Plea For Support From Leicestershire’s Rainbows Hospice
Written by HFM News on 19th June 2020
Babies cared for at Rainbows
A major fundraising appeal has been launched today by the Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young people.
The charity, that cares for those with life-limiting illnesses from across Leicestershire, is facing losses of up to £1m because of the coronavirus crisis, through lost income from cancelled fundraising events and the temporary closure of its shops, including the one in Market Harborough.
Although it’s not at imminent risk of closure, the long term impact for the hospice in Loughborough is unknown.
Julie Taylor, Executive Nurse and Director of Clinical Operations at Rainbows, spoke to Hfm:
Since the Covid-19 crisis began, Rainbows has also been looking after children and young people from Leicester’s Children’s Hospital to help relieve strains on the NHS and nursing them until it’s safe for them to go home.
The charity has also extended its bereavement support and counselling to every local family who has lost a loved one, and last month, its At Home Support service was launched enabling Hospice Care Assistants to visit Rainbows families in their own homes.
To donate to Rainbows, click HERE or call 01509 638049.
