A social enterprise is delivering thousands of pounds’ worth of treats to help lift the spirits of healthcare workers in the West Midlands, inspired by one doctor’s emotional appeal for support.
Hampers for Heroes, which is run by Victoria Hanson, 44, a management consultant from Solihull, has delivered supplies to more than 20,000 health and social care staff in the region since the pandemic began.
A further £7,000 has already been raised since their latest appeal in January to support ICU staff, along with “huge amounts of physical donations” from the community.
Victoria Hanson with some donated items (Handout/PA)
“This appeal is really about ICU staff,” she said.