Staff from the Bellshill health improvement team have been running its toy appeal since November. The organisations involved have been overwhelmed with donations of toys and have made up toy packs across the locality for over 300 children.
The team has received many donations for babies and young children, however, still require gifts for 9–16 year olds. There is still some time to get involved. If you can donate a voucher, you can do so via the wish list below or, if you have suitable donations for this age group, they can be delivered to the Salvation Army building on Gladstone Street, Bellshill.
Marc Howard, health improvement senior, Bellshill locality, said: “Many organisations in the Bellshill locality have supported families at Christmas for many years. This year, however, due to the pandemic we anticipated a greater demand for support with many families’ finances being impacted. With this in mind, health improvement sought to bring these organisations together to share resources and knowledge to reach as many people as possible.
“To date, the organisations have helped over 300 children in the locality. Health and social care staff and communities have joined forces in donating gifts, food hampers and winter clothing to meet the needs of the Bellshill community.”
If you are able to help this year in offering a donation, please visit the Amazon wish list at: https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/11GI47PKWK5QR?ref_=wl_share by Monday 20 December.
If you have a donation that requires to be collected, please contact Marc Howard on 07973 785190 or email marc.howard@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
