Family accommodation at Basildon Hospital revamped by jewellers

Volunteers from Beaverbrooks Lakeside have swapped jewellery for paintbrushes and gardening tools to enhance family accommodation at Basildon Hospital.

Ahead of its reopening next month, the volunteers worked with Mid and South Essex Hospitals Charity to improve Polly's Pad, a place where families can stay close to loved ones receiving treatment at the hospital.

Throughout a volunteer day, the Beaverbrooks team spent time clearing outdoor areas, jet washing surfaces, painting fences and walls, and planting flowers.

Clair Grayston, Head of Fundraising at Mid and South Essex Hospitals Charity, said: "We are incredibly grateful to the Beaverbrooks Lakeside team for giving their time and energy to support Polly's Pad. They worked tirelessly throughout the day and have transformed the outdoor spaces.

"The accommodation provides an important base for families during some of the most challenging times in their lives. Thanks to the team's hard work, any families who need use the space when it reopens will be welcomed into a brighter, more inviting environment."

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