How Captain Tom Moore's fundraising legacy continues to help Fifers

The regional group received £361,000 in grant funding which has enabled additional support for patients when families have not been able to visit, whilst also supporting healthcare staff working in the most challenging of circumstances.

Money from the appeal has part-funded a range of initiatives including toiletries and home comforts for patients in hospitals, an outdoor gym for patients at Lynebank Hospital in Dunfermline, and wellbeing packs for healthcare staff across the Kingdom.

The funding will also be used alongside existing funds to support the creation of permanent staff wellbeing hubs in community hospital sites.

Tricia Marwick, chairman of Fife Health Charity’s board of trustees, and Fife Health Board. said: “The generosity shown by the public has been quite extraordinary and has helped patients and healthcare staff through the most challenging of times.

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“With the passing of Captain Sir Tom Moore we can reflect that the legacy of his efforts will be that the funds raised have made a real difference both to patients and those working tirelessly to care for them, enhancing the level of support available when it was needed most.”

In total NHS Charities Together’s Covid-19 Appeal raised £150 million thanks to the support from Captain Sir Tom and others. Over £118 million has already been made available to our 241 member charities to help patients, staff and volunteers.

The support of NHS charities will be crucial in the years ahead as the health service recovers from the most challenging period in its history, with the NHS continuing to work with member charities to ensure funds are used where they are most needed.

Ellie Orton, chief executive, said: “Captain Sir Tom Moore was a complete inspiration to us all and his memory lives on through the incredible programmes NHS charities have been able to fund.

“Thanks to his efforts, funds have reached the length and breadth of the UK through every one of our 241 member charities, and they have made a huge difference on the ground.”

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