Christmas Hospital Fundraiser
Christmas cheer was being spread today by staff at a fundraiser for Dementia patients at Royal Bournemouth Hospital.
Michael Manley and Katie Horswill were both leading this fundraiser to "raise funds for our lovely patients."
All the money which was made, will go directly to the patients on this ward.
As reported by Alzheimer's Research UK, one in three people born in 2022 will develop this condition in their lifetime.
The fundraiser had an information board which featured tips on care for people with Dementia, facts about it and how to refer someone.
Dementia is an umbrella term to describe a collection of brain diseases and their symptoms.
Delirium is a disorder which causes a serious change in mental abilities such as confused thinking and a lack of awareness of surroundings.
This event had happened before in the summer - where volunteers raised around £500 - and in the years prior to the Covid-19 outbreak.
Mr Manley said: "Through Covid we didn't raise anything, but last summer we made £70 the first day and more as the word of mouth spread."
They held a raffle with tickets from one pound which Ms Horswill was managing.
Ms Horswill said: "The raffle is better this time as the sponsors gave us more options for prizes."
A bake sale was also held with homemade sweet treats made by the hospital staff and family members.
Mr Manley said: "My mum made a batch of brownies and me and my son made gingerbread men."
A selection of vegan choices were also available such as caramel cupcakes and pastries.
This occasion is one of many Christmas events being held at the hospital.
Rising Voices Wessex Community Choir - a choir for people living with cancer - are singing at the hospital later this week during a festive listening event.
To contact the Dementia and Delirium team about referrals email dementia.nurses@uhd.nhs.uk or if urgent phone 2822 on internal telephones at the hospital.
By Utku Huseyin and Daisy Pearce