It was celebrations all round yesterday, as colleagues from Asda Patchway invited local residents to a tea party to celebrate NHS’ 70th Birthday.
Customers, colleagues and NHS staff alike celebrated everything the NHS has done over the last 70 years with plenty of tea, cookies and cake.
Above and Beyond charity provided fun activities for children and will split all proceeds from the event between hospitals in Bristol.
The stores community champion Caroline Cocklin said: “We were delighted to join in with celebrations as the NHS turns 70. The NHS is one of the nation’s most loved institutions and the money raised through the Big7Tea parties will make a real difference to everyone who uses the NHS services.
“Our customers and colleagues all came together for the instore party to show their support for free high quality health care for all, how it’s evolved to meet our changing needs, and the innovations we can look forward to over the next 70 years.”
There are more than 250 NHS charities across the UK. Most of them focus on helping our hospitals do more, whilst others support mental health trusts, community health trusts and ambulance trusts.
In recent years NHS charities have funded major capital projects, pioneering research and medical equipment in hospitals, helping patients access the best possible care when they need it most.
They also play a key role in mobilising volunteers to support NHS staff, brightening wards and waiting areas with colourful and engaging art and building an important link between our hospitals and our communities.
