Cannock Soroptimists support specialist maternity unit at New Cross Hospital
Cannock Soroptimists recently collected items of clothing for women in need at New Cross Hospital Maternity Unit. The club set up the campaign which was advertised on social media, in the press and of course by word of mouth from all club members. Some members of the club had donation boxes outside their homes whilst other members were happy to collect donations if needed.
They were simply overwhelmed by the kindness and generosity of local people who not only donated nearly new items which had been requested but also many brand new items as well as cash donations.
Tracey Stokes, the Club’s Programme Action Officer, has been liaising with Rebecca Emery who is part of the specialist midwifery team.
Rebecca said: "The specialist midwifery team support women with complex social needs. The women are referred to the team for a variety of reasons including substance and alcohol misuse, a history of learning difficulties, mental health complexities, previous experience of the care system, or any other factors that could make it difficult for them to safely care for their baby. The team provides enhanced care for the duration of the women's pregnancy and the postnatal period to ensure a positive outcome for mum and baby."
The team was immensely grateful for the clothes and for the items purchased with the monetary donations: breast pads, maternity sanitary ware, changing mats, cold water steriilsing units, sterilising solution and wet wipes.
Cannock Soroptimists will continue their support of this unit. Anyone wishing to donate new or nearly new women's clothes, such as T-shirts, leggings, nightwear, underwear (new) in sizes 8–14, newborn baby clothes or baby equipment: it will be gratefully received! Please contact us at [email protected]
If you would like to find out more about how Soroptimists support women and girls, please visit their Facebook page: facebook.com/SICannockor their website: sigbi.org/cannock-and-district