making the holidays a little brighter
The difference would like to help you support patients to have the best possible experience despite being in hospital over the festive period.
If you work in an area or service which will spend time with patients over the festive period, then you may apply for funding. Only one application per area, please.
If you have access to a specific or ward/hospital-based fund (these are often called ‘endowments’), the application should be endorsed by the appropriate Fund Manager.
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Funds may be spent on modest gifts for patients, decorations or food for patient Christmas parties.
We suggest up to:
£10 for a gift for a patient
£50 for decorations
£5 per patient for food.
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Funding for Christmas gifts and activities for the benefit of patients.
Costs incurred should be reasonable and could provide a small gift, Christmas meal or decorations for the ward/patient areas.
Wherever possible, acknowledgement should be made to 'the difference' charity.
Successful applicants will complete a Funding Report in January 2025.
Applicants are responsible for adhering to NHS Borders' policies regarding Seasonal Infection Control and Seasonal Fire Safety (all resources are on the intranet).
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The purchase of alcohol, tobacco, gift vouchers or non-festive related items is not permitted.
Funds must not be used for gifts or private meals for staff.
Click the button below to make your application online
