Special messages for special patient moments

Supporting families and patients at University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

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 family and friends to maintain meaningful connections, providing comfort and reassurance when it matters most especially when a patient is in hospital during a special occasion. Sending a message to someone you care about in hospital is simple and thoughtful.

Messages can be, thinking of you, or can be to celebrate a special occasion; like a birthday, anniversary, or to acknowledge important faith and cultural celebrations. 

How the Service Works

Please think about the following before completing the request form.

Choose a card design, please select from our range of blank cards, see below.  

Hedgehog Card

Flower Card Candle Card Cake Card Balloon Card

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 name
Please now complete the on-line form using this link, to request a card for a loved one.

How your message is delivered

Once your message is received, our Volunteer Services team will prepare and deliver the card directly to the patient’s ward. Messages submitted during working hours (Monday to Friday, 8am–3pm, excluding Bank Holidays) will be delivered the same day; messages received outside these hours will be delivered the next working day. 

Thank you

This service is provided at no cost to families or loved ones, thanks to the commitment of our volunteers and the generous support of Northamptonshire Health Charity funding this volunteer initiative.

For information on supporting or donating to Northamptonshire Health Charity, please visit their website.