Hudgell Solicitors has made a £10,000 donation to Leeds-based charity, Day One Trauma Support.
The funding supports families in the aftermath of a life changing injury. This includes providing accommodation so that loved ones can remain near to a hospital, and providing clothes for patients.
Each family’s circumstances are reviewed on a case-by-case basis and assistance of up to £250 a day could be available.
Michelle Maltby of Hudgell Solicitors, who oversees the firm’s community grants, said:
“We’re very grateful that we have this opportunity to make a difference to what we know can be a traumatic time. These grants are hugely important as they allow families to be at a patient’s bedside when they are most needed.”
Day One Trauma Support also offers patients and families counselling, legal, benefits and welfare advice. They also provide peer support from those who have been through a similar situation.
During a visit to The Leeds Major Trauma Centre, they announced the financial support. The centre is one of 23 similar ones across England and is their second busiest.
Craig Linton, director of fundraising and marketing at Day One Trauma Support, which relies on donations and fundraising to support patients said:
“We’re so grateful for this generous donation that will make such a difference to those who need support when their life has been turned upside down following a catastrophic injury.
“By providing emergency grants like this we can help ease some of the financial burden people face during an incredibly stressful time. We’re so grateful for the support from Hudgell Solicitors so we can help even more people start rebuilding their life.”
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