PSNI Make Donation To Foyle Hospice

The PSNI have made a donation to Foyle Hospice of almost £270, made possible from money raised from the scrap value of metal items cleared at various times from Strand Road and Waterside stations.

This included items that had been subject to destruction orders following court proceedings, as well as items in a poor state of repair PSNI no longer had a use for locally.

Derry City & Strabane Chief Inspector Siobhan Watt, said: "Foyle Hospice is such an integral part of the community, providing exceptional care and support to so many people who are going through a really tough time in their lives.

"The invaluable work of Foyle Hospice makes such a difference to patients and their families, providing vital services. It's an honour to be able to make this donation, which we hope helps in some small way to support Foyle Hospice." Foyle Hospice provides ongoing palliative care services for patients with cancer and other life-limiting illnesses, while supporting their families and loved ones in the North West. In addition to its nine-bed In-Patient Care Unit, the Hospice has Day Therapy facilities, community nursing, a 24/7 advice line and bereavement counselling services for adults and children.

Foyle Hospice Director of Income Generation and Communications, Sheila Duffy said: "Foyle Hospice is here 24 hours a day, seven days a week and every penny that comes in the door is used to help our patients and our families go through some really tough times. Every time someone comes in with something like £267, it's amazing. It is from the community and it is for the community and will be used here locally for our patients and our families. It's like an anchor in the storm. People come here and they can feel the relief of knowing they'll be taken care of and their wishes will be met."

Sheila added: "I think it's really important to note that specialist palliative care is something that doesn't come to all people naturally and our people who are here, they love to be working here and they have years of experience and it's really a home away from home for patients and their families. All donations are really welcome here. It all adds up and, because we are a small community, it brings us together because we are helping each other."