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An opportunity for a free wellbeing trolley to support your patients and/or their families

We are offering wards, outpatient clinics, and departments across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust the chance to have a free Wellbeing Trolley to support patients and their families. Our trolley provides complimentary snacks, fruit, hot drinks, and toiletries, helping to improve everyone’s hospital experience.

Following the successful pilot at Leeds Children’s Hospital, where patients, families, and staff reported a positive impact, we are now expanding this offer to more areas. The trolley visits bring comfort, relieve pressures on staff, and bring smiles to patients and families alike.

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How it works:

Leeds Hospitals Charity manages the trolley service, including stocking, risk assessments, volunteer recruitment, and impact monitoring.
Friendly charity volunteers visit your ward or clinic with the trolley, offering refreshments and toiletries free of charge.

Your team supports by providing a main contact, storage space, and ongoing collaboration.

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Who can apply

Any ward, outpatient clinic or department at any LTHT hospital site. 

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Application process:

Please read our funding opportunity guidance before applying, to find out more click below:

Wellbeing Trolley Guidance 

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Expression of Interest

Download and complete the Expression of Interest (EOI) form 

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Please email your completed Expression of Interest before the deadline of 23:59 on 12 August to [email protected]

Please note:

• The EOI must be signed by a member of your CSU tri-team (Clinical Director, Head of Nursing, or General Manager) or equivalent.
• This is a competitive process and submitting an EOI does not guarantee a trolley.

What to include in your EOI:

• Context: Describe the ward/clinic/department and who it serves.
• Delivery Plan: Suggested times for trolley visits, main contact, storage plans, and any considerations for operation.
• Intended Outcomes: What difference will the trolley make for your patients/families? Why is your area a priority?
• Numbers: Beds on your ward or average patients per day in clinic.
• Preferred trolley items: Snacks, drinks, toiletries, or other suggestions

If you would like to book a Teams meeting with a member of the Grants Team to discuss your application, please click the link below.

Book a meeting with the grants team 

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If you have any other questions, please contact the Grants Team on 0113 539 7091 or email [email protected]