Returns of the WISHH National Elf Service Appeal

Christmas is back with a charity appeal to add some magic to the holidays for the sickest children and older patients at the hospital!

In order to spread the festive cheer to patients at Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital, WISHH invites members of the community and local businesses to get involved. 

Lisa Whitton, WISHH Charity Manager said:

“We love bringing the magic of Christmas to patients looked after across Hull Hospitals. Funds raised from this appeal will enable us to buy gifts for children cared for in the Children’s Emergency Department, Eye Hospital, Anlaby Suite, Ward 130 and Paediatric High Dependency Unit, Acorn Ward, and other specialist areas across our hospitals.

“We would also like to provide gifts for older patients, to include slippers, toiletries, arts and crafts, reminiscence gifts for dementia patients and other items for wards, to help make the hospital stay more comfortable for patients. Some older patients may not receive gifts or have visitors if family live far away, and we want them to have something to open on Christmas day.”

Wendy Page, Interim Deputy Chief Nurse said:

“We are still managing Covid-19 and are seeing a rise in flu cases. By supporting the National Elf Service appeal, funds donated will enable WISHH to give patients a bit of extra Christmas cheer.  Our charity WISHH will take the strain out of buying and delivering gifts for you as they work alongside the wards to select ideal gifts for patients in their care. It’s a great way of helping local clubs, businesses and other members of the community make a difference to patients in our care.”

WISHH has also launched Christmas WISHHes, instead of writing Christmas cards: for a donation of £5, a WISHH star can be personalised with a message and displayed on trees at Hull Royal Infirmary or Castle Hill Hospital, at home or at work.

This holiday season, WISHH will brighten the hospital experience for young and old with your support. 

Donations can be made online via our Just Giving page https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/NationalElfService2022 or by cheque made payable to “WISHH Charity” and posted to them at, WISHH Charity National Elf Service Appeal, WISHH Office, First Floor Administration Block, Castle Hill Hospital, Castle Road, Cottingham, HU16 5JQ.  We also accept bacs transfers. Call us for details.