I'm due to finish my chemo soon and like a lot of others I feel I might like to give the nursing staff on the unit a little gift.
They get a lot of cakes & chocolates so I'm trying to think of something different.
I'd thought about a fruit basket, or I've seen a place that does fresh baklava boxes (both of which I can cater for Halal & Vegan diets).
Any ideas welcome please.....
My chemo is a Friday, so nothing that might go off over the weekend when the unit is closed...
Thanks!
Hi. I got boxes of biscuits when I finished chemo - one for the reception staff and one for nurses. As someone else said fruit might go off. However baklava might be a lovely alternative.
I took in insulated coffee cups & water bottles as they are always running around & never get to finish their drinks!
only 3 staff I worked with at my Genesis Centre so this worked perfectly
Hi there, I’m a nurse and I am here because Ihave just been diagnosed with breast cancer myself. You are right, we do get lots of sweet treats. They are always appreciated but can make a healthy diet tricky!! Hand cream is always very much welcomed. With all the hand washing and gelling most nurses have very dry hands. Another idea is pens or cute post it notes. We love quirky stationary! Thanks for being so kind xx
Gosh I never thought of hand cream when I was buying gifts. Such a good idea. Take care
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