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Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust launch their 2025 Christmas Toy Appea
Biskers, the newest member of our LGT family and Charity mascot, has declared this years’ Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust Charity Christmas Toy Appeal officially open!
With Christmas just around the corner this is the perfect opportunity to spread some festive cheer to the young patients in our care at LGT. We are inviting local communities to support our appeal by donating toys for children at University Hospital Lewisham (UHL) and Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH), who will be spending Christmas in hospital instead of at home with their families.
The Trust are also thrilled that Lewisham Shopping Centre has chosen this year’s appeal as their charity partner for this festive season!
Robert Cole, Head of Nursing for Children and Young People said: “It’s always wonderful to see the generosity people show towards our younger patients at this time of year. Every child and younger patient in hospital deserves to enjoy a little festive magic and our local communities really take us to their hearts. We see the difference it makes and anything you can spare is sincerely appreciated. Thank you.”
How, and what, to donate:
• We welcome new toys in the original packaging for our young patients aged 0-16
• Great gifts include things like: baby toys, new children’s books, educational toys, sensory items, arts and crafts sets, board games and toiletries gift sets
• Toys can be dropped off at University Hospital Lewisham and Queen Elizabeth Hospital’s main receptions, between 10am and 3pm, each day until 22 December
• Donations can also be made at the ‘Giving Box’ in Central Square at Lewisham Shopping Centre.
• Please don’t wrap the gifts – we’re also sorry but we can’t accept cuddly toys, for infection prevention reasons
• Donations can also be made online via our LGT Charity website with all funds raised being ring-fenced for the toy appeal: Christmas Toy Appeal 2025 | Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust Charity
With Christmas just around the corner this is the perfect opportunity to spread some festive cheer to the young patients in our care at LGT. We are inviting local communities to support our appeal by donating toys for children at University Hospital Lewisham (UHL) and Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH), who will be spending Christmas in hospital instead of at home with their families.
The Trust are also thrilled that Lewisham Shopping Centre has chosen this year’s appeal as their charity partner for this festive season!
Robert Cole, Head of Nursing for Children and Young People said: “It’s always wonderful to see the generosity people show towards our younger patients at this time of year. Every child and younger patient in hospital deserves to enjoy a little festive magic and our local communities really take us to their hearts. We see the difference it makes and anything you can spare is sincerely appreciated. Thank you.”
How, and what, to donate:
• We welcome new toys in the original packaging for our young patients aged 0-16
• Great gifts include things like: baby toys, new children’s books, educational toys, sensory items, arts and crafts sets, board games and toiletries gift sets
• Toys can be dropped off at University Hospital Lewisham and Queen Elizabeth Hospital’s main receptions, between 10am and 3pm, each day until 22 December
• Donations can also be made at the ‘Giving Box’ in Central Square at Lewisham Shopping Centre.
• Please don’t wrap the gifts – we’re also sorry but we can’t accept cuddly toys, for infection prevention reasons
• Donations can also be made online via our LGT Charity website with all funds raised being ring-fenced for the toy appeal: Christmas Toy Appeal 2025 | Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust Charity
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