THE family of a Wirral man who passed away last year raised funds to buy TVs and care packs for the hospital staff as a 'thank you' to those involved in his treatment.

Alan Whelan passed away in October last year after a two-year battle with.

It was his family's wish that instead of flowers they asked for donations to staff on Ward 30 at Arrowe Park Hospital who looked after him.

It would have been Alan's birthday last week. 

To mark the occasion his wife Barbara, daughter Fay and sons Michael and Matthew used the £1,000 that was raised from donations to buy six TVs for the haematology ward 30 which treated Alan.

They also bought 60 Body Shop care packages for all the staff involved in his care. 

Because of coronavirus restrictions Barbara and Fay could not enter the ward but they were gratefully received by Deputy sister Zara Delamere.

Hazel Richards, chief nurse at Wirral University Teaching Hospital - which runs Arrowe Park - told the Globe: "We have been overwhelmed by the generosity of the local community, patients and families, especially those giving gifts in memory of their loved ones.

"Our staff very much appreciate these incredibly kind gestures of thanks and support, which have really kept us going through some tough times."

Editor's note - What a lovely gesture. Our thoughts are with Alan's family.