Purchasing specialist equipment
“They’ve helped us to buy equipment that’s out with what we’d usually buy… it’s really helped us improve safety and improve patient’s care.”
We spoke to members of staff within the trust about how we’ve been able to help provide the little extras.
David Dawson, modern matron, tells us about the funding the falls and frailty team have received over the years, including some exciting future plans for Hexham.
Training our staff
“Bright Charity have been amazing at giving us a real kick-start to developing our department.”
Funding from Bright allows departments within Northumbria Healthcare to develop above and beyond.
Nicky Jenkins manages DASH, a state-of-the-art simulation-based training and education centre.
How funding makes a difference to patients
“I would say to anybody, have a go. You get some fantastic things from this.”
Paula Darkin, Mouthcare lead dental nurse, tells us about the ways her patients have benefitted from Bright funding.
Our Teardrop fund
Disclaimer: this video discusses bereavement, child loss and other issues which may be upsetting for audiences.
“Supporting them from the initial devastation, right up unto their brightest day…”
The Teardrop fund have been a part of Bright for many years now, provide ongoing support for women and their families who tragically experience the loss of their baby.
Marie and other Teardrop volunteers are trained to be listening ears and shoulders to lean on, either just a call away or in person.
