Bring a little festive joy to people in hospital this Christmas

As the Christmas season approaches, our Trust’s charity Health Stars are launching our annual Gift Appeal for patients receiving treatment and support in hospitals this year.

Each year, many patients have to spend Christmas in hospital, away from the comfort of family and friends, a simple gift can make a world of difference, offering comfort, joy and a reminder that they are not alone.

Our Trust runs mental health inpatient hospital wards in Hull and East Riding for adults and young people, as well as hospitals in Malton and Whitby.

Charity Manger Anita Green said: “Christmas is a time for giving, and we are committed to bringing a little joy to those spending the festive season in the Trust’s inpatient settings. Last year’s Christmas Gift Appeal was an incredible success, with generous donations helping to bring a little festive cheer to patients across the Trust.

Christmas can be a difficult time for many people which is why these thoughtful gestures can have a huge impact on a patient’s wellbeing.”

Unwrapped gifts can be dropped off at collection points across Hull, East Yorkshire and Malton. There is also the alternative to purchase directly from the appeal’s Amazon Wishlist ort to make a cash donation to the appeal which will be used to purchase additional gifts.

Appeal Details:

•                Donate a Small Gift: From toiletries and cosy socks to books, puzzles, and other thoughtful items, all donations will be warmly received. Please visit www.healthstars.org.uk/christmas-appeal-2025 for their shopping list.

•                Drop-Off Locations: Gifts can be dropped off at the following locations before 10 December 2025:

-                 Inspire, Walker Street, Hull, HU3 2HE

-                 Health Stars, Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust, Willerby Hill, HU10 6ED (open weekdays only)

-                 Malton Hospital Reception, Middlecave Road, Malton, YO17 7NG

-                 East Riding Community Hospital Reception, Swinemoor Lane, Beverley, HU17 0FA

For those who prefer to donate financially, monetary donations are gratefully received. This is easy to do through www.justgiving.com/campaign/healthstarschristmas25

Help us to spread a little Christmas joy this year by making a real difference to our patients in hospitals over the festive period.