Send a message to a loved one

This service supports patients and their families to stay connected during hospital stays. Providing comfort and connection at a time when it is most needed.  Led by our Volunteer Services and supported by funding from Northamptonshire Health Charity.   

We recognise that not all family members and friends are able to visit in person. To help bridge that gap, we are offering the opportunity for loved ones to send a card to their loved. Sending a message to someone you care about in hospital is simple and thoughtful.

Messages can be, get well wishes or thinking of you, or can be to celebrate a special occasion; like a birthday, anniversaries, mothers day or fathers day, or to acknowledge important faith and cultural celebrations. 

Before you complete the short online form, (add link to form) please think about the following.

Choose a card

All cards are blank and waiting for your message to be added. Please browse the selection of card designs below and choose the one that best suits your message.

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Write your message

Think about what you would like say in your message.  You are able to include up to 50 words.

Patient information

You will need to include the following information to make sure our Volunteers are able to deliver the card to your loved one promptly. If any information is inaccurate it may not be possible to deliver your card.

  • Patient's full name
  • Patient's date of birth
  • Ward the patient is staying on
You are now ready to complete the online form 
Add link to form here.
Our Volunteers will do the rest

Once your message is submitted, a member of our Volunteer Services team will prepare the card and ensure it is delivered directly to the patient on their ward.

Messages received during our working hours, Monday to Friday, between 8am and 4pm excluding Bank Holidays will be delivered the same day. 

Messages received outside of these hours will be delivered the next working day. 

 

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Our dedicated volunteers make this service possible through the generous support of Northamptonshire Health Charity, at no cost to the user.

To find out more about Volunteering at University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

To find out more about supporting Northamptonshire Health Charity.