Hundreds of Comfort Bags and Water Bottles Donated to NHS Hospital

Chemotherapy patients at an NHS trust have received hundreds of care bags and water bottles. These hypoallergenic comfort bags contain items such as wet wipes, lavender oil, tissues, activity books, a handheld fan, lip balm, cream, and a handcrafted heart. Staffordshire-based Inco Contracts, whose associate director is a cancer survivor, assembled these items. Before Christmas, patients at New Cross Hospital in Wolverhampton were given a total of more than 1,100 bags and approximately 1,000 water bottles. Tim Lewis stated, “Having successfully gone through chemotherapy myself, I know how hard it can be for patients.” He added, “The chemo comfort bags will provide a welcome boost and support to patients undergoing treatment as part of their journey – it’s the little things that make a big difference.” Lewis further explained, “The radiation bottles are an idea I have personally pushed for as I understand how important it is to have the right amount of fluid in your system.” He concluded, “It can speed up the process and cut patient’s time in the radiotherapy unit.” Amanda Winwood, the charity development manager at the Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust Charity, commented, “Just having some activities for people to do, little hearts to show people care and the notepad and pen so they can make notes ahead of their next meeting with the consultant.” Regarding the water bottles, Winwood added, “The water bottles are such a big thing too. “It means we know exactly how much water radiotherapy patients are drinking and we’re not running around filling cups up all the time.”” The firm, Inco Contracts, which specializes in industrial and commercial refurbishment schemes, will also contribute to the renovation of the hospital’s children’s garden. The company plans to supply painting and electrical services without charge for the new outdoor entertainment area, which is set to feature a cinema.