How Chesterfield Royal Hospital is using letters to help spread love during coronavirus crisis

With visits currently suspended because of the coronavirus pandemic, the Royal has started an initiative called Letter Of Love which allows people to send a message to a loved one in hospital to show them they care.

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A Royal spokesperson explained: “It’s a really hard time for our patients and their relatives at the moment.

“The suspension of visiting is helping to keep people safe during the coronavirus outbreak – but not being able to see loved ones while they’re ill in hospital is really difficult.

“So we’ve launched a designated email address for you to send a relative or friend a Letter Of Love – a few words to let them know you’re thinking of them and sending your love and best wishes.

“We’re happy to pop in a photograph or two as well – a cheery grin from grandchildren, a new baby or just a selfie with a smile – they can all lift spirits.

“We’ll print off your Letter Of Love, place it in an envelope and deliver it safely to the ward on your behalf.

“You’ll need to make sure you tell us the patient’s full name, their date of birth and the ward they’re on.

“It’s a secure nhs.net address and your letter will be treated in confidence.

“We hope it’s a welcome addition to keep people in touch in a really special and personal way.”

You can email your Letter Of Love to [email protected]

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