As the pandemic resurges, nurses, midwives and health care assistants are being called on again to face Covid-19 on the frontline around the world. The impact of this huge health emergency will be felt by this precious workforce for many months to come. Throughout the pandemic, Cavell Nurses’ Trust in the UK has been financially supporting nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants affected by Covid-19.
Cavell Nurses’ Trust is a charity with a respected reputation for supporting UK nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants, both working and retired. They may be suffering personal or financial hardship often due to illness, disability, older age, domestic abuse — and now the impact of the coronavirus.
From simple, essential support like money to repair a broken cooker or boiler, to vital life-changing aid like helping a family flee their home due to domestic abuse, Cavell Nurses’ Trust helps those nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants who are in need. The numbers seeking their help increase year on year so it’s clear there’s a need for nursing professionals to access their support.
Fallout from stressful Covid-19 working conditions, coupled with financial worries at home, mean many nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants are not coping. News of companies laying off thousands of staff is worrying and these job losses will impact the households of nursing and midwifery staff too, both in the NHS and independent sector. But these dedicated professionals carry on putting their patients first while many are falling sick with the virus and suffering the long-term effects of it.
The team at Cavell Nurses’ Trust is determined to create meaningful, long term support for our healthcare workforce. They can only do that with public support. Individuals can help fundraise for the charity by joining their campaigns or taking on a personal or group challenge. There are also lots of ways to donate and even leave a legacy to the organisation or making a donation in memory of a deceased family member, friend or colleague in lieu of floral tributes. Organisations can get involved in supporting the charity’s work helping UK nursing professionals to get back on their feet through various corporate fundraising initiatives.
This blog has been proud to post support for this great charity since April 2020. For more information about how the Cavell Nurses’ Trust can make a massive difference to the lives of nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants simply visit their website.
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