Local man, Keir Williams, has donated a staggering £1,800 to the InS:PIRE programme in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at University Hospital Crosshouse.
Keir raised the funds after completing the Yorkshire Marathon last October and chose the InS:PIRE programme at University Hospital Crosshouse to say thank you for what the programme has done for his family and wanted to help other families in similar situations.
The InS:PIRE programme supports those who have spent time in ICU and gives them the tools to move forward with their lives. InS:PIRE promotes recovery in all three aspects (physical, mental and social) through a combination of medical, nursing, physiotherapy, psychological, pharmacy and social support.
Peter O’Brien, Consultant Anaesthetist and Critical Care adds: “After a stay in ICU, patients and their families can experience physical, psychological and social issues. The InS:PIRE programme provides the stepping stones to allow patients and their families to maximise their recovery.
“On behalf of the InS:PIRE programme team, I want to congratulate and thank Keir for this very kind donation which will go towards expanding the service, so that more patients can benefit from the programme.”
For more information on the InS:PIRE programme visit Recovery after critical care – NHS Ayrshire & Arran
Picture from left to right: Deputy Charge Nurse (DCN) Pauline Murray critical care recovery co-ordinator, Dr Peter O’Brien Consultant in Intensive care medicine, Alison Williams, Keir Williams, DCN Rodger McBride critical care, DCN Janice Cumming critical care recovery co-ordinator and Rachel Chalmers advanced practice occupational therapist.