Each Christmas over 200 patients will spend Christmas in one of Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust's inpatient mental health units or community wards.
Our Christmas Gift Appeal aims to make their stay in hospital a little brighter by giving them a gift to open on Christmas Day.
Anita Green, Health Stars manager, said: "Christmas can be a difficult time for many people, particularly those who are receiving treatment in hospital and are away from their usual support networks. For some, it can be a time when feelings of loneliness and isolation feel even more pronounced.
"A gift may seem like a small gesture, but it can help someone feel remembered and connected to their community. We're hoping the community will once again get behind the appeal and help us bring some festive cheer to patients this Christmas."
Because we know people like to donate in different ways, there are three ways to support the appeal.
Donate a Small Gift
A small item such as a pair of fluffy socks, a face mask, chocolates, or colouring pens or a puzzle book, could bring a smile to someone spending Christmas away from home.
Selfcare | Food & Drink | Art and Craft | Games & Toys |
Nail polish | Hot chocolate | Mindfulness colouring | Fidget spinners |
Shower gel | Tea or coffee | Pens/paints | Board games |
Roll-on deodorant | Chocolates | Craft sets | Playing cards |
Perfume | Baking kits | Stationery sets | Desk top games |
Face/foot masks | Sweets | Wooden craft kits | Sensory toys |
Slippers | Biscuits | (No scissors or sharp objects, please) | Kinetic sand |
Fluffy socks | (no alcohol, please) | Puzzle books |
Unwrapped gifts can be dropped off at the following locations until 14 December 2026.
East Riding Community Hospital Reception, Swinemoor Lane, Beverley, HU17 0FA
Health Stars, Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust, Willerby Hill, HU10 6ED (only open Monday – Friday)
Inspire, Walker Street, Hull, HU3 2HE
Malton Hospital Reception, Middlecave Road, Malton, YO17 7NG
Rosedale Community Unit, Preston Road, Hedon, HU12 8JU
Whitby Community Hospital, Springhill, YO21 1DP
YOURhealth Hub, 19 Quay Road, Bridlington, YO15 2AB
YOURhealth Hub, 67 Boothferry Road, Goole, DN14 6BB
You can also buy gifts using our Amazon Gift List.
Those who prefer to donate financially can do so through Just Giving Christmas Gift Appeal 2026 - JustGiving
Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust runs mental health inpatient units across Hull and East Yorkshire and community hospital wards in Malton and Whitby, North Yorkshire.
