Fantastic effort from Tom, his family and everyone who has donated and supported him in his quest to raise money for the NHS. At time of writing he is just short of 21.5 million, not bad considering his original target was £1000. Well done Tom and all who have contributed to a service severely under pressure at the moment.
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pvr said:
The BBC news website says this:
"Many of the funds donated to NHS Charities Together are then disseminated to charities to use at a local level - and that's where the kind of money raised by Capt Tom will be spent.
Donations since the pandemic started have been used to help set up wellbeing spaces in hospitals. These include sleep pods, reclining chairs and so-called "wobble rooms" - areas where staff have a safe space to release emotions after a traumatic experience, such as losing a patient.
Wellbeing packs including everyday items such as porridge, tea or hand cream have also been given to staff, which one charity member said was "like a hug in a box".
The money has also helped pay for electronic tablets that allow patients who are in isolation in hospital to have contact with their friends and family.
In the long term, the funds will be used in planning to allow people to leave hospital quicker and safely, and also provide mental health support for staff and volunteers involved in dealing with the pandemic."
