18th September 2024
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asfault said:
I'd have thought they get that quite alot and almost get fed up of it?
Not saying it isnt appreciated or a nice thing to do.
Amazon vouchers or boots vouchers for any older ones who might not shop online?
Don't get fed up with chocolate or biscuits. The difficulty is when they arrive when those they are meant to say 'thank you' for are not on shift hehe

Unfortunately vouchers would need to be declared and, depending on the grade of staff, may not be acceptable at all. Food is the best thing really.

Riley Blue

22,848 posts

248 months

Thursday 19th September 2024
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Take in three boxes of something like Thorntons Classics, one for each shift plus a card. Give them to the duty matron to deal with, she/he will do the rest.

In the card you might want to acknowledge the auxiliaries, assistants and volunteers who can sometimes be overlooked. An appreciative message on the hospital's Facebook page is worthwhile.

asfault

13,441 posts

201 months

Thursday 19th September 2024
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Riley Blue said:
Take in three boxes of something like Thorntons Classics, one for each shift plus a card. Give them to the duty matron to deal with, she/he will do the rest.

In the card you might want to acknowledge the auxiliaries, assistants and volunteers who can sometimes be overlooked. An appreciative message on the hospital's Facebook page is worthwhile.
Thought it was all 2 shifts of 12 hours now not 3 of 8?

The_Doc

5,922 posts

242 months

Thursday 19th September 2024
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All very good suggestions above, but are you making enough of an effort?
smilesmile. I'm joking.
I distributed this to everyone!

I am constantly surprised by the depth of human kindness

Bill

57,049 posts

277 months

Thursday 19th September 2024
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A stethoscope?? As if!

The_Doc

5,922 posts

242 months

Thursday 19th September 2024
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Indeed. Literally hung mine up in 2001.

Voldemort

7,182 posts

300 months

Thursday 19th September 2024
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Good quality coffee.

Riley Blue

22,848 posts

248 months

Thursday 19th September 2024
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asfault said:
Riley Blue said:
Take in three boxes of something like Thorntons Classics, one for each shift plus a card. Give them to the duty matron to deal with, she/he will do the rest.

In the card you might want to acknowledge the auxiliaries, assistants and volunteers who can sometimes be overlooked. An appreciative message on the hospital's Facebook page is worthwhile.
Thought it was all 2 shifts of 12 hours now not 3 of 8?
it seems to vary depending on which website you look at but I'm sure you get my meaning.

Louis Balfour

28,176 posts

244 months

Thursday 19th September 2024
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Greenmantle said:
What is the usual / best way to say thanks?
Stand on your doorstep and bang pots and pans.

sherman

14,830 posts

237 months

Thursday 19th September 2024
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Louis Balfour said:
Greenmantle said:
What is the usual / best way to say thanks?
Stand on your doorstep and bang pots and pans.
I dont know a member of the NHS that didnt find that hugely embarassing and cringey.