King’s Mill Hospital’s Ward 44, which specialises in respiratory care, has received a donation of six nebulisers from the Clapham family.

The nebulisers were given to the Sutton hospital in memory of Dennis Clapham, who spent a few months on the ward.
Dennis died recently, aged 83, and his wife, Sheila Clapham, and son, Mark Clapham, both from Mansfield, wanted to do something to remember him by.

They decided to purchase and donate the nebulisers.

Mark said: “My father used a nebuliser every day and we could see what a difference it made to him, as it offered him some relief.

“The staff here are brilliant and we saw the excellent care that they provide, so we wanted to do something to both remember dad by and help patients and staff on the ward.”

Sheila added: “The ward was like a second home to Dennis and I would like to thank all the staff for their kindness and professional care.

“I hope the nebulisers will make life a little easier for everyone on ward 44.”

Ward sister Helen Barker said: “This generous donation will mean that patients on the ward will always have a nebuliser close by, which often helps make patients calmer.

“We thank Sheila and Mark for their generosity. Dennis was a lovely man, who will be very much remembered by all the staff here.”

Pictured, from left, deputy ward leader, Andrea Wright, ward leader Helen Barker, Mark Clapham and Sheila Clapham.