Rotherham United give the Hospice a hand!

Give the Hospice a Hand
We are delighted to share that Rotherham United will be ‘Giving the Hospice a Hand’ as they pledge their full support to the red glove initiative, which will see vital funds raised for Rotherham Hospice at the Sky Bet League One fixture with Shrewsbury Town on Saturday 19th March.

 

It promises to be a sight like no other ever seen at a match at AESSEAL New York Stadium, when thousands of fans don red gloves following the idea from Honorary Life President of Rotherham United and long-term supporter of the Hospice, John Breckin.

John Breckin Red Glove Day for Rotherham Hospice

 

Volunteers from the Rotherham Hospice and the Rotherham United Community Sports Trust will be positioned around AESSEAL New York Stadium armed with red gloves to distribute and buckets for donations to the charity.

 

The gloves are free for any supporter to collect on their way into the ground, but we are asking that fans make any kind of donation up to any amount they’d like to give as they take a pair.

Speaking ahead of the game, John Breckin said:

“Rotherham Hospice has touched so many people’s lives in this town and I like to help out with their fundraising whenever I can.”

“I had this idea, envisaging thousands of fans waving and clapping all wearing red gloves and thought we could have some fun on the day whilst raising money for a great cause, not least because the Hospice needs around £6m a year to keep it functioning.”

The Hospice would also like to thank the various club sponsors and businesses who have backed this event, including KCM Waste Management, EMG Marketing, CRB Doors, Eagle Platforms, House Hairdressers, Wickersley PA Entertainments, Good Measure Pharmacy, Maltby Main FC and big Millers fan Bill Dabell, which will mean everything fans contribute will go to the Hospice.

“We are a community club and I’ve found that the people of Rotherham are so generous and we certainly look after our own,” John Breckin continued.

Breck My Life in Football in aid of Rotherham Hospice

“The Hospice has had a tough time with its fundraising during the past two years of the pandemic and this is a chance to give them a hand – hence the red glove idea,” added John who is donating profits from his book (Breck: My Life in Football) to the Hospice, which he hopes will reach £10,000 eventually.

 

The fundraising has already started for the Rotherham Hospice and if you’re feeling generous you can contribute now on our Give the Hospice a Hand Just Giving page.
Or you can text to donate:
Text REDGLOVE followed by your donation amount to 70085 to give that amount.
Texts will cost the donation amount plus one standard network rate message.

 

Thank you for your support.

Covid-19 visiting information update

Rotherham Hospice providing care people Rotherham Day Hospice Community Team Therapy Health and Wellbeing Healthcare Professionals Admissions and Referrals Counselling Bereavement Support

There will be three visiting times each daySlot 1) 12:00 – 14:00Slot 2) 15:00 – 17:00Slot 3) 18:00 – 20:00

To control footfall and enable safe social distancing, please note that the following rules apply:

  • There are three visiting slots per day – patients may have two visitors during each slot, but both visitors must attend at the same time.
  •  Patients can have up to 6 designated visitors only 2 visitors will be allowed to visit any given visiting slot. But all 6 can visit during one day.
  • Visitors can visit more than once a day as long as only 2 visitors per slot.
  • To ensure that visiting is safe and controlled, the visitors must pre-book their slot with the nursing team before their visit, they must not turn up unannounced.
  • The designated visitors must remain the same throughout the patient’s stay.
  • Visitors must socially distance from staff (2 metres must be always maintained).

For End Of Life Care patients:

  • EOLC patients. The patient will with the nurse compile a list of who they wish to visit (close family and friends only (limit of 10).  Time is unrestricted But ONLY TWO visitors are allowed in the patient’s room at any one time, this is to facilitate social distancing and keep staff, visitors, and patients safe
  • The visitors must liaise with one another to arrange when they are going to visit, this is to ensure that no more than two of them are on-site at the same time. 
  • When the patient enters the last hours of life, the visitors can be present at the same time.  (limited to 4 at a time but family can be given a room on the corridor to keep swapping places)

 All visitors:

  •  All visitors must complete an LFT each day they visit.  This is a government requirement.
  • Visitors must socially distance themselves from both staff (2 metres must be always maintained) & visitors.

 

Before being allowed to enter the ward you will be asked to present proof of a negative LFT test taken that day.  

You will also be asked  if you have:

  • Active coronavirus.
  • A continuous cough.
  • A loss of taste or smell.
  • Temperature exceeding 37.8 degrees celsius.
  • In the last 2 weeks have been tested for Covid-19 and are awaiting the result or have tested positive.

If yes to any of the above, you cannot be allowed to visit.

You will be asked to wear a face mask and may also be required to wear further protective equipment but will be informed upon arrival.Thank you for your understanding.