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Friends of Succoth Ward
Lochgilphead, Argyll and Bute Council, United Kingdom
Aim
Make it a Christmas and New Year to remember for the patients and staff on Succoth Ward at Mid Argyll Hospital in Lochgilphead.
’WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM MY FRIENDS’’
Approximately 448,384 people live in the Highlands and Islands Region and it is estimated that 25% of the population will experience a mental health problem each year. (Public Health Scotland)
The FRIENDS OF SUCCOTH WARD was set up to support and enhance the well-being of the patients and staff on Succoth Ward by raising funds and providing amenities for patients and staff not covered by NHS budgets and funding.
Succoth Ward is an acute inpatient psychiatric ward at Mid Argyll Community and Integrated Care Hospital in Lochgilphead serving our local community across the Highlands and 23 Islands of Argyll and Bute.
A wish list has been drawn up with patients and staff which includes, books, journals, puzzles, games, artwork, toiletries and outdoor plants. So to make it a Christmas and New Year to remember the Friends have launched an online giving page www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/friends-of-succoth-ward with a fundraising target of £500
A generous donation from the Lochgilphead Rotary Club kickstarted the campaign, which enabled the Friends to purchase much-needed art materials. Bonny Snowdon has kindly gifted the ward free membership of her Coloured Pencil Academy where patients can learn how to draw pet, wildlife and human portraits. Arran and Argyll Botanicals have gifted the patients great toiletries.
The Friends are making plans to support staff in 2024 to deliver a programme of activities which will include fitness, well-being, creative and pampering sessions, and finding ways to improve the physical ward environment.
Raymond Deans chair of the Friends of Succoth Ward said "Making a small difference in challenging times is what the ‘Friends’ are all about. We believe patients are worth it!"
The Friends of Succoth Ward are calling on our community to get involved and these are the ways you can help
Please donate what you can to our fundraising efforts every penny really helps and makes a difference.
We look forward to hearing from you and invite you to join our growing community and show your support by becoming a Friend of Succoth Ward. It doesn’t cost anything please express your interest by emailing [email protected]
We'd also love to hear from you if you are you a business or individual who could gift items on our wish list. Could you deliver a fundraising event or activity to raise funds and awareness? Can you offer your time, expertise or gift an activity on or off the ward for patients?
You can also keep up to date with our progress by joining our Facebook page www.facebook.com/friendsofsuccothward Please like and share with your friends.
Thank you for your support and interest
This project successfully funded on 8th January 2024